Apr
3
Do You “Need A Woman”?
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CSI’s Catherine fixes Grissom’s bowtie on a recent episode… Cool!
Apr
2
St. Louis Tax collector Gregory Daly could not have said it any better.
The well-coiffed Daly is rarely seen outside a suit and tie. If he was ever spotted with a shirt untucked, it might pass for an outright scandal.
Daly, wearing a striped tie, a blue pin striped suit, with a pocket square, tells the secret of his natty attire: Cuff links.
“Always wear cuff links,” Daly said. It “adds a little class to the entire outfit — I can’t imagine wearing a suit without cuff links.”
I couldn’t agree more.
Mar
5
I just received the new issue of Hotel Management (www.hotelmotel.com ) and Tom is on the front cover in his bow tie. Tom is the chairman of the board for Felcor Lodging Trust and chairman for the American Hotel & Lodging Association and obviously has Bow Tie Style!
Dec
31
2008: Bow Ties Come Bouncing Back!
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My Dear Fellow Bow Tie “brothers”,
On the eve of 2007 coming to a close, I wanted to write a few thoughts of appreciation, acknowledgement and optimism for us as bow tie wearers.
During the past few years, where casual dress (the more distressed the better) at work is more the rule than the exception, there are still some men who are tied to a traditional, highly professional and classy look. I know you’ll agree with me, I know its an identifier for myself, a way of getting recognized. No one ever prays attention to a necktie but someone always says “nice tie” when they see me in my bow tie.
Interestingly, fashion and image-conscious, young along with the older, are increasingly turning to the bow tie as their accessory of choice, particularly in the workplace. This is restoring some respect and professionalism in our communities, which is long overdue. One misconception that I hear regularly is about bow ties are more tricky to tie. Not so, it’s not any more difficult to tie than a necktie. If you can tie a necktie, a bow tie is not going to be beyond you. It’s basically a shoelace tie. Here is a great video from my friend Lucky to show you how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJv4Qh7zR3E
More and more younger men are turning to bow ties thanks to celebrities such as NBC meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz, MSNBC talk show host and commentator Tucker Carlson and Eagles football star Dhani Jones (mentioned earlier in this blog), just to name a few. Celebrity-wearers of the bow tie have certainly helped businesses. With younger, highly-visible men wearing bow ties, the stereotypical view of the ties as a fashion accessory just for older gentlemen is going by the wayside, and it’s about time!
Based on this past year, where our sales and visitors to www.bowtiestyle.com increased every single month, it is obvious the image of bow ties is changing, we have a new set of people who are very fashion conscious people. The age range of bow tie wearers is huge, I have quite a few high school kids that absolutely love them. And wearing a bow tie sets a man apart, fans say. Generally the guy that wears a bow tie is a creative person, an intelligent person, an imaginative person. The bow tie also is resurging as a fashion accessory in the workplace for those who want to stand out in a professional way, like architects, doctors, lawyers, executives, men of authority, anyone for that matter.
As this year 2008 begins, we are seeing a lot of companies that went casual in their dress code changing and going back; they recognize that casual doesn’t mean efficient. People feel better about dressing up, taking pride in their appearance.To freshen things up, and maintain a classy, professional and respectable image, many men are now choosing bow ties. It’s good to see men interested in their appearence and it’s importance in the workplace again. This conscioussness has been long overdue.
Well, that is my “two cents” for the end of 2007. I look forward to a great year serving all of you and filling your bow tie needs. In 2008, look for the launch of our very own label, www.bowtiestyle.com . We are already working on this with designers now and we are excited about providing even more option and style for you this year! Keep the feedback and comments coming.
With every good wish for you and yours,
Tim
Dec
27
Very interesting on the perception of those who wear bow ties. Check out these current statistics:
Here are also some “testimonials” from that same article:
- “Bow ties, for starters, are very classy looking.” - Peter T. Sargent, LAWYER
- “Congratulations for your oustanding article. It is brilliant the way you submitted this bow tie style… These men being weird or dull? Of course not but the opposite, I was strong attracted by One!! So today reading your article by internet mentioning my husband’ words about his bow ties reminded me of my firt thoughts about his style of dressing ‘ WOW! HOW INTELLIGENT HE LOOKS, UNIQUE AS HE IS!” - WALESKA YARZEBSKI
- “I saw the article/picture and I thought ‘Wow’ too! If he would like to be my Bond buy - I’d love his ‘Bond’ gir1! Sharp, sharp!!!” - K. Anon
Oct
24
Everyone that saw the NBA game on Christmas day saw Phil Jackson in his bow tie. I have been reading all kinds of blogs about how so many have not seen Phil in a bow tie before, but actually, at road games (all the way back to his days with the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan), Phil has wore bow ties. He truly likes to set himself apart from looking like everyone else. Good for you Phil! Keep it up.
Jul
27
Along with new silk bow ties from New York, and exclusives on on bowtiestyle, we will be adding the cuffl links and designer pocket sqaures. Keep an eye out for this button when they have them available, these are in limited quantities due to their exclusive nature…
As always, keep the fedback coming and we will keep adding the items at 60% off retail prices for you! Thanks everyone for your support!
Jul
18
Hi Friends! We hope you are having a wonderful summer. We are excited to announce to you that soon, along with custom cufflinks and silk pocket sqaures, we will be exclusively offering designer silk bow ties from Italian designer Bruno Piattelli, and New York designer Barbara Blank, to go along with our Tachi Taylor collection. I will send out a newsletter update to all who have requested it so you know when we have posted these single run bow’s! Thanks in advance for shopping with us and enjoy the rest of summer!
Jul
4
Even though Dhani Jones will be doing his “renaissance man” thing in another NFL city this fall, assuming someone signs him in the wake of the linebacker’s release yesterday by the Eagles. Fans often felt Jones’ penchant for celebration - complete with “air banjo” playing - exceeded his level of play during his 3 years with the Birds, which followed four seasons with the Giants.
Dhani, you’ll be fine, keep your head up and keep on “setting yourself apart” as a gentleman with your bow tie style! Your a class act.
Jun
29
NBA Draft Night - Joakim Noah’s Bow Tie!
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From SI.com - Friday June 29, 2007 2:09AM: Where would you rank Joakim Noah’s seersucker suit look among all-time NBA Draft fashion statements?
“The combination of the hair, extreme bow tie and the peace sign he flashed got him into the top 10.”
Go Joakim, “set yourself apart” dude!! Good for you!
