It’s funny how we gradually accumulate skills. About a year ago, we first learned how to tie a bow tie. That it took so long cause us some embarrassment. We just never had occasion to learn. We wore bow ties only a handful of times with tuxedos—high school prom, as groomsmen in weddings, an occasional charity gala—and those were rented and clip-on. We never considered the bow tie for non-tuxedo occasions. Bow ties seemed at best a gimmick and sometimes a joke. We wanted to garner more respect than Pee Wee Herman or Barney Fife. Our tune has changed. We came to understand a simple truth. The potential impression depends much more on the bow tie’s wearer than the on bow tie itself. For competent and skilled gentlemen, a bow tie can enhance gravitas and convey personality. A bow tie...
We at G@H have long been intrigued by the knitted tie. Aesthetically, we approve. But, we never quite understood. Is a knitted tie less formal than a traditional one? Is a knitted tie too casual for the office? If so, what’s its utility? Who spends their leisure time with a buttoned top button? Not us. These questions befuddled us. But then, something changed. A flip switched. We were struck by a great truth: the fashion police have no authority over us. Why? Because we make the laws that they purport to enforce. Watch as the legislative process unfolds before your eyes. WHEREAS, knitted ties liven up ordinary workplace attire with texture, color and pattern. WHEREAS, knitted ties coordinate smartly with sport coats and cardigans, dress pants and khakis. WHEREAS, the wearer of a knitted tie projects confidence, creativity and independent...
5. Drink Your Way from Sea to Shining Sea We understand your dilemma. You want to see the United States but cannot swing a three-week road trip from Charleston, South Carolina to Portland, Oregon. Here’s our solution. Drink it. Plot your course, then sample a craft beer from every state on the route. Not in one sitting, mind you. Throughout the year. 4. Dress More Dapperly Few employers require business formal dress. Regardless, wear a tie—not always but sometimes. The right tie does a gentleman good. Ties get attention. They start conversation. They command respect. And, you can integrate them into your wardrobe without reinventing it. Add an outer layer, such as a sport coat, V-neck sweater or cardigan, because without it you risk looking like the teenager who stocks shelves at your local grocer. Outfitted right, though, 2014 might...
Do yourself a huge favor. Buy this tie now. Wear it frequently. And, when the masses beg to know its origins, inform them, “A gentleman never tells.” We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness
