Neckties are traditionally worn with the top shirt button fastened, and the tie knot resting comfortably between the collar points. However, it has become common in recent times for neckties to be worn as a casual item, tied loosely around the neck, nearly always with one or several buttons unfastened.

Neckties and Bowties for Men – The bow tie is a type of men’s necktie consisting of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. In keeping with its military background, the bow tie may have had the practical purpose of keeping the top of soldiers uniforms closed, and protecting the soldiers’ necks from the cold wind and rain, it may also have been inspired by fashion.

If you want to be on trend with the latest necktie fashion and still can’t find the neck tie you have been looking for, then you need to visit Bows-n-Ties.com, your online retailer for quality mens neckties, bow ties, cuff links and handkerchiefs.

To make it easier for you to find the perfect matching tie they have sorted their entire necktie and bow tie collection by color. In total they divided out ties into 18 different color shades. The most popular colors such as blue and red are divided into 3 different sub-categories each.

Bows-n-Ties.com offer wholesale prices and discounts on bulk orders. Most of their most popular ties are in stock in large quantity and available for immediate shipment. They do not drop ship as they carry their own inventory in their San Francisco based warehouse. Visitors to celeb-brands.com can use the Coupon Code “celebbrands* to get 20% off until November 30th, 2011.

Neckties and bow ties for Men may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. Some fabrics (e.g., wool) are much less common for bow ties than for ordinary four-in-hand neckties.

Men and boys wear neckties as part of regular office attire or formal wear. Neckties can also be worn as part of a uniform, whereas some choose to wear them as everyday clothing attire.

Bow ties are still worn and retain some sort of cult or eccentricity status but are no longer as fashionable or common in day-to-day to wear as other types of neck ties. Instead they have become a clothing accessory that men only wear on social occasions such as weddings, formal dinners or so-called black tie affairs.

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The Man Behind Hollywood’s Legging Trend

Three years ago, David Lerner came up with the idea to make the best legging in the world. He wanted to take the traditional legging and make it stylish: adding a zipper, putting a velvet strip down the side. He got his start making ten pairs, and took his product into 15 Los Angeles stores without an appointment. The first placed he walked into told him to “get the [expletive] out.”

Undaunted, Lerner pressed on. The next 14 stores all took his brand. He then traveled to New York, and soon had 30 stores ordering his line. Now, his DL Collection is an international brand, boasting celebrity clients such as Paris and Nicky Hilton, Megan Fox, Christina Aguilera, Lea Michele and Halle Berry.

The Man Behind Hollywood’s Legging Trend

Leggings are a type of fitted clothing covering the legs, which can be worn by both men and women.
Originally leggings were two separate garments, one for each leg. Modern leggings are typically made from a blend of lycra, Spandex, nylon, cotton, or polyester blend, but they can also be made from wool, silk and other materials. Leggings are available in a multitude of colours and decorative designs.

The core of the DL Collection consists of fashion-forward basics that are of the highest quality, edgy with great detailing. David Lerner adds flair by incorporating hardware elements such as heavy metal zippers, hook and eye closures, lace and sequin embellishments, as well as combining different tonal and fabric combinations with varied seam detailing. The entire collection is produced in New York City.

The Man Behind Hollywood’s Legging Trend

In an exclusive interview with TooFab’s Lawrence Yee, the 27-year-old self-taught designer, The Man Behind Hollywood’s Legging Trend, talks about why he chose to make leggings and why they became so popular.

TooFab: Why did you chose to make only leggings when you first started?

Lerner: The one thing women are brand loyal to is a bra. Why were they so brand loyal to a bra? It was intimate on a woman. I wanted to start with that concept — what would women be brand loyal to? Leggings are also intimate on a woman. It’s tight and hugs private areas on their body so there was a lot of thought that went into this.

TooFab: Why not manufacture overseas? [Lerner's entire operation is in New York]

Lerner: I am a big believer in U.S. jobs. I’m trying to help this economy and I can personally look over everything. My quality is better than the high end brands because they’re making it all over seas. I really have the best quality, and for me that’s what it really comes down to. People notice the difference. I use this really expensive fabric from Brazil and then I make everything here. That’s why women keep buying my products.

TooFab: How did you pick that material from Brazil?

