 | Alex Aillon
is the General Manager of McPhail's Clothier. Alex has spent over 12 years of his professional career in men’s clothing. Alex’s experience includes every component of men’s fashion... from costume design and formal wear to luxury and men's accessories. You may contact Alex at McPhail’s Clothier, 7348 W. 21st St. North in Wichita, or by phone at (316) 729-1999. |
Clothing, Shoes & Apparel
2002-06-01 17:41:00
Of ties and cuffs
Question: What's the latest fashion trend on ties and cuffs for men?
Answer