NTA's 2017

The 22nd NTA awards was held at the O2 in London yesterday on the 25th January hosted by Dermot O'Leary and Scarlett Moffatt. The National Television Awards is the most notable British television awards ceremony where all the winners are voted for by the public.

Graham Norton won this years special recognition award for his 20 year long career in television. Ant and Dec won the best tv presenter award for the 16th time in a row. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were happy with their win for best live magazine show and partied until 4am despite having to appear on their show at 10.30am.

Best Dressed

Holly Willoughby looked stunning and classy as always in a floor length pale pink dress.

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Caroline Flack wore a simple yet elegant burgundy wrap around strapless dress with a pair of beige shoes. 

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Tess Daly and Vernon Kay look like the perfect couple. Vernon wore a navy blue suit with a black skinny tie and Tess wore a white and black strapless jumpsuit.

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Coronation Street star Shane Ward broke the trend of plain suits wearing a quirky tweed suit with the finishing touch of a flat cap. 

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Mark Wright was very dapper in a blue velvet dinner jacket, black trousers and a white shirt with a black velvet bow tie.

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Worst Dressed

Marnie Simpson was overly exposed in a sheer lace dress leaving barely anything to the imagination. However her boyfriend Lewis Bloor kept it smart with a classic black slim fit suit with a red tie.

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Scarlett Moffatt who presented the awards alongside Dermot wore a very vibrant pink baggy shorts suit which didn't flatter her at all. 

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EastEnders actress Gillian Taylforth looked extremely close to having a wardrobe malfunction in her floor length gold dress.

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Sam Quek and Stacey Solomon embarrassingly wore the same red glitter dress to this years NTA's however they both looked wonderful. 

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Fun Facts 

• Since the beginning of the NTA's 306 awards have been presented.
• Sam Aston who won best new comer in 2004 is the youngest ever winner at age 11.
• This is the 7th year the awards have been held at the O2.
• The fist ever NTA was won by the drama Solider Soldier in 1995. 
• 3 serving prime ministers have presented awards 
• 52 nameplates for all the potential winners are prepared in advance. 

Peoples Choice Awards 2017

 It was the 43rd annual People's Choice Awards on the 18th January 2017 and it was held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

On the 15th November 2016, the nominees were announced. Captain America: Civil War received the most nominations of the year with seven.

What is the People's Choice Awards?

It's an American awards show that recognises the people and the work of popular culture. The great thing about it that the general public vote.

The award categories have varied over the years e.g. favourite movie actor, favourite all round movie.

The Winners

To name a few, Ryan Reynolds and Jennifer Lawrence won Favourite Movie Actor and Actress. The Girl on the Train won Favourite Thriller Movie. The Simpsons won Favourite Animated TV Show.

To see all the winners, click here: http://bit.ly/2jPxRej

Melissa McCarthy for Favourite Comedic Movie Actress.

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Tom Hanks for Favourite Dramatic Movie Actor

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Johnny Depp for Favourite Movie Icon.

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Red Carpet

There was a great display of style on the red carpet. Here are a few of the outfits we think stood out the most.


Actress Jodie Sweetin went for an edgy contrasting outfit of an elegant cream rose pattern dress with a leather jacket.

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Bill Paxton and Justin Cornwell looked extremely dapper. Bill wore a royal blue suit with a black and white pin dot tie. Justin opted for a black shirt and trousers with charcoal grey suit jacket with black lapels and pocket tops and button.

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Jamie Chung exuded elegance in a pale yellow floor length cut out pattern dress 

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Justin Timberlake was very casual wearing a pair of dark khaki green trousers, a dark blue patterned shirt, a black blazer and a pair of suede brown boots. 

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The Fab Ties Team and Our Customer Service

Us at Fab Ties take great pride in our work and are dedicated to provide the best possible customer service. We always strive to keep our customers happy and greatly appreciate good feedback. Here are some kind words from our customers:


'Thank you for the prompt service. Will definitely recommend.' - Steven from Derbyshire

'Fantastic seller, although the tie was initially out of stock they kept us updated with no less than three phone calls and were incredibly pleasant throughout. They used real people to talk to us instead of email updating or robotic messages, giving truly exemplary customer service.' - Rachel from Stoke on Trent

We are happy to take orders over the phone if you are not comfortable using online. We also can offer some discount if you would like to place a bulk order whether it is for a large wedding party or maybe even a sports team. We have a great selection of wedding accessories available including ties, bow ties, cravats, cufflinks and waistcoats. Our Rugby Balls Silk Tie by The Tie Studio and Rugby Ball Socks by The Tie Studio would be perfect for any rugby team for example.