Lerner: I looked at material all over the world. I got ten yards of fabric from Korea, China, Brazil, from the U.S., you name it. I literally would cut them up into 10 pairs of leggings from each one. I put them on girls I considered to be my customer and they unanimously loved the fabric that I got from Brazil. You can’t copy a New York bagel, you just can’t. That’s how it is with this fabric from Brazil. Many people tried knocking me off unsuccessfully.

TooFab: Are any of these ten girls celebrity clients?

Lerner: None were celebrities. They were just “it girls,” girls who work in the industry, girls that are trendsetters, PR girls, some girls that work with other brands, hip girls from LA and New York. I have so many celebrity clients it’s just ridiculous. I was just at Sundance with Kate Hudson. I gave Kate some of my maternity line. Someone like Lea Michele, she gave me her number and I develop relationships. I’m honest. If I see Christina Aguilera or one of these girls that I know wearing my stuff and I know they don’t look good, I’ll tell them.

TooFab: What is the difference between Los Angeles girls and New York girls?

Lerner: They are so different it’s hilarious. Once New York girls hit that age where they are out of college, they want to be taken seriously right away. They want to meet that guy right away and have kids. They sort of dress for that, opposed to LA where girls are more down to have fun. I think people dress according to that vibe. NY is more serious dressing and LA is more laidback. I also think there is so much horrible fashion right now it hurts my [expletive] eyes. People try so hard. People don’t understand that less is more. Girls don’t have individual style anymore. You see these girls in something that might be expensive but it’s just horrible.

Toofab: What are some trends you like for the summer?

Lerner: The biggest trend I see is girls wearing workout clothing around. I see Lululemon everywhere, on celebrities, on girls. They’re trading in fashion for comfort right now. I really believe that. You’re going to see a lot of skin this summer, a lot of crop tops, a lot of red. To me I think it’s going to be a sexy summer.

Toofab: What’s next for David Lerner?

Lerner: We are expanding on our dresses. As a company I’m just expanding more and more. But I’m a person that never wants to bite off more than I can chew. As a designer I want to do everything, but as a business man I know I can’t. I would say in the next three years you’ll see everything from my brand. You’ll see a couture collection.

Judging by the popularity of his leggings and dress line, you can be sure to see Lerner’s couture collection hitting the red carpet soon. You can click on The Man Behind Hollywood’s Legging Trend to watch the DL Collection video…

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The Queen’s Royal Wedding Handbag Sparks Sales Frenzy – Launer London has seen a 60 per cent increase in sales of more traditional styles since The Queen arrived at Westminster Abbey carrying a cream leather handbag hand-made by the luxury heritage brand and royal warrant holder. The handbag, handcrafted in calfskin leather, was a rectangular, boxy shape, with a top handle, and was a bespoke design made for The Queen about two years ago.

The Royal Wedding, the handbag’s first public appearance, has generated a wave of must-have envy amongst younger customers. In sharp contrast to Launer’s appeal amongst the 50-plus establishment; 20 per cent of the sales increase has been caused by stylish women in the 35-50 age bracket.

Given its illustrious pedigree, a Launer handbag is something of a ‘luxury bargain’, with prices ranging from £375 to £800.

You can click on The Queen’s Royal Wedding Handbag Sparks Sales Frenzy to read the full article…

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Bar Refaeli Unwraps for New Lingerie Campaign – Displaying the versatility that has made her so successful, Bar goes from sexy secretary to innocent angel in the sexy shots. The former Sports Illustrated model is so popular, she featured in the top ten hottest women in a poll by Maxim magazine.

You can click on Bar Refaeli Unwraps for New Lingerie Campaign to read more and view more photos…

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Key Fashion Trends of the Season: Mini Bags – After fashion legends Hermes, Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana had their models carrying the tiny bags of the season, the High street stores are expected to fill with fashionistas trying to get their hands on miniature versions of their favourite bags, which are just big enough to carry a lippie and a mobile and not much more.

You can click on Key Fashion Trends of the Season: Mini Bags to view more mini bag photos…

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Prada’s ‘Madras’ Bag is the Hottest Tote in Town – Already another must-have from Prada’s ubiquitous spring/summer 2011 collection, the Madras is the ultimate antidote to other, more discreet designer bags doing the rounds this season. Prada’s Madras tote is such a zesty shade of orange that it could also have been called ‘Chicken Tikka’.

