Euro 2016

Here is your update for the week ahead of the Euro 2016 championships.

Monday 27th June

Round of 16

Group E winner v Group D Second Place 17.00

Group B Second Place v Group F Second Place 20.00

Thursday 30th June 

Quarter Final 

Quarter Finalist 1 v Quarter Finalist 2 20.00

Friday 1st June 

Quarter Final 

Quarter Finalist 3 v Quarter Finalist 4 20.00

Saturday 2nd June 

Quarter Final 

Quarter Finalist 5 v Quarter Finalist 6 20.00

Sunday 3rd June 

Quarter Final 

Quarter Finalist 6 v Quarter Finalist 7 20.00

Our Dapper Man Of The Month For June

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston is our dapper man this month. He oozes confidence, is extremely polite and the ultimate gentleman. Tom 35 is an English film, television and theatre actor best known for playing Loki in the Thor and Avengers films. He was born in Westminster, London on 9th February 1981. He went to Eton College from the age of 13 and went on to study at Cambridge University. He then went on to study acting at RADA from which he graduated in 2005.

His first film role was in the film Unrelated after graduating RADA. 

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His big break came when he auditioned to play the part of Thor in the Marvel hit Thor, he was later cast as the antagonist Loki and continued his role in Thor: Dark World and The Avengers.

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He stared as a vampire opposite Tilada Swinton in the film Only Lovers Left Alive in 2013. He replaced Benedict Cumberbatch in the horror film Crimson Peak (2015). He has also had parts in many television series including Wallander and The Night Manager and theatre productions including Coriolanus.

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Fun Facts

• He's a spokesperson for Jaguar. 
• His younger sister Emma Hiddleston is an actress and had a part alongside him in Unrelated. 
• He won the Laurence Olivier award for best newcomer in a play in 2008.
• Tom speaks 6 Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek and Latin.
• He is a favourite to be the next James Bond

Tom Hiddleston Quote: 'I gave myself permission to care, because there are a lot of people in this world who are afraid of caring, or afraid of showing that they care because its uncool. It's uncool to have passion. It's so much easier to loose when you've shown everyone how much you don't care if you win or loose. It's much harder to loose when you show that you care, but, you'll never win, unless you also stand to loose. Don't be afraid of your passion.'

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Wimbledon Begins

It's that time of year again, summer has well and truly begun and Wimbledon will begin on 27th June. Wimbledon has become more of a casual affair over the years but the dress code is still smart casual and we are of the opinion you should always look your best. With that in mind we have some outfit ideas for those attending Wimbledon this year.

Watch the tennis in style with this charcoal grey suit, royal blue slim fit shirt and our Black Silk Knitted Tie With White Specks By Knightsbridge. 

Or why not wear this blue grey suit, pale grey fine line stripe linen shirt, aviator sunglasses and our Plain Mint Green Skinny Tie.

Really get that summer feeling by wearing this pale grey suit, baby pink shirt and our Van Buck Multi Coloured Fleur De Lis Motif Navy Silk Tie .

New Tie Sets

We have some great new tie sets available at www.fabties.com. The sets include a matching pocket square and tie. To buy a matching pocket square and tie would usually cost you £15.98 but you can now purchase one of our sets for the great price of just £14.00. These sets would make a wonderful gift for any occasion. We offer free delivery with all UK orders and you can get 10% off with your first order using the code: FIRST10 at the checkout.

We currently have a variety of different patterns available in our tie sets.
We also have plain, pin dot, polka dot, paisley and single stripe available as skinny tie sets and ginham check slim tie sets.

Regular

Plain 

Pin Dot

Polka Dot

Passion

Paisley

Swirl

Solid Check

Striped

Single Stripe

Thin Stripe

Tartan

Euro 2016 Update

It's time for the update on the Euro 2016 championships. Here are the times of the matches for the following week.

