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A classic navy blazer, 5 different looks. From Mr Porter

How to transform a classic blazer into very different looks. A quick how to from the people at Mr Porter, always a great source for style tips and information.

Custom Wedding Bows and Ties

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...

Seersucker Cotton

 A little history behind seersucker cotton...

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!

Complied Style Tips From Our Instagram Feed

A quality accessory should last you a long, long time! With proper care our handmade bows and ties should last you a lifetime. If you treat your accessories well, they will likely serve you well :) We handmake our products from a diverse range of fabrics; from brushed cotton to silk dupioni we like the unusual. Below are a few style and care tips related to men's accessories. Feel free to leave your tip or comments in the comment section below.

• The width of the tied bow should no be wider than your face. Try to keep it within the confines of the width of your collar. If your bow doesn't look perfectly symmetrical, that's a good thing! Let your bow show its character.

• When untying your neck tie, don't pull the small end through the knot. Simply untie your knot of choice, in reverse. Pulling the small end through the knot causes unneeded stress on your tie.

• The best way to store your tie after use is hanging on a tie rack or hanger. This hanging takes out most creases or wrinkles naturally.

• Try keeping in mind contrast when putting together combos. There are times for monochromatic combos, and even they play off contrast. Try contrasting colours, pattern sizes and textures.

• When tied your tie should just exactly just reach your belt buckle. The only exception is if your wearing your shirt unbuttoned and the tie loosed for a more casual look. At least that is our opinion, we would be happy to hear yours.

• A coloured belt (basically anything other than black) can add a lot to your outfit if done tastefully. Try adding more colour in general to your outfits as it gets into spring and then summer.
  
  
• It is no longer a no-no to mix patterns, just make sure it is done in good taste still. Mixed patterns is easy to get wrong.
  
  
• Feel comfortable with what you're wearing. Your clothes effect how you carry yourself.

Our Tie Width Explanation

Just how wide should a tie be? 

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

Fashion blog, What My Boyfriend Wore

Compiled Facts From Our Instagram Feed.

If you are on instagram, so are we! Follow us, our username is lvjhaberdasher. We like to put different information and facts on our feed in the descriptions. Here is a random compilation of facts we have posted to our IG account. Hope you like them :

• All our ties are cut by hand on the bias. This gives them the fluid look you will see in any quality accessory.
• Each of our ties will require up to 100 hand stitches.
• A regular length tie usually measures 57 inches. Ties made for taller gentlemen will measure about 60 inches.
• Our bows are handmade in New York City.
• Our bow ties adjust to fit 13-18 inch necks. 
• Dupioni silk is a very textured fabric. It is created when two silk worms spin their cocoons too close to each other. This creates the little bumps and knots you see in dupioni.
• Donegal tweed originates from Donegal County in Ireland. It is all wool weaves, often with flecks pattern woven in. 
• brushed cotton is brushed to remove extra lint and fibers, to make it smoother and a little flatter.
• We're on twitter too. Follow @lvjhaberdasher
• We're on pinterest. Go to www.pinterest.com/lvjhaberdasher
• When designing our pocket squares, we really tried to find materials and patterns we had never seen. We wanted to create a-typical pocket squares. Our silk/polyester pocket squares are thicker and a little more structured than a normal silk pocket square.
• We love the unusual.
• LVJ haberdasher is family owned and operated.
• All our ties are made by hand in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.