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.

Dapper Man of the Month for February

Our dapper man this month is none other than the infamous Tom Hardy. He is an English actor and producer born in 15 September 1977 in Hammersmith, London. His career began at the age of 21 in 1998 when he won a modelling contract in The Big Breakfast's Find Me a Supermodel competition and he then joined the Drama Centre London. Hardy had to leave the Drama Centre early because he got the part of US Army Private John Janovec in the BBC TV series Band of Brothers.

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A year later in 1999 he married his first wife Sarah ward a producer, they divorced in 2004. He has one son with ex-girlfriend Rachel Speed. They were together from 2004 - 2009. Their son Louis is now 8 years. He has a second son (born October 2015) with Charlotte Riley who he met on the set of Wuthering heights in 2008 and married in 2014.

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In 2008 Hardy stared as Handsome Bob the gay gangster in guy Ritchie's film Rocknrolla. Then in 2009 he played the title character in the film Bronson all about the life of the real English prisoner Charles Bronson. 

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His career really started to pick up in 2010 when he stared in inception with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He went on to play parts in many hit films such as The Dark Night Rises as Bane, Mad Max: Fury Road as Max Rockatansky, Legend as both of the Kray twins and The Revenant as John Fitzgerald.

Although Tom often portrays a bad guy on screen he has a softer personality in real life. He and Rachel have two rescue dogs together, one of which he appeared in an  advert for PETA with to promote the adoption of pets. He also has appeared twice on the cbeebies children's programme Bedtime Stories, once on New Years Eve and once on Valentines day which was a treat for many of Hardy's adult fans as well the the children the show is aimed at.

Best Dressed Moments

Here are what we think are some of Tom Hardy's most dapper moments.

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Interesting Facts 

• Michael Fassbender was his classmate at the Drama Centre London and they appeared in Band of Brothers together. 
• He has a tattoo of his agent's name on his left arm.
• In his mid 20's he had an addiction to alcohol and crack cocaine but has been sober since 2003. 
• He was cast as Rick Flag in Suicide Squad but had to drop out due to conflicting schedules with The Revenant. 
• He speaks fluent French.  

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. 

How to dress for work - Autumn edit

As the days start to get darker and more gloomy and with Christmas looming everyone could do with a pick me up. So why not cheer yourself up with some new stylish additions to your wardrobe. A new accessory can transform last years clothing into new on trend outfits. Check patterns have become the new stripes, neckerchiefs are more popular than ever and 70's style is creeping back. Duffel coats are the height of fashion, velvet is making a come back and metallic fabrics are all the rage. Especially prominent colours of the moment are sky blue and a variety of red and pinks. 

Outfit Inspiration

If you are looking for some inspiration on what to wear to work this Autumn look no further. Here are some suggestions from us at ww.fabties.com on how to follow this seasons fashion trends at work.

A great alternative to a neckerchief is a cravat. They give off the same casual yet debonair feel but can also be slightly more formal, making them perfect for a work environment. This Van Buck Tiny Paisley Navy and Red Patterned Cravat would be the perfect addition to your office wear and the colours are very fashionable this season. You can see our collection of casual cravats here: http://bit.ly/2dRuIfc and our plain self tie cravats here: http://bit.ly/2eIXhue

Combine two integral styles by adding a hint of pink and check pattern to your outfit with this Van Buck Dress Stewart Tartan Tie. Wear it with a white shirt and some dark navy blue brushed cotton trousers for a smart casual office look.

Wear our Plain Sky Blue Cotton Bow Tie by Knightsbridge with a black velvet dinner jacket, a white shirt and some black trousers for a very dapper look. 

This Plain Platinum Slim Tie  is made from satin polyester so has a metallic effect. It would look great with a pair of our Plain Black Trouser Braces, a pale blue shirt, some black trousers and a black duffel coat. 

