Showing posts with label bow ties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bow ties. Show all posts

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Autumn Wedding Colours

As the weather gets colder and the darker nights draw in and the leaves start to fall from the trees most brides and grooms who opt to get married this time of year will be looking for inspiration for what colours are best for this time of year, we think darker autumnal shades are best to go with the surroundings of the autumnal landscape.

With that in mind, opt for bridesmaid’s dresses in different shades of purple, plum, orange and navy blue your groom and groomsmen will want to complement these colours by wearing darker suits which will in turn complement the bridal party and the season.

Be mindful of the colours you choose for your bridesmaids and make sure you compliment your grooms party with the colour scheme you decide to go with.

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If you have decided to go for a beautiful autumnal orange colour scheme and bridesmaid’s dresses then why not have your groom and groomsmen wear a lovely pale charcoal grey suit to really make that orange colour pop. Add a tie, cravat, bow tie and pocket square in a similar orange colour which will contrast perfectly with the dark suit colour and bring your whole colour scheme together.
Purple and plum hues are huge wedding colours and if you opt for these shades finding a suit for your groomsmen should be relatively easy, black, grey and navy blue will compliment the colours perfectly and a purple or plum bow tie, tie or cravat would look great and really make your groom and groomsmen stand out and match the bridal party.

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Tweed and velvet suits are fast becoming the go to if you really want to make your groomsmen stand out for the big day – the different materials are perfect for the autumn and winter seasons being traditionally thicker materials they will keep your grooms party nice and warm, tweed always makes a great autumn wedding look and most colours will go with a traditional tweed outfit. If you opt for velvet suits, try to stick with a colour that would compliment i.e. pair a black velvet suit with a purple or plum colour or try a matching velvet black bow tie.

We love this autumn wedding look consisting of a grey tweed jacket, casual blue denim shirt and our beautiful Floral Navy Blue Slim Tie finished off with our burnt orange pocket square and rustic buttonhole.
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Black and plum is always a classic colour combination for weddings because it looks extremely elegant. Your groomsmen could look great in black suits with patent black shoes and our Plain Plum Self-Tie Bow Tie, PocketSquare and Cufflinks Set.

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Pair Navy Blue suits with either navy blue or plum ties to go with your plum bridesmaid’s dresses and flowers for a warm autumn colour option.

Friday, 26 August 2016

Top Tie Facts


Ties, Bow Ties and other neck wear are an extremely popular fashion accessory, they are often worn as part of a uniform, to ensure you look professional or just to add that something extra to an outfit. We have put together a list of a few interesting facts about ties. 


  • The beginning of the necktie comes from The Thirty Years War (1618-1648) when Croatian soldiers wore small dotted neckerchiefs. 
  • The most expensive tie was made from pure silk, 150 grams of gold and 271 diamonds and was designed by Satya Paul Design Studio.
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  • International necktie day is celebrated on 18th October in Croatia and several cities around the world such as Dublin, Sydney and Tokyo. 
  • In history a thick form of tie was worn in war to protect the blood vessels in the neck from sword thrusts.
  • A collector of neckties is called a grabatoloigist. 
  • There is a building in Denmark shaped like a bow tie.


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  • The modern tie was patented by Jesse Langsdorf in 1924.
  • A form of tie was worn on Chinese emperor Shih Huang Ti's terracotta warriors in 210 BC
  • British ties usually have diagonal stripes which run from the top left to the bottom right and in America the stripes run from to right to bottom left. 
  • After the second world war tie widths increased to 4.5 inches but started to slim down again in the 1950's. Since the start of the 21st century a regular tie is generally around 3.5 inches wide.
  • The worlds biggest bow tie is the size of  a great white shark.

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Monday, 22 August 2016

How To Wear A Bow Tie

Bow Ties can look great with all sorts of outfits for a variety of occasions. We sell 2 different types of bow tie, pre-tied and self-tie. Pre-tied bow ties are already formed into a bow and fastened around the neck with a thin strip of material, where as a self-tie bow tie is just a shaped strip of fabric which you need to tie into a bow yourself. To find out how to tie a bow tie you can see our How To Tie A Bow Tie guide.


Our Bow Tie Collection

Van Buck 

All of our Van Buck bow ties are pre-tied. See our collection of Van Buck Bow Ties here.



  • Silk 
  • Pattern 
  • Limited Edition 
  • Tartan 


Knightsbridge

See our Knightsbridge Bow Ties here.



Pre-tied:


  • Plain Cotton
  • Gingham Check
  • Polka Dot 

Self-Tie:


  • Plain Marcella 


Tie Studio

See our Tie Studio pre-tied novelty bow ties here.




  • Novelty


DQT

We have a very large selection of DQT bow ties to choose from.



Pre-tied:

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Knitted Bow Ties







Plain

Square Check 

Boys


Fab Ties






Outfit Inspiration

Here is some outfit inspiration for what you can wear with a bow tie.

Pair our Mens Paisley Gold Diamond Tip Bow Tie and Plain Dark Grey Trouser Braces with a white shirt and grey trousers for a casual but dapper look.

For a formal event wear a charcoal grey suit with our Van Buck Limited Edition Tetris Blocks Multi Coloured Silk Bow Tie.

