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

Style Spooktacular

Halloween is only a little while away so why not have a look at our selection of Halloween style ties. Add a great finishing touch to your outfit this Halloween whether you're going to a fancy dress party, taking the children trick or treating, or if you just want to jazz up your office wear.

This Black Tie with White Skulls by Van Buck would be great to accompany a pirate costume as the pattern resembles a skull and cross bones.

Van Buck Multi Coloured Skull Motif Design Navy Silk Tie would be great for a more formal Halloween Party, you could wear it with a black suit and shirt for a more smart, sophisticated look.

Make your skeleton outfit stand out from the crowd with our Van Buck Skull Motif Design Black Silk Tie.

We also have a range of Orange products which you can view here: http://bit.ly/2epfCy3. Orange is the colour most associated with Halloween as it resembles  Pumpkins and Autumn leaves so it would be very fitting to add a splash of orange to your outfit this Halloween.

On the 31st October add our Plain Burnt Orange Bow Tie, Pocket Square and Cufflinks Set to your office outfit to get in the spirit of the day. Why not wear a grey suit, and white shirt to really make these accessories pop.

If you're trying to pull off a bloody look, our collection of red products are the ones for you. See the red products we offer here: http://bit.ly/2epYMwe.

Or if you are opting for a Gothic look, see our black ties and accessories here: http://bit.ly/2eAlNtQ

Floral Navy Blue Slim Tie

Our Floral Navy Blue Slim Tie will really brighten up your outfit. This is a very versatile piece of neck wear as it would look great for the groomsmen or a guest at a wedding but would also be the perfect addition to your everyday wardrobe for the office or an an evening out.

You can buy our Floral Navy Blue Slim Tie here for only £9.99.

We offer free standard delivery with all UK orders and all first time customers are entitled to an amazing 10% off with the code FIRST10.

Outfit Inspiration

Make our Floral Navy Blue Slim Tie the focal point of your outfit by wearing it with a contrasting light beige suit, Add some brown shoes and a pair of Silver Plated Knot Cufflinks to make it a great outfit for a wedding. 

For a day at the office why not wear this charcoal grey suit with a white shirt, black shoes, a Plain White Pocket Square and our Floral Navy Blue Slim Tie. 

Wear our Floral Navy Blue Slim Tie with a white shirt, black jeans and a pair of beige ankle boots for a 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. 

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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What To Wear For An Interview or Important Business Meeting

If you are going for a job interview or have an important meeting you need to look smart and professional but there is nothing to stop you showing your personality with style. You should always wear a regular width neck tie rather than a bow tie as they can be perceived as eccentric and unprofessional.

You should wear a suit preferably in navy, grey or black with plain smart shirt ideally in white or possibly pale blue with a conservatively patterned tie. You should avoid a satin tie as it can be shiny and look cheap. We recommend a good quality silk tie with a conservative pattern such as small dots or stripes in a muted colour like mustard, burgundy, bottle green, purple or royal blue.

Outfit Inspiration

Here are some outfit suggestions for an interview or important meeting featuring our ties, all of which can be found on www.fabties.com. We offer 10% off your first order and free standard delivery on all UK orders.

We think this navy blue suit and white shirt looks great with our Van Buck Burgundy and White Polka Dot Silk Tie.

Why not showcase your great sense of style with a black suit, white shirt and Van Buck Purple and Navy Blue Silk Tie.

This Van Buck Black and White Polka Dot Silk Tie really pops against this dark grey suit and pale blue shirt.

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What To Do And Wear This Fathers Day Weekend

It's Fathers day this weekend and we have some great suggestions for what you can do and wear.
Fathers day is a great time to spend the day with friends and family but why not look your best while doing it.

If you are going for a nice meal out why not wear this slim fit grey check suit, black shirt and Van Buck Limited Edition Multicoloured Zig Zag silk Tie.

 Or maybe you are going on a city break for the weekend. Black chinos, a black dinner jacket and a royal blue and white striped shirt would look great with our Plain navy Blue Cotton Bow Tie By Knightsbridge.

Sometimes you can't beat a lovely country walk, so if that is what you decide to do this fathers day weekend why not do it in style with these stone coloured trousers, white shirt, black cardigan and Van Buck Large Paisley Patterned Cravat in Burgundy And Mustard .

How To Tie Different Tie Knots

A necktie is a very versatile thing. There are so many different tie knots you can do, there is a tie knot for every occasion and to match any outfit. We have written instructions for just three wonderful tie knots below for you to experiment with.We have a huge selection of ties for you to practice your knots with at www.fabties.com. We offer free delivery on all UK orders and 10% of your first order with the code: FIRST10.

