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Interview With The Prep Guy’s Syed Sohail

Beauty Fashion Nov 18, 2015

by Meaghan Elizabeth

When you are just 21 years old having a blog is worth its weight in gold. We chat with The Prep Guy's Syed Sohail on his sharp rise to being one of the most popular bloggers in Canada.

Born in Pakistan and raised in Oakville, Ontario, Syed Sohail is a 21-year-old marketing and business management student at Ryerson University. He is also one of the top fashion bloggers in Canada. His personal style blog, The Prep Guy, which was launched two years ago quickly led to Sohail becoming one of the most recognized male fashion influencers in the country, attracting the interest of national and international brands like Dane/Shop Bop, Winners, RW&CO, Ebay Canada, Fossil, Bulova, Lacoste, Perry Ellis, Oakley, Canada Goose and more.

A 2014 Canadian Weblog Awards nominee, Sohail has garned a 17K followers on Instagram, 20K followers on Twitter and 582K views on Google+.

We couldn’t wait to chat with the man behind The Prep Guy to find out his favourite menswear designers, fall/winter trends, and get his advice for up-and-coming bloggers seeking success in the business.

^{The Prep Guy's Syed Sohail

Photo Credit: Syed Sohail}

Meaghan Elizabeth: How long have you been blogging?

Syed Sohail: I have been blogging for two years publically. However, I launched my blog, The Prep Guy, two and a half years ago.

ME: What is it about fashion that initially caught your interest?

SS: Fashion initially caught my interest a few years ago when I landed my first job during high school. Prior to that, I didn’t pay too much attention to what I wore. However, once I became invested, I fell in love with fashion and it became a big part of how I expressed myself.

ME: Describe your style in five words.

SS: Classic, authentic, unique, functional, preppy.

ME: Who are your favourite menswear designers?

SS: My favourite menswear designers would have to be Stefano Pilati of Ermenegildo Zegna, Simon Spurr of Kent & Curwen, and Michael Maccari of Perry Ellis.

ME: What fall/winter style trend(s) are you most excited about?

SS: The Canadian tuxedo (denim on denim), which is now coming back stronger than ever before. I love how there are so many different ways that people can wear this trend, especially when it is dressed up with a shirt and tie. Other trends that I think are going to be huge include coloured suiting for men, in fall/winter colour palettes such as burgundy, burnt orange, olive green and tartan. Printed/intricately detailed sweaters are going be major for both men and women, including prints, embellishments, fabric combinations . . . The basic sweater will not suffice this season.

The Prep Guy's Syed Sohail
Photo Credit: Syed Sohail

ME: What do you enjoy most about blogging?

SS: I love having the ability to express myself to my audience, and having thousands of people join my journey through life. I also enjoy working with brands on marketing campaigns, since I am a marketing student in school.

ME: What advice do you have for fans and followers who want to start their own blog?

SS: I believe that anyone starting a blog should definitely have a plan as to how they would like to utilize this platform. I believe that having a sense of direction, strong business skills and lasting authenticity are the key factors that can lead a new blog to becoming a successful venture.

^{Main Image Photo Credit: Syed Sohail}

Meaghan Elizabeth

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Meaghan Elizabeth is the founder of Fashion Savage and works as a fashion blogger and social media consultant. With a Master of Arts degree in the social sciences and over eight years of professional and academic writing experience, Meaghan brings a u...

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Interview With The Prep Guy’s Syed Sohail

by Meaghan Elizabeth

When you are just 21 years old having a blog is worth its weight in gold. We chat with The Prep Guy's Syed Sohail on his sharp rise to being one of the most popular bloggers in Canada.

Meaghan Elizabeth

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