Ties

Neckties for the new year

January 8, 2012

2012 is upon us, which means it’s time to pick up on a few bargains in the January sales. Some rather hefty non-clothing expenses means my budget is limited this time round, so I’ve been drawn to relatively small and inexpensive items: neckties. The great thing about neckties is that they take up little wardrobe [...]

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Plaid ties for autumn

September 21, 2011

Plaid ties in warm colours, especially ones that have a bit of texture to them, are ideal for the colder months of autumn. (Tie by Banana Republic)

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Read’s Clothing Project

August 20, 2011

New clothing label Read’s Clothing Project has come up with a rather nice way of making us look good and feel better about ourselves in more ways than one: for every item of theirs that you buy R.C.P. will donate a book to a child in Africa. Here’s a selection of some of the best [...]

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All tied up

July 18, 2011

The regimental stripe tie is a timeless piece, though finding the right one is often harder than it first appears. I prefer mine simple with a slight twist, like this linen one from Anglo-American outfit Rag & Bone. Very nice. In other news, apologies for the less-than-frequent updates over the last few weeks. My full-time [...]

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Charvet ties

June 11, 2011

Way back in the mists of time (well, about six months ago) I visited the Charvet shop in Paris. Despite the vast selection of manly goods for sale I only managed to get as far as the ties section. Though that’s probably just as well: I dread to think how much I would have spent [...]

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Unstructured navy jacket with gingham shirt

May 27, 2011

My most-worn jacket during late spring and early summer is this unstructured navy jacket. It’s just the thing for when the days are hot but you need to look smarter than your average salaryman. Remember that gingham shirts need to be toned down with simple, dark-coloured ties. This one is actually a black and medium [...]

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The spring tie

March 28, 2011

Spring will soon be upon us. Have you thought about lightening your tie rack? Try wearing some pastel-shade ties this coming season, preferably in cotton or cotton/silk blends, for a more relaxed look. (Tie: Cotton and silk regimental tie by Dunhill at Mr Porter)

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Picking up the last winter bargains

March 27, 2011

Looking round some of Tokyo’s shops last weekend I was surprised to find that there are still quite a few winter bargains to be had. It’s a great time for the savvy shopper to pick up items for next winter, but there’s no point buying them if they’re going to be hopelessly out of style. [...]

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The navy suit

February 16, 2011

It’s hard to go wrong with a navy suit, especially in formal situations. If you feel the need to brighten things up a bit, try using one or two brightly-coloured – but little seen – accessories, like silk knots and striped socks:

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