Monday 20th June -

Group B

Russia v Wales 20.00

Slovakia v England  20.00

Tuesday 21st June -

Group C

Northern Ireland v Germany 17.00

Ukraine v Poland 17.00

Group D

Croatia v Spain 20.00

Czech Republic v Turkey 20.00

Wednesday 22nd June - 

Group E

Italy v Republic of Ireland 20.00

Sweeden v Belgium 20.00

Group F

Hungary v Portugal 17.00

Iceland v Austria 17.00

Saturday 25th June - 

Round of 16

Group A Second Place v Group C Second Place 14.00

Group B Winner v 3rd Place Group A/C/D 17.00

Group D Winner v 3rd Place Group B/E/F 20.00

Sunday 26th June -

Round of 16

Group A Winner v 3rd Place Group C/D/E 14.00

Group C Winner v 3rd Place Group A/B/F 17.00

Group F Winner v Group E Second Place 20.00

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 .

New Bow Tie Sets

We have some great new bow tie sets available at www.fabties.com. The sets include a matching pocket square and bow tie. To buy a matching plain or gingham check pocket square and bow tie would usually cost you £13.98 but you can now purchase one of our sets for the great price of just £12.00. To buy a matching pocket square and bow tie of any other design would normally cost you £14.98 but in a set will cost £14.00.These sets would make a wonderful gift for any occasion. We offer free delivery with all UK orders and you can get 10% off with your first order using the code: FIRST10 at the checkout.

We currently have a variety of different patterns available in our bow tie sets. We also have boys bow tie sets in passion, plain, scroll and swirl.

Plain

 Available in:

Apple Green
Baby Blue
Baby Pink
Berry
Black
Burgundy
Burnt Orange
Champagne
Coral
Crimson Red
Duck Egg Blue
Electric Blue
Emerald Green
Fluorescent Orange
Gold
Hot Pink
Ivory
Lilac
Lime Green
Marigold
Mint Green
Mocha Brown
Navy Blue
Pale Yellow
Platinum
Plum
Purple
Red
Royal Blue
Silver
Teal
White

Gingham Check

Available in: 

Black

Coral

Dark Red

Mint Green

Navy Blue

Purple

Gold

Teal

Paisley

Available in: 

Baby Pink

Black

Burgundy

Burnt Orange

Emerald Green

Fuchsia Pink

Gold

Ivory

Lilac

Navy Blue

Purple 

Red

Royal Blue

Silver

Turquoise

Passion

Available in:

Black
Black and Purple
Burgundy
Gold
Ivory
Lilac
Silver
White

Polka Dot

Available in: 

Black

Burgundy

Dark Red

Duck Egg Blue 

Hot Pink

Mint Green

Navy Blue

Pink

Purple

Red

Royal Blue

Scroll

Available in: 

Black

Burgundy

Gold

Ivory

Purple

Silver

White and Hot Pink

White and Royal Blue

White and Teal

Square Check

Available in: 

Black

Burgundy

Cadbury Purple

Orange

Coral

Dark Green

Fuchsia Pink

Ivory

Light Pink

Mint Green

Navy Blue

Royal Blue

Silver

Gold

White

Swirl 

Available in:

Baby Blue

Baby Pink

Black

Black and Blue

Black and Burgundy

Black and Green

Black and Purple

Burgundy

Gold

Ivory

Lilac 

Silver

Tartan

Available in: 

Black and Green with Red

Black and Green with Thin Stripes

Black and White

Navy and White with Red

Red Royal Stewart

Single Stripe

Available in: 

Black and Burgundy

Black and Gold

Black and Purple

Black and Red

Black and White

Burgundy and Silver

Hot Pink and White

Navy Blue and Royal Blue

Navy and White

Purple and Silver

Silver and Navy

White and Baby Blue

White and Black

White and Hot Pink

White and Orange

White and Red

Fathers Day Gift Guide

Father's day is this Sunday, but don't panic it's not too late to buy a fantastic gift. We have got a great selection of products which would make perfect fathers day presents. We offer free delivery on all UK orders and 10% off your first order with the code: FIRST10

Here are some products we think would make a great fathers day gifts.

1. Silver Plated Knot Cufflinks £19.99

These cufflinks are ideal for formal events such as weddings ,dances and other special occasions.