You can click on Prada’s ‘Madras’ Bag is the Hottest Tote in Town to read the full article and view more photos…

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Just read an interesting article by new style columnist Hannah Betts of the Daily Telegraph, UK newspaper, entitled Scarves: Why it’s Hip to be Square

According to Hannah Betts “Moreover, they are a very January-ish strategy for making one’s wardrobe stretch further. A contemporary of Audrey Hepburn recalls that, as an impoverished chorus girl, Audrey had “one skirt, one blouse, one pair of shoes, and a beret, but she had 14 scarves. What she did with them week by week you wouldn’t believe.”

Where once scarves were deemed a tad old ladyish, now they are a global fashion fetish, not least for the young. Gallic hipsters are never seen sans scarf, Kate Moss rarely leaves home without one and the cast of Gossip Girl live for their neckwear.

You can click on Scarves: Why it’s Hip to be Square to read the full article…

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Illustraters Ivo Bisignano, Marcela Gutierrez, and Andrea Tarella have lent their artworks to the commercials, which advertise the Italian fashion house’s new limited edition Minimal-Baroque sunglasses.

Models share the limelight with dogs and eagles in the campaign imagery for Prada’s New ‘Minimal Baroque’ Sunglasses Range.

Always keen to push the fashion/art boundaries, Prada has commissioned three artists to create quirky illustrations for the label’s new limited-edition ‘Minimal Baroque’ sunglasses range.

Launched at the CAFA Art Museum in Beijing, China, the glasses are characterised by Rococo curls and unusual colour schemes of baby blue on black, royal blue on white and brown with beige.

Prada’s New ‘Minimal Baroque’ Sunglasses Range – Artists Ivo Bisignano, Marcela Gutiérrez and Andrea Tarella drew inspiration from the carnival-themed spring/summer 2011 catwalk show held during Milan Fashion Week last September, and the result is a series of boldly colourful and arresting images.

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The whole thing is in fact a cake, intricately fashioned from fondant and modelling chocolate – one of a range of lifelike creations from an American specialist bakery. And just like their real-life counterparts the cakes come with huge price tags. The most expensive cost £4,200 and was modelled on a Louis Vuitton trunk. Customers include Elton John and Demi Moore.

The cakes are the work of Highland Bakery, based in Atlanta, Georgia. The team of bakers is headed by Karen Portaleo, a former clay sculptor, She said: “When a client comes in I try and get a feel for their event and what they want – normally they are trying to tell a story about themselves. I try not to take much longer than two days because the cake has to be tasty and fresh. If it’s a really complex cake then we will work through the night to keep it moist…”

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The Dune Group was formed in March 2009 with the acquisition by Dune of Shoe Studio. Dune opened its first store in London’s Kings Road in 1993. It has expanded over the years and now has over 40 stores in the UK and Ireland and over 50 concessions in leading department stores. Its stores have wide geographical coverage across the UK in prime locations on High Streets and in Shopping Centres. Dune also has an international division with stores operated under license in the Middle East where there are 12 stores and Moscow Russia. There are ambitious plans to open more international stores over the coming year.

Dune won the Multiple of the Year award at the prestigious Drapers Footwear Awards in 2002, 2006 and 2007 and in 2007 also won the coveted Footwear Retailer of the Year Award.

Over the past 15 years Shoe Studio has been the leading footwear concession operator in the UK with concessions in all the major UK department stores. Since the acquisition by Dune of the Shoe Studio Group it has focused attention on developing the Bertie and Pied a Terre brands to create with Dune a strong and diverse group of brands in the affordable luxury sector of the footwear and accessories market.

The Dune Group offers a wide range of accessories including women’s bags, scarves, hats, sunglasses and jewellery. It has also created under the Chelsea Cobbler banner a unique offer of men’s footwear which includes both The Dune Group’s in house brands and some of the most exciting mens footwear brands in the UK.

Dune are known to many from their high street stores selling their well designed own brand Dune shoes for men and women. Although their stores are dotted all over the UK, you can also shop online.

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