If you see something on our site that is out of stock but you want it please contact us and we will try our hardest to get more in for you or find a suitable alternative.

We can also offer a bespoke service so if there is something in particular you would like but cant find it anywhere this could be the perfect solution. If you are interested in our bespoke service or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We offer free standard delivery on all UK orders and you can get 10% off your first order with us using the code FIRST10 when you place an order on our website www.fabties.com

Email us at: info@fabties.com or Telephone us on: 01892 836380

Boxing Day Sale - 20% Off EVERYTHING!

Us at Fab Ties hope you had a lovely Christmas day yesterday, now that Christmas day has passed our amazing Boxing Day sale has begun! There is a brilliant 20% off absolutely everything site wide (excluding delivery), so take your pick from our huge range of mens accessories and take advantage of this fantastic deal while you can. This deal cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

It is the ideal opportunity to start shopping for something a bit different to wear this New Year's Eve. You could even get a head start on your birthday present buying for the coming year. Or why not say thank you to your Christmas day host with a lovely little gift and bring a smile to their face. 

We offer free standard delivery on all UK orders which will take 3-5 working days to reach you by 2nd class post. We have a plethora of products available from funky novelty socks, unique lapel pins and nearly every design of tie you could think of, to wedding waistcoats, cravats and even cummerbunds. 

Outfit Inspiration

Here are just a few of our products and some outfit inspiration to show you just how great they will look when added to an outfit. All of our mens accessories are extremely versatile and could be great for a huge variety of occasions and with a multitude of outfits. 

Our selection of party ties are perfect for just that, a party. So whether it be for New Years, a birthday party, formal event or to have just in case something crops up one of these ties would be great. You can see our party ties here. 

If you are off to a swanky event turn up in style wearing a charcoal grey suit with our spectacularly colourful yet smart Van Buck Limited Edition Stars Multicoloured Silk Bow Tie and inject some hidden quirkiness to your outfit with these Black Sheep Socks by The Tie Studio. 

Our Lapel Pins are a great way to add character to your look. You could add a burst of vibrancy with a colourful feather, or add a simple and classy finishing touch with a metal lapel pin. Lapel pins go great with a smart casual or dapper gentleman's outfit. See our Lapel Pins here.

Our Gold Plated Leaf Lapel Pin paired with a navy blue blazer and some pale beige trousers would make a great outfit to wear if you're going to a wedding at the beginning of the year, or if you are going out for a meal out with the family, your girlfriend/wife or just with friends. 

Why not nab one of our beautifully crafted Knightsbridge scarves while you can get 20% off?! They are made to the highest quality making them a truly distinct piece of mens neck wear. Do not let your style go by the by in the effort to stay warm this winter, stay dapper with one of these great scarves. There is a large selection of patterns, materials and colours to choose from. You can see our Knightsbridge scarves here. 

A countryside walk at the beginning of the new year in the fresh and crisp air can be great to clear your head and refresh yourself after the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year's. Do it in style with a light blue pair of straight leg jeans, a burgundy jumper, khaki coloured coat, some pale grey gloves and our Grey Line Design Tweed Scarf by Knightsbridge. 

News Years Eve Attire

New Year’s Eve is a great time to celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a brand new one. Whether you're going to a formal celebration or just popping to the pub with friends you want to keep looking stylish and dapper. To help you look your best this New Years we have some great outfit inspiration for you. If you like the look of any of our wonderful accessories, then why not have a look at everything else we have to offer and see what grabs your attention here at www.fabties.com. We offer free standard delivery with all UK orders and 10% off your first order with the code: FIRST10.

Going to a house party this year? Keep it casual with a pair of lighter coloured jeans but add some pizzazz to your outfit with a brown velvet dinner jacket to make it a little bit more fitting for a celebration. This outfit would look great our Black Paisley Self-Tie Cravat by Knightsbridge, it will really stand out against

If you are attending a formal event this New Year’s Eve keep it classy with a classic a plain black suit and add a splash of colour with our Plain Burgundy Satin Cummerbund, Bow Tie and Pocket Square Set.

