People call me Your Worship91裸聊视频hich is a little awkward. You can call me Colin.91裸聊视频�
When I meet Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 charismatic and stylish youngest-ever to chat about life and style, I quickly realize he isn91裸聊视频檛 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.
91裸聊视频淚 was able to get a job out of school in the city that I was born and raised in; it was awesome. I thought, 91裸聊视频榟ow can it get any better than this?91裸聊视频� Well, clearly it can.91裸聊视频�
Eventually he got into politics, first as a city councillor and then a mayor in 2014 91裸聊视频攔eplacing a person who was exactly twice his age.
Asked what nugget of his work really gets him fired up, he said, 91裸聊视频淚f people were to see the amount of reading necessary to prepare for council meetings, they would likely think it91裸聊视频檚 pretty boring, but I love policy! In the last three and a half years, I91裸聊视频檝e become a real urban planning geek; I91裸聊视频檝e really learned how urban design can impact mental and physical health. So what I91裸聊视频檓 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.91裸聊视频�
What innate quality has led to his success?
91裸聊视频淣obody who has known me for a long time is surprised by what I91裸聊视频檓 doing because I91裸聊视频檝e always instinctively taken a leadership role. I91裸聊视频檓 a firm believer that if you want something done or want to see something move in a particular way, you get involved. I91裸聊视频檝e always been that person who91裸聊视频檚 91裸聊视频榠n the know91裸聊视频� which is probably why journalism is a natural for me. And it91裸聊视频檚 to a whole new level as mayor, because now I really know what91裸聊视频檚 going on in this city.91裸聊视频�
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, 91裸聊视频淗e91裸聊视频檚 wearing a white suit!91裸聊视频�
| 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.
91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檝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. I91裸聊视频檓 not going to lie: I also love the TV show Miami Vice 91裸聊视频� the bright colours, the tight rolled pants and no socks. If I had to describe my style I91裸聊视频檓 like a cross between Mad Men and Miami Vice.91裸聊视频�
Asked what91裸聊视频檚 the best life lesson he91裸聊视频檚 learned since 40, he said, 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檝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. I91裸聊视频檝e also learned that although this job is awesome, it doesn91裸聊视频檛 define me, and it isn91裸聊视频檛 the most important thing in my life 91裸聊视频� my family and friends are.91裸聊视频�
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 91裸聊视频� 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 . 91裸聊视频淚f you91裸聊视频檝e not heard of them yet, you should!91裸聊视频� 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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