St Patrick's Day

Happy St.Patrick's Day to you all from Fab Ties!

St.Patrick's Day is a celebration in memory of the foremost patron saint of Ireland so you will be bound to see a lot of green floating about and we expect the pubs and restaurants to be bursting at the seems with people celebrating. It commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and the culture and heritage of the Irish in general.

It is the tradition to have an alcoholic drink today even if Guinness is not your thing, so why not head to your local pub. If you fancy being a bit more adventurous you could head to an Irish pub in London or maybe celebrate the day in style at a nice restaurant.

Outfit Inspiration

If you are off to the local pub why not be truly patriotic wearing this Irish Flag Tie by The Tie Studio with a pair of jeans and a simple white shirt, pair it with a navy blue cardigan to keep the chill off.

Maybe you have a formal event arranged, if so this Emerald Green Cummerbund and Bow Tie Set by Knightsbridge would look great with a black suit.

This Green Paisley Polka Dot Woven Silk Tie by Knightsbridge would look great if you're at the office this St.Patrick's, pair it with a great suit for a professional look with a nod to the celebration.

Rolex

Rolex is probably the most well known and is the biggest luxury watch brand, the brand name is recognised worldwide and they produce about 2000 watches per day. The company was founded by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London in 1905 and was names WD after them. They registered the trademark Rolex in 1908 and opened an office in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. They registered the company name as Rolex on 15th November 1915.

The name Rolex is said to be from the fact that Wilsdorf thought it was onomatopoeic and sounded like a watch being wound. He also wanted the name to easy to pronounce in every language. The letters are all uppercase and the same size which means it can be written symmetrically and it is short enough to fit on a watch face.

In 1919 Rolex left England because wartime taxes on luxury imports and exports were pushing the price of the gold an silver for the cases too high. They moved the company to Geneva, Switzerland where it was named the Rolex Watch Company. It was later called Montres Rolex, SA and finally Rolex, SA. When Wilsdorf's wife died in 1944 he established the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a private trust which he left all of his Rolex shares in to make sure some of the company's income would go to charity. Since he died in 1960 the company is owned and run by the trust.

Most popular

Certain designs of Rolex watch are considerably more popular than others. So here are some of the most popular models of Rolex and some outfit inspiration for each one, after all you've got to have a great outfit to go with the perfect watch.

The Rolex Submariner is probably the most popular type of Rolex watch. It was originally designed for diving enthusiasts, they were waterproof up to 330ft and allowed divers to track their time underwater. Todays version is watertight to 1000ft deep and they are popular with all sorts of people from actors and actresses to high profile business men and sportsmen.

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For a smart casual look wear your Rolex Submariner with a black shirt, a pair f jeans, brown ankle boots and our Van Buck Limited Edition Flower Design Grey Silk Tie. 

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is most popular with athletes because it features accurate tachymeter and chronograph so that racers can measure their speed up to an amazing 400km per hour.  

From sportswear to smart, This versatile time piece will look great with your sportswear but it will also perfectly compliment a suit either for the office or a special event. Pair it with our Navy Blue Stripes Woven Silk Tie by Knightsbridge to really finish off the look. 

A Rolex Yacht-Master has large hands and easy to read numbers, it is a relatively new model from 1992 but its stylish appearance and the fact its easy to use has made it a favourite. It is popular with both men and women and there a variety of styles available so you can be sure there will be one to suit you. 

For a quirky look wear your Yacht-Master with a grey shirt, black chinos, our Mens Paisley Blue Diamond Tip Bow Tie and some Black Clip On Braces by Knightsbridge.

The 12 Ties of Christmas

If you would like to buy one of our 12 ties of Christmas you can see them here at www.fabties.com or click the corresponding link bellow. We offer free standard delivery for all UK orders and if this is you first time shopping with us add the code: FIRST10 to your basket for a fantastic 10% off.

1 - Van Buck Teal and White Polka Dot Silk Tie
2 -  French Navy Blue and White Geometric Diamond Design Silk Knitted Tie by Knightsbridge
3 - Christmas Snowmen Novelty Tie by The Tie Studio
4 - Mallards Flying Over Pond Tie by The Tie Studio
5 - Swirl Red Glitter Tie by Van Buck
6 - Colourful Parrots Tie by The Tie Studio
7 - Christmas Music Scene Novelty Silk Tie by The Tie Studio
8 - Black Sheep Novelty Navy Silk Tie by The Tie Studio
9 - Pink Flamingos On Blue Silk Tie by The Tie Studio
10 - Happy Frogs Tie by Van Buck
11 - Saxophone and Blue Notes Tie by The Tie Studio
12 - Drumkits and Music Tie by The Tie Studio

What to Wear to Your Christmas Party

Every work Christmas Party is different with some being formal, some more casual. It is often the one day of the year the whole company will make an effort to dress up and go out together so you should try to wear something a bit different to what you usually wear to work, so it looks as if you have dressed for the occasion.