This Mens Plain Teal Satin Self-Tie Bow Tie will really stand out against this black shirt and dark grey trousers. 



Monday, 15 August 2016

How To Wear a Pocket Square

Pocket squares, also known as handkerchiefs are a great accessory to add that finishing touch to your outfit. They should be worn in the top pocket of a blazer, dinner jacket or suit jacket and can be folded in a variety of ways to change the look. 

The history of the pocket square goes back to ancient Greece and Rome when they were used in the same way they are today, to blow the nose or wipe the face etc. However in the middle ages they were used to cover the head as suggested by the name. Pocket squares were formerly known as kerchiefs which is derived from the french words for cover and head. In the 18th century handkerchiefs were waved by women at public events such as processions and political events to show their approval.They are also used in types of West - African and African-American traditional dance and some types of English folk-dance.  

Pocket Square Folds 

See our guide on how to fold a pocket square here: http://bit.ly/2bhD7FP

Presidential fold - 
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One Tip up Triangular Fold -
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Two Tips Up Fold - 
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Crown Fold Pocket Square -
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Casual Fold -
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Outfit Inspiration

Your pocket square should complement a colour in your tie, bow tie or cravat or if in doubt go for a white pocket square as this will go with any colour or pattern. 


Our Plain Royal Blue Pocket Square perfectly complements this Van Buck Navy Paisley Diamond Pattern Cravat. combine with a pair of dark jeans and an off white suit jacket for a a casual look. 

Our Duck Egg Blue Polka Dot Pocket Square and Plain Duck Egg Blue Slim Tie will add some colour to a pale grey suit. 


Why not pair our Plain White Pocket Square with a Van Buck Limited Edition Stars Multi Coloured Bow Tie and a black suit for a great evening wear look.



Friday, 8 July 2016

Tartan Ties

Tartan is a wonderfully versatile and popular pattern which is always in style. There are lots of different types of tartan from all around the world. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland as it was used to identify different warrior clans in Scotland and you could depict the region of Scotland it originated from because weavers would only use the natural dyes from the local area. Also several different states of america have their own style of tartan. Now new styles of tartan are created all the time simply for fashion purposes.

We have a lovely selection of tartan ties, skinny ties and bow ties at www.fabties.com, we offer 10% off your first order with the code: FIRST10 and free delivery on all UK orders.

Tartan Ties





Tartan Skinny Ties  


Tartan Bow Ties 

Outfit Inspiration

Our Van Buck Dress Stewart Bow Tie looks great with this black shirt and dark blue jeans for a casual evening outfit. 


For a smart and stylish outfit pair a white shirt and black trousers with our Mens Red Royal Stewart Tartan Skinny Tie and Royal Stewart Tartan Pocket Square


These beige trousers, dark brown shoes and white shirt look great with our Van Buck Black Watch Tartan Tie and really make them stand out. 






Monday, 4 July 2016

New Knightsbridge Range

We have a brand new range in stock! Knightsbridge Neckwear was founded by Darren Farrell in 2007. All of their ties and bow ties are hand made to the highest quality. In house designers base all of their own designs on the mod style of the 1960's with an added twist to make them truly unique.

We have a great range of Knightsbridge Knitted Silk Ties with a huge selection of patterns. Knitted ties are extremely popular at the moment and we have a design to complement every outfit.



Our range of Knightsbridge Bow Ties include plain cotton, polka dot and gingham. They are all handmade to the highest quality and one size with an adjustable strap.


Plain Cotton Bow Ties
Polka Dot Bow Ties
Gingham Bow Ties 




Monday, 25 April 2016

What to Wear to a Dinner and Dance

Most dinner and dances nowadays usually state the dress code on the invitation which makes determining what to wear a lot easier. Normally the dress code will be one of three, white tie, black tie or black tie optional.

White tie, often called full evening dress, is by far the most formal dress code. You should not wear an ordinary suit but a black tailcoat, waistcoat and a white bow tie not a tie. You should always wear a white shirt and black shoes with dark soles. You shouldn't wear a wristwatch at all, it can be considered rude if you do. If you want to wear a boutonniere you should make sure it is a real flower, never leather or a false flower.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Ford and Bradley Cooper below are prime examples of how to dress for a white tie event.

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Black tie is the next step down from white tie. It is still very formal but you should wear a dinner suit instead of tales. Braces would be a great addition as they add style. You could also wear a cummerbund or waistcoat. You can wear either a bow tie or a long tie but we suggest a bow tie as it creates a smoother look. Again you should wear a white shirt. The colour of your suit can vary as long as it is a relatively dark colour. You could also choose to be a bit more adventurous with a velvet suit jacket.

Ryan Gosling, Chris Pine and Daniel Craig below are great examples of what to wear to a black tie event.

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Black tie optional is leaving it up to the guest to decide whether they wear black tie or not. It is often interpreted to mean you should wear business attire, meaning dress smart but not overly so. A simple suit would be fine, as would a dinner jacket for example. This dress code often leaves guests confused and undecided what to wear.

Some great examples of what you could wear to a black tie optional event are Will Smith, Tom Hardy and Jeremy Renner below. 

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