2. Van Buck Navy Blue Swirl Pattern Cravat £29.99

This casual cravat can be dressed up or down and will look great with any outfit. The vibrant swirl pattern will help you stand out from the crowd 

3. Mens Knitted Teal With Brown And White Thin Stripe Bow Tie £10.99

Add a sophisticated pop of colour to your outfit with this knitted bow tie.

4. Plain Burgundy Trouser braces £9.99

Braces are practical and can add that little something extra to your outfit. 

5. Van Buck Limited Edition Blue Wavy Silk Tie £59.99

The quality of this Van Buck limited Edition Silk Tie is abundantly obvious and the elegant design will help you look your best. 

6. Purple Scroll Pocket Square £5.99

This small addition will put the finishing touch to your jacket or blazer. 

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.

UEFA European Championship 2016

The UEFA Euro Championships will start  on Friday 10th June at the Stade de France, Paris with a match between France and Romania and will finish on Sunday 10th July.

Here's your update on the games for the the week ahead.

Friday 10th June -

Group A

France v Romania 20.00


Saturday 11th June 2016 -

Group A

Albania v Switzerland 14.00

Group B 

Wales v Slovakia 17.00

England v Russia 20.00

Sunday 12th June -

Group C

Poland v Northern Island 17.00

Germany v Ukraine 20.00

Group D

Turkey v Croatia 14.00


Monday 13th June - 

Group D

Spain v Czech Republic 14.00

Group E

Republic of Ireland v Sweden 17.00

Belgium v Italy 20.00

Tuesday 14th June -

Group F

Austria  v Hungary 17.00

Portugal v Iceland 20.00

Wednesday 15th June - 

Group A

Romania v Switzerland 17.00

France v Albania 20.00 

Group B

Russia v Slovakia 14.00

Thursday 16th June - 

Group B

England v Wales 14.00

Group C

Ukraine v Northern Ireland 17.00 

Germany v Poland 20.00

Friday 17th June -

Group D

Czech Republic v Croatia 17.00

Spain v Turkey 20.00

Group E

Italy v Sweden 14.00

Saturday 18th June -

Group E

Belgium v Republic of Ireland 14.00

Group F 

Iceland v Hungary 17.00

Portugal v Austria 20.00

Sunday 19th June -

Group A

Romania v Albania 20.00

Switzerland v France 20.00

Why not show your support for your team by wearing a tie, bow tie or cravat in the colour of the flag.

Royal Blue and White Striped Tie - France

Mens Thin Stripe Navy Blue and Red Skinny Tie - Romania 

Plain Crimson Red Tie and Pocket Square Set - Albania 

Dark Red Pin Dot Tie and Pocket Square Set - Switzerland

Mens Knitted Burgundy Square End Tie - Wales 

Mens Scroll White And Royal Blue Tie - Slovakia

Union jack Flag Tie - England 

Van Buck Red and Blue Tiny Flower Pattern Cravat - Russia 

Gingham Check Dark Red Bow Tie -Poland 

Mens polka Dot Dark Red Tie - Northern Ireland 

Mens Single Stripe Black and Red Bow Tie - Germany 

Plain Marigold Clip on Tie - Ukraine 

Plain Red Scrunchie Cravat - Turkey 

Mens Knitted Red With Blue and White Thin Stripes Bow Tie - Croatia

Plain Marigold  Skinny Tie - Spain 

Mens Polka Dot Royal Blue Slim Tie - Czech Republic  

Plain Emerald Green Bow Tie - Republic of Ireland 

Mens Knitted Royal Blue Square End Tie - Sweden 

Mens Yellow and Black Striped Tie - Belgium 

Mens Knitted Green with Burgundy and Cream Thin Stripe Bow Tie - Italy

White and Red Single Stripe Tie and Pocket Square Set - Austria 

Mens Knitted Green with Burgundy and Cream Thin Stripe Tie - Hungary 

Van Buck Navy Blue and Red Stripe Silk Tie - Portugal 

Van Buck Navy and Red Stripe Silk Knitted Square End Tie - Iceland