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When I meet Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 charismatic and stylish youngest-ever to chat about life and style, I quickly realize he isn害羞草研究所檛 lacking in either department.
Born and raised in Kelowna, Colin was educated in broadcast journalism at and came back to Kelowna as a TV reporter for Global Television Network.
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Eventually he got into politics, first as a city councillor and then a mayor in 2014 害羞草研究所攔eplacing a person who was exactly twice his age.
Asked what nugget of his work really gets him fired up, he said, 害羞草研究所淚f people were to see the amount of reading necessary to prepare for council meetings, they would likely think it害羞草研究所檚 pretty boring, but I love policy! In the last three and a half years, I害羞草研究所檝e become a real urban planning geek; I害羞草研究所檝e really learned how urban design can impact mental and physical health. So what I害羞草研究所檓 passionate about is people living in neighbourhoods that are higher density, closer to work, closer to where the amenities are and closer to good transit. In this way, we can really change how people live.害羞草研究所�
What innate quality has led to his success?
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During our meeting we had to pause briefly so that a group of school children could meet with the mayor and ask him questions. As they filed by me into his office, I overhear one young boy whisper to his friend, 害羞草研究所淗e害羞草研究所檚 wearing a white suit!害羞草研究所�
| Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran photographed by Lia Crowe for Boulevard Magazine. |
Noting that he clearly rocks his own style, I asked how fashion has played into his life.
害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檝e always loved it, always been drawn to it. Part of me believes I grew up in the wrong era. I was a huge fan of Mad Men and the fashion in that show. I love the skinny suits, skinny ties, good shoes and good scotch. I害羞草研究所檓 not going to lie: I also love the TV show Miami Vice 害羞草研究所� the bright colours, the tight rolled pants and no socks. If I had to describe my style I害羞草研究所檓 like a cross between Mad Men and Miami Vice.害羞草研究所�
Asked what害羞草研究所檚 the best life lesson he害羞草研究所檚 learned since 40, he said, 害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檝e learned to value the friends that I had before I became a politician because they knew me as Colin, the guy who loved to throw a good party. I害羞草研究所檝e also learned that although this job is awesome, it doesn害羞草研究所檛 define me, and it isn害羞草研究所檛 the most important thing in my life 害羞草研究所� my family and friends are.害羞草研究所�
CLOTHES/ GROOMING
Uniform: Suit with no tie. Favourite Denim, brand and cut: Nothing fancy here. . Current go-to clothing Item: Love a good blazer! Just makes an outfit a bit more sophisticated. Best new purchase: Pink suit from . Currently Coveting: A new silver wrist watch. Favourite work tool: Smartphone. Sunglasses: Aviator style 害羞草研究所� any brand. Scent: . Necessary indulgence: I get a haircut every two weeks. Who cuts your hair: Carolin Biafore from Mirror Mirror Salon and Spa.
STYLE INSPIRATIONS/LIFE
Iconic Celebrity who inspires your style: John F. Kennedy. Favourite artist: Gord Downie. Favourite Film or TV show you love for its style: Mad Men and Miami Vice. Last great read: . Book currently reading: . Favourite book of all time: . Favourite Cocktail/Wine: An Old Fashioned or scotch (neat) and any red wine will do! Album on current rotation: From the Fires by . 害羞草研究所淚f you害羞草研究所檝e not heard of them yet, you should!害羞草研究所� Favourite Musician: . Favourite City to Visit: New York. Favourite App: Instagram. Hotel: . Favourite place in the whole world: !
-Story and photograph by Lia Crowe
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