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His innate love and ability to connect with people was another factor.

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When it comes to style, for Andrew, itB次元官网网址檚 all in the attention to detail.

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CLOTHES / GROOMING

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Accessory you spend the most money on: Shoes.

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Sunglasses: .

Scent: .

Who cuts your hair: Yasmine at .

Favourite skincare products: .

Favourite place to shop: , Kelowna.

STYLE INSPIRATION / LIFE

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Iconic celebrity who has inspired your style: Steve McQueen.

Favourite film you love for its style: James Bond during the Sean Connery and Roger Moore years.

Last great read: Time Now for the .

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Album on current rotation: Changing Colours by .

Favourite musician: Gord Downie from .

Favourite city to visit: . B次元官网网址淚 love walking the downtown or running the seawall.B次元官网网址�

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