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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 B次元官网网址攔eplacing a person who was exactly twice his age.
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What innate quality has led to his success?
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| 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.
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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 B次元官网网址� 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 . B次元官网网址淚f youB次元官网网址檝e not heard of them yet, you should!B次元官网网址� 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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