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Stewart Tartan With A Frank & Oak Blazer

Classic patterns, Canadian brands. Proudly wearing a blazer from Frank & Oak, read more after the jump..

Spring and Summer Fashion Trends

We have been keeping an eye on what will look fresh this Spring... Read more after the jump...

The WMBW (what my boyfriend wore) Series. part 2

One of the most stylish guys on the globe, more images of him sporting some LVJ neckwear. More Images after the jump...

FW13 Wool Felts

Our Fall and Winter offerings. Think warm flannel wools!

Gear Up For Fall

Fall is already just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about the proper accessories! Wools and tweeds will soon be at the forefront of your closets and tie racks! Click for our fall ad...

Spring Summer 2013 Photo shoot - Preview Images

Photoshoot with the brothers! These dudes were a blast to shoot our new line with. It was a hot day with great sunlight, the result was some great images. Click to view more...

Most Popular Photos

The best so far of our Instagram feed... 

The WMBW (what my boyfriend wore) Series

Fashion blogger Sergio and his girlfriend Misha are running an awesome fashion blog over at www.whatmyboyfriendwore.com. Sergio has been representing our handmade bows and ties with such effortless style! Here are a few of our favourite shots so far.

How To Tie A Tie: The Double Four-In-Hand Knot (or the Neapolitan knot)

There are some "interesting" knots gaining popularity these days. The eldridge knot and trinity knot are the more popular ones. GQ's style guy, Glenn O'Brien has this to say about the eldridge knot, "it doesn't look cool. It looks ridiculous". Click here to read his opinion directly from the GQ site.

If you like these tie knots, then rock them with confidence!

One of the most interesting knots re-gaining popularity is the double four-in-hand. It remains classy, but has a little bit of an edge to it. This knot was really popularized by Italian style icon, Gianna Angelli back in the mid 1900's. Here is a video published by GQ on how to tie the knot. As well here are some step by step images.

Step by step

1. Cross the long end over the short end.

2. Wrap around one time.

3. Keep a finger under the first wrap, and wrap around again.

4. Bring the end around the back and up

5. Pull end down under the first of the two wraps.

6. Adjust to style and wear with confidence!

Our Tie Width Explanation

Just how wide should a tie be? 

Click read more to see our thoughts on the matter...