Serve the perfect afternoon tea?

In London, The Dorchester for Afternoon Tea Historical background: The Duchess of Bedford is credited with launching the fashion for afternoon tea in 1830.  By Victorian times, tea was a well-established meal, with its own distinctive array of foods, including delicate teas, savory sandwiches, cakes... Read More

Your Daily Care for your Necktie or Ties

Custom Handmade Necktie by NELSON WADE Untie your necktie or ties by reversing the knot. Do not let your tie set in a knot, then hang the tie on a Nelson Wade Tie Rack or your regular tie rack. By doing this the wrinkles in the necktie will relax and work themselves out. For Spots & Stains… Some... Read More

It’s a Spring Thing!

Ah, spring is in the air. The upcoming warmer months mean backyard barbecue’s, beach parties, and lots of outdoor ‘fun in the sun” type activities that you look forward to enjoying with your family and friends.  Soon there will be events to attend like weddings, graduations, and anniversaries.... Read More

Collar Stays

Scenario: You’ve got a big meeting with a top client today.  It’s time to close this deal.  You put on your shirt, grab your dark blue ‘closing’ suit, tie up that full Windsor knot on your favorite necktie, and freshen up the polish on your black shoes to a brilliant finish.... Read More

Cuff Linking

Before buttons and before cuff links, the shirt cuffs of aristocrats were kept in place using ribbons and lace. Around the 17th century, cuff links were introduced into mainstream fashion and were widely accepted by the middle class.  Today, the functional purpose that cuff links serve is practically... Read More

Four, Three, Two, One Button Suit Jacket

Over the years we’ve seen many variations in buttons on suit jackets and sport coats.  As of late, the most popular has been the 3 button version.  Several years prior, we even saw 4 buttons in the marketplace.  In retrospect, that look was probably best reserved for 6′ 8″ basketball... Read More

Dare to Wear a Pocket Square

A pocket square adds a brilliant finishing touch to a well arranged ensemble.  It’s subtle presence speaks volumes about the wearers sense of style.  These little additions come in an endless variety of colors, fabrics, and patterns to choose from.  Selecting a pocket square is largely... Read More

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