Or maybe you are off to see the spectacular fireworks display held adjacent to the river Thames in London. If so do not let the cold weather ruin your look, keep warm and stylish wearing a pair of navy blue chinos with a black cable knit style jumper, a charcoal grey coat. Accessorise this outfit with some black gloves, a black bobble hat and our Black Brushed Silk Scarf by Knightsbridge. 

The local pub is always a great place to celebrate on New Years Eve with friends, family and familiar faces. Stay smart casual yet dapper with a pair of black skinny jeans, a burgundy blazer and our Beer Mugs Tie by The Tie Studio which is especially fitting for an evening at the pub. 

Dapper Man of The Month for December

Jenson Button is our dapper man this month, he is a Formula One driver for McLaren-Honda. Jenson Alexander Lyons Button was born in Frome, Somerset on 19 January 1980 and now lives in Monaco with properties in the UK and Bahrain. He is the son of  John Button who was a rally drive well known in the UK during the 1970's.

Jenson loved racing since he was young, he liked racing BMX bikes as a child and then started kart racing at the Clay Pigeon Raceway when he turned 8 years old. At the age of 9 he won the British Super Prix.

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He went on to have a very successful start as a kart racer and was the youngest person ever to win the European Super A Championship. At the age of 18 he then moved onto car racing and won multiple races including the British Formula Ford Championship and the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch. In 1999 Jenson entered the British Formula 3 Championship, finishing as top rookie drive in 3rd place. At the end of the year he became a member of the Williams Formula 1 team making him Britain's youngest ever Formula 1 driver.

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He has since moved clubs several times. He has been a driver for: Williams, Benetton, Renault, BAR, Honda, Brawn GP and McLaren. He joined McLaren in 2010 and is still with them now however he recently announced he will step down from his face seat in 2017 with the option of him returning as a race driver in 2018.

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Best Dressed Moments

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Fun Facts

• He has 3 tattoos. 
• He competes in triathlons and does mountain biking and body boarding.
• In 2014 married model Jessica Michibata and they divorced just a year later in 2015. 
• This year he is dating model Brittny Ward.
• He failed his first driving test.
• He is an ambassador for the brand Head and Shoulders. 
• Jenson used to call his dad Papa Smurf.

Dapper Man Of The Month for November

Our dapper man of the month for November is Eddie Redmayne. His full name is Edward John David Redmayne and he was born on the 6th January 1982 in Westminster, London. He married Hannah Bagshawe on the 15th December 2014, they have one child together Iris May who was born June 2016.  He studied at the Trinity, Cambridge. He started off with a brief modelling career then moved onto a professional acting career in the West End. Eddie then made his screen debut in 1998 with guest television appearances.

In 2012, he co-starred in the hit musical Les Misérables alongside Amanda Sayfreid, Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman.

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One of his most recognised roles was in The Theory of Everything in which he played renowned scientist Stephen Hawking. For this role he received a Golden Globe, Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor.

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Eddie also stars as Newt Scamander in the brand new prequel to the Harry Potter films called Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In the film Newt (Eddie) has just returned from a trip to collect some magical creatures. However during a stop over in New York some of them escape. We follow Newt on his quest to find his fantastic beasts. 

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Fun Facts 

• He went to Eton College
• Eddie is good friends with Benedict Cumberbatch and they have both portrayed Stephen Hawking in different productions
• Eddie Redmayne was awarded an OBE in 2015
• He is colour blind

Best Dressed Moments

Here are just a few examples of when we think Eddie Redmayne has showcased his style and well and truly earned the accolade that is dapper man of the month.

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Happy Cyber Monday - Bargains are Still Available

Happy Cyber Monday! This Cyber Monday our offer from Black Friday continues and we are still offering a fantastic 20% off! Just use the code: BLACKFRIDAY at the checkout to apply your discount. Cyber Monday is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year, today is a great opportunity to grab you last minute Christmas gifts or even get an early start on next years birthday presents. Why not take advantage of our great discount and have a look at our huge variety of products. From ties, bow ties and cravats to waistcoat, scarves and lapel pins you are bound to find something you love at www.fabties.com. We also offer free standard delivery on all UK orders!

These Christmas ties would make a perfect secret Santa present, its not too late if you've forgotten we offer special next day delivery so you can buy a lovely last minute gift that will give the impression you never did forget. Any one of our Christmas ties would be a wonderful gift for your boss, a colleague, family member or anyone that loves ties and the festive season.

