A SIGN OF OUR TIMES: OLD IS NEW

After a few generations of aiming towards exaggerated convenience in most every area of life, recently we have witnessed a hunger for handcrafted items. We have grown fatigued with all of the computer and machine generated merchandise. Herbs and natural remedies often are favored in place of chemically produced drugs. Handwritten notes are more valued than the common email.  And, a taste for meticulous custom-clothing has caused a case of amnesia when trying to remember the need for a shopping trip to the mall.
Today, the celebrated necktie has seen a specific revival in the house of Passaggio Cravatte, founded in 2010 by Gianni Cerutti and Marta Passaggio. The shop is located in Robbio, Italy (near Milan and the Malpensa airport) and uses the rare practice of hand cutting the entire necktie from a single piece of fabric, followed by carefully hand stitching  and meticulously hand-folding the tie using a seven-fold method from the early 1900s to produce a newly made vintage piece.  Even the fabric is taken from 90 percent real vintage cloth and is hand printed with patterns that are virtually unobtainable.

The result?  Nothing short of magnificent.  While a Sulka tie can be an amazing find, Passagio now provides a way of experiencing firsthand the traditional necktie’s original construction-simply because of a dream transposed into reality by two determined Italians to return to the tried and true method of producing a work of art that can be selected, cut and sewn on demand.

THE NECKTIE: NOT TO BE FEARED
And so, whether you resent having to dress for an occasion or find pleasure in doing so, we must admit that the necktie is a wondrous opportunity for a man to express himself in a way that makes people take notice.  The necktie can give a man the chance to portray power or humility, seriousness or humor, status or convention.  If more men looked at the tie as a tool for self-expression (and we know how the male species loves tools), then maybe we can accelerate even further this era of a return to style.

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Keep Your Ties Looking Best

Nothing brings a dashing outfit together quite like a clean, wrinkle free tie; but no ensemble will ever shine with a worn, tatty rag knotted around your oesophagus. Ties are delicate accessories and need the best of care to keep them looking tip-top.
Use the following tips to ensure your next smart outfit is a winner thanks to a sharp, crisp necktie:

Always Unknot

Once the day is through you should always remove your necktie with care. The temptation is to tug and pull the slipknot apart; this places undue stress on the delicate fabric. Instead, perform the regular tying moves but in reverse – that way you don’t have to worry about distorting your finest silk.

Cleaning Essentials

As with other smart outfit fundamentals, the dry cleaner is the best place to get your ties laundered. A good cleaning shop will use a delicate touch, so it’s worthwhile using a ‘not-so-loved’ necktie if testing the waters at a new Laundromat.
Should you find yourself the victim of a plate of bolognaise sauce or a glass of red wine, always blot away the excess – never rub – this’ll only spread the stain making the situation worse.

Ditch the tags, bars and clips

Whatever accoutrement you favour, consider removing it when its not entirely necessary. Each item will place an undue stress on the cloth, warping and distorting the fabric. While an occasional tie clip is fine, try to avoid using on a regular basis.

Storage is key

Rolling and scrunching will see your ties off faster than anything! The fragile fibres require extra special attention. Ideally, you’d want to invest in a tie rack as soon as possible. Failing this, carefully drape your ties over a coat hanger with a cylindrical bar in the middle to prevent any misshapening.
TOP TIP: When travelling, gently fold your ties and place inside clean dress shoes; this way they won’t get crushed and malformed in your luggage.

Say goodbye when its time

Perhaps the best way to keep your ties looking their utmost is to rid yourself of the old ones. Remove them from your collection when the points become soft and rounded or the fabric begins to pull rather than glide over itself.
Don’t mourn the loss – ties are one of the most reasonably priced accessories, so instead celebrate by purchasing two; remember, you can never have enough neckties!

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Tips For Men:How To Dress Formal Attire

The common mistake man made is ignoring the details,Most people think it is no big deal that wearing a pair old black working shoes to attend the party,which should not be sloppy.Furthermore,It is essential for every man to know how to fasten bow ties.

Today it is a symbolic atmosphere that you can see lots of well dressed men stand aside the street waiting for the taxi to attend a party.Black bow ties were special for the noble to attend noble party in the past,Now it is nothing new that people from all kinds of grade dress formal attire.however if you dress inappropriately,you will put yourself in a embarrassing atmosphere.

Clive Darby a famous tailor from Savile Row and also the founder of the Brand"Rake" said that you should dress custom suit as simply as possible,take care of the details and make the suit fit.Though,it sounds easy,it is incredible that lots of people made the mistake who don`t wear a belt.The color of sleeve button should be in consistent with that of the watch,and also black shoes should be with black socks.