If you always wear a suit then go for something slightly more casual but sill smart. Maybe wear a blazer, shirt and tie with some dark coloured jeans. Although of course it depends where your party is being held. if you are going for a sit down meal at a nice restaurant then you'll want to be suited and booted, looking your best.

If its a more causal affair why not inject a bit of fun into your outfit with a Christmas jumper or one of our party ties if you want to be that little bit more formal.

Outfit Inspiration

Our party ties and bow ties would be a great addition to your Christmas party outfit this year. They can be quirky and dapper yet formal, it all depends what you decide to wear with them. Here are some ideas of how to dress up or dress down one of our party ties or bow ties.

For a formal outfit pair a white shirt and some black trousers with our Van Buck Limited Edition Wavy Blocks Multicoloured Silk Bow Tie and Plain Black Satin Wedding Waistcoat. This would be the perfect outfit for a formal Christmas meal.

If your Christmas do this year is more of  a casual affair why not opt for a festive look consisting of a pair of black skinny jeans, with a white shirt and our Swirl Red Glitter Tie by Van Buck with a fair isle jumper over the top. 

If your work attire is normally smart casual then it would be a great idea to show everyone how sharp and dapper you look in a suit. Wear a navy blue suit with a Silver Plated Dinosaur Lapel Pin and our Lightening Print Black Glitter Tie by Van Buck for a striking look. 

How To Wear Our Scarves

We have a wonderful range of scarves, plain, patterned and brushed silk. They are perfect for keeping the chill off while looking stylish this autumn and winter. Scarves are always a popular accessory as the weather gets colder they can be great to add some personality to your outfit while keeping you cosy. See our collection of scarves here: http://bit.ly/2febnCa

At www.fabties.com we offer free standard delivery on all UK orders and 10% off your first order with the code FIRST10.

Outfit Inspiration

A scarf is a very versatile accessory, they can look very debonair draped around the neck as a part of a formal evening look, or be a great addition to a casual day outfit. Here are some ideas of how to wear our scarves for different occasions.

Wear our Plain Burgundy Aviator Silk Scarf by Knightsbridge with a black dress suit and a white shirt for an incredibly dapper look which would be great to wear to a dinner and dance. This scarf is made to a high quality and the burgundy colour will really stand out and contrast the black suit and white shirt creating a very striking look.

Our Grey Brushed Silk Scarf by Knightsbridge with a black jumper, pair of dark blue jeans and a bottle green duffel coat is fantastic outfit to keep you warm and snug when you go for a refreshing a winter walk. 

Stay on trend by tying our Gold and Dark Blue Paisley Aviator Silk Scarf by Knightsbridge around your neck in the style of  a neckerchief. Pair it with a white shirt and some navy blue chinos  for a smart casual day look. 

How To Wear A Tie

A tie can be worn for formal or casual occasions with a variety of outfits. In the last couple of decades the range of ties available has really expanded, there are lots of different colours, patterns, material and prints to choose from. We have a great selection of ties for you to choose from.

Tying a tie can be a form of art, there are a huge variety of tie knots you can try out so why not have a look at blog post on How To Tie Different Tie Knots for a few examples.

Our Tie Collection

We have a huge varied collection of ties available at www.fabties.com and here are just a few examples of what we have on offer.
Plain Ties

We have plain satin ties by DQT available in a skinny, slim, extra long, regular and clip on tie in a wide range of colours. Visit our range of Plain ties here.

Pattern Ties 

We have a wide range of pattern ties available which you can see here.

We have DQT pattern ties, in the following patterns :

Swirl

Paisley

Floral

Polka Dot

Striped

Pin Dot

Tartan 

Square 

Gingham

We also have a range of Van Buck Pattern Ties, Tie Studio Pattern Ties and  Fab Ties Floral Ties. 

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Outfit Inspiration 

You could wear our Navy Blue Floral Tie with a black suit for a formal evening look. 

Or why not add some fun to this white shirt and dark blue jeans with our Harlequin Tie. 

Spring Time Wedding - What To Wear

Are you going to a spring time wedding? If yes, don't panic its not too late to get your self kitted out in stylish attire. we have 3 great products ideal for either a member of the wedding party or a guest. These outfits will work for all sorts of weddings. whether inside or out, beach or hotel. All 3 colour schemes are perfect for spring, on trend and they give a fresh and vibrant feel to your outfit.

We have opted for  a light taupe suit with brown shoes which we have paired with our cream champagne waistcoat, duck egg blue tie and duck egg blue cufflinks all of which can be found on www.fabties.com.

Pair our baby pink pre-tied scrunchie cravat, bow tie and cufflinks with a pale grey suit and black shoes for a slightly but fashionably off the wall look.

Why not stand out with a royal blue suit, brown shoes and our pale lemon yellow pocket square, bow tie and cufflinks. It would look great with some trouser braces and a white shirt.