Socks are a Christmas stocking filler classic, we have such a great selection for designs and patterns. A pair of these novelty socks will bring a smile to anyone's face this Christmas. They could even make a great gift for New Years. We have socks fitting for different professions. For example these Stethoscopes Socks are great for a doctor, nurse or even a vet. Our Money Sign Socks would be great for an accountant or banker and these Periodic Table Socks will be perfect for a chemist or scientist. 

We have a vast collection of novelty ties, all with different patterns, designs and themes. You will find something to suit everyone. They are great for any man that likes to inject a bit of fun into their outfits. If you know any first world war fanatics this First World War Planes Tie by The Tie Studio could be the ideal gift. Our Happy Frogs Tie by Van Buck will suit any happy soul or an animal lover and this Emoji Icon Tie by Van Buck is perfect for anyone with a love for texting or social media.

How to Wear Knitted Ties and Bow Ties This Autumn/Winter

The cold weather can make it difficult to stay stylish in the effort to stay warm. Knitted Ties and bow ties can be a great cold weather fashion staple. They will add some texture to your outfit and give off a cosy look. We have a great selection from a range of brands including Knightsbridge, Van Buck and DQT. Our Knightsbridge and Van Buck knitted ties are made to the highest quality from 100% silk. There are plain knitted ties and bow ties, and also a huge variety of patterns available. We even have some Christmassy patterns which would be perfect to show your festive joy this holiday season.

Why not have a look at our selection of knitted ties here: http://bit.ly/2cUYn1q 

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Here are just a few examples of our vast range of knitted ties and bow ties. These Fair Isle pattern knitted ties by Knightsbridge would be perfect to wear for any Christmas function or even just to the office. 

Outfit Inspiration

If you are struggling to find style inspiration here are a few outfit suggestions to keep you looking dapper this autumn and winter. 

Look smart and stylish wearing a speckled grey coat, black trousers, a white shirt and our Black Knitted Silk Bow Tie with White Polka Dots by Knightsbridge. This look is perfect for a semi-formal office environment or for a fashionable day outfit. 

If you're going on a short break maybe a Christmas shopping weekend or a family gathering you could wear a pair of black jeans with a charcoal grey shirt and our Taupe, Gold and Bronze Double Stripe Silk Knitted Tie by Knightsbridge. 

If you're looking for a stylish and quirky outfit pair our Mens Knitted Purple Bow Tie with these Plain Dark Grey Trouser Braces, a black shirt and some dark blue jeans. 

Paisley Patterns for a Winter Time Wedding.

A paisley tie is the perfect pattern for a winter wedding. If you want to opt for something rather than just plain accessories for your groom and groomsmen then paisley could be the perfect option for you. It is a classic pattern that is not too bold that it will draw all the attention in the room but adds a nice accent to the groom and groomsmen's outfits. Our collection of paisley accessories by DQT are perfect for a wedding as they are two tone and not a vibrant combination of colours like a lot of paisley patterns.

We have a great selection of 15 colours available. If you would like to see if a colour goes with your colour scheme or just if its right for you we have swatches to buy in every colour that we have available at just £1.99. You can see our range of Paisley pattern swatches here: http://bit.ly/2ezRrHC

Outfit Inspiration

Here of some examples of great outfits including our paisley accessories for a winter time wedding.

Why not opt for the timeless and opulent purple and black colour scheme for your winter wedding. Our  Mens Paisley Purple Waistcoat and Tie Set will look brilliant with a black suit, black leather lace up shoes and add a little bit of shine to your suit with our Silver Plated Knot Cufflinks.

Our Emerald Green Paisley Cravat and Cufflinks Set will be a great focal point of this brown tweed suit which is ideal for winter.

Look extremely suave for the big day wearing this charcoal grey suit with our decadent looking Burgundy Paisley Bow Tie and Cufflinks Set.

Our Paisley pattern ties are available in a regular 9 cm or skinny 5 cm width. You can buy them individually but we also offer skinny tie and regular tie sets. You could buy a tie and pocket square set, tie and cufflink set, tie pocket square and cufflink set or a waistcoat and tie set.

Our Paisley bow ties are all pre tied and have a fully adjustable hook and eye neck strap. Our bow tie are available individually and as a set. There are bow tie pocket square and cufflinks sets, waistcoat and bow tie sets, bow tie and pocket square sets, and bow tie and cufflinks sets to choose from.

We have a range of paisley scrunchie wedding cravats which are also available as a part of a set. Choose from  a waistcoat and cravat set, cravat and pocket square set, cravat and cufflinks set, cravat cufflinks and pocket square set.