Autumn Fashion

Autumn is a lovely time of year when the leaves change colour and fall to the ground and the air starts to feel more fresh and crisp but the wind gets more bitter and the weather starts to get colder. Fashion at this time of the year is all about layering and trying to keep warm whilst still looking stylish and dapper as always. Also it is a chance to utilise even more accessories than usual, like hats and gloves to help keep the chill off and stay cosy. 

Kitted and woolly fabrics, are always key in Autumn, they have a great textured look and are perfect for the increasingly cold weather. This seasons trending colours are natural earth tones like dark green, greys, navy and copper is a particularly popular colour at the moment. Duffel coats especially in a camel colour and embellished bomber jackets are back in fashion along with funnel neck tops and neckerchiefs.

Our favourite mens accessories for this month are knitted ties and lapel pins.


Knitted Ties 

Knitted ties could be a great addition to your wardrobe this season. We have a great selection of Knitted Ties here at www.fabties.com, a huge variety of patterns and colours. It is almost guaranteed there will be a style to suit every outfit. They will enable you to look smart and professional whist adding some texture to your work outfit, but can also add a little something extra to your every day attire. They are increasing in popularity and are great for autumn because they're slightly warmer than a usual necktie but not as warm or bulky as a scarf. We stock Knitted Ties from Knightsbridge, DQT and Van Buck.

Our Knightsbridge Knitted Ties are handmade from 100% silk and come in a massive range of patterns including plain, diamond, vertical stripes, diagonal stripes, vertical stripes, dots, specks and blocks.

DQT knitted ties are a more affordable alternative made from polyester. Our collection includes plain, striped, thin stripe and stripes in lots of different colours.

We have striped and polka dot knitted ties by Van Buck which are made in England from 100% silk.

Wear our Green, Silver and Maroon Striped Silk Knitted Tie by Knightsbridge with a black blazer, white shirt and a pair of jeans, a camel colour duffel coat and some black gloves for a nice smart casual look.

Lapel Pins

A Lapel pin can spruce up the blank canvas of your suit, or blazer and combined with a great tie, bow tie or cravat and pocket square will make a first class outfit. They should complement the rest of your outfit but shouldn't match your tie or pocket square in colour or pattern. A Lapel pin should stand out as a statement accessory. We have several wonderful Lapel Pins for you to choose from.

This Gold Plated Leaf Lapel Pin automatically makes you think of Autumn. For a snazzy and formal look pair our lapel pin with a navy blue blazer, our Emerald Green Paisley Tie, a Paisley Emerald Green Pocket Square, beige trousers and a white shirt.

Brighten up these dull Autumn days by adding a Green Feather Lapel Pin to a charcoal grey suit. The green would really stand out. This outfit could also look great with our Navy Blue Pin Dot Tie, Pocket Square and Cufflinks Set.

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. 

Our Dapper Man Of The Month For May

David Beckham

David Beckham was born in Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, London on 2nd May 1975.

He began his 20 year long career in professional football at the age of 17 when he became a member of the Manchester United Football Club. He plays for several different clubs over the years and was captain of the England football team for 6 years. He retired from professional football in May 2013. 

David also has a lot of accomplishments outside if the world of football. He married Victoria Adams a former member of The Spice Girls in 1988. They have four children together, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Seven. He has featured in many different advertising campaigns, done a lot of charity work especially for UNICEF and done a lot of modelling work. He has also appeared in several different television programmes and had small parts in a couple of films. 

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Timeline:

David Beckham has been a style icon from the very start of his career and has had many different looks over the years. He has grown up in the public eye and we have seen his style and personality develop. 

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After going through many years of changing his image regularly he found a style which stuck, his classic dapper look which we know him for today.

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Fun Facts:

• He donated his entire salary while working for Saint-Germain Football Club to charity.
• David has OCD
• His favourite meal is classic pie and mash 
• Brooklyn and Romeo's godfather is Elton John and their godmother is Liz Hurley
• He was awarded an OBE in 2003

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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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