Windsor Knot

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1. Hang the tie around your neck with the wide end on the right. The tip of the thinner end should rest just above the belly button. Only move the wider end.
2. Lay the wider end over the top of the thinner end, then pull up into the loop around your neck from underneath.
3. Pull over the neck loop and down to the left.
4. Pass the wide end around the back of the thin end to the right.
5. Then pull up through the neck loop near the centre and pull over the top and down to the right. 
6. Lay across the front to the left and pull up through the neck loop.
7. Pull through the centre knot downwards. Pull down, while sliding the knot upwards to tighten.

Van Wijk Knot

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1. Hang your tie around your neck with the thinner end on the left hanging so that it rests just above your belly button. Do not move this section of the tie, only the wider end.
2. Lay the wider end over the top of the thinner end, wrap it underneath and pull to the right.
3. Do step 2 twice more.
4. Take the wide end and lay over the top of the thinner end to the left.
5. Pull the wider end underneath the loop around your neck next to the knot.
6. Pull through the front of all three loops you made.
7. Pull the wide end white you push the knot up to tighten it.
8. You should be able to see the first and second loop layered underneath the third.

Eldredge Knot

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1. Hang the tie around your neck with the wide end on the left. The tip of the wider end should rest just above the belt buckle. Only move the thinner end.
2. Lay the thinner end over the wide end to the right.
3. Wrap the thinner end under the wide end and pull to the right.
4. Pull the thin end up towards the centre and pass down through the neck loop to the left.
5. Lay the thin end over the wider end to the right.
6. Pull up through the neck loop from underneath.
7. Pull down over the top of the loop to the left and around the back of the wide end to the right, making sure this is done loosely.
8. Then pull up to the left and through the front of the loop you just made.
9. Pull further to the left to tighten the knot.
10. Tuck the thin end over the top of the neck loop and pull down to the left.
11. Pull up to the right and pass through the top of the neck loop on the right side of the tie knot, making sure this is kept loose.
12. Pull up to the left and through the front of the loop you just made.
13. Pull the thin end to the left to tighten.
14. Tuck the rest of the thin end behind the neck loop on the right.

Where To Go & What To Wear For Your St Patricks Day Celebrations!

St Patrick's Day is soon! It's this Thursday 17th March 2016 and if you’re looking for things to do then below you’ll find the top 5 Irish pubs in London that might tickle your fancy. In this post, you’ll also find some attire inspiration for the festivities.

Top 5 Irish Pubs in London

1/ The Porterhouse

One of the largests bars in London, situated in Covent Garden with twelve different levels.The Porterhouse has a large range of ales, lagers and stouts. You can also find fine food and later in the evening, live music!

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2/ Waxy O’Connors

Waxy O’Connors can be found in the heart of the West End where you’ll receive a warm Irish welcome. Food is served all day long and live music 3 nights a week. Inside Waxy O’Connors, you’ll find 4 unique bars over 6 levels all linked together by a maze of passages and staircases.

What’s on: On St Patricks Day, 17th March from 21:45, they have live music with The Hares.

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3/ The Cow

The Cow is situated in Nottinghill and known for their oysters and great Guinness. On the menu, they have dishes like Beef and Guinness Pie and Sausages and Mash.

What’s on:

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4/ Blythe Hill Tavern

The Blythe Hill Tavern is a CAMRA award-winning pub where you can find a great selection of ales on tap. It’s one of London’s Real Heritage Pubs, located in Forest Hill, south east London. There’s traditional live Irish music every Thursday all year round, which makes it a great place to relax and meet friends. Last year, the Blythe Hill Tavern was awarded the Best Pub and Cider Pub in the South East and named “the best in London” by the Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood.

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5/ The Tipperary

The Tipperary is London’s Irish oldest pub situated in the very centre of the city, on Fleet Street. There’s a possibility that it was the first pub outside Ireland to serve draught Guinness. You'll also find cheap and cheerful Irish food and a friendly welcome.

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Outfit Inspiration

Here are 2 outfits that we've put together with a flare of St Patrick's Day.

The first outfit is a smart/casual look which features our Emerald Green Skinny Tie for £6.99 and can be bought by clicking here.

The second outfit can be for a groom, groomsmen or if you're attending a wedding. This look features our:

• Emerald Green Scrunchie Cravat for £7.99 and can be bought by clicking here.
• Emerald Green Pocket Square for £4.99 and can be bought by clicking here.
• Emerald Green Cufflinks for £4.99 and cab be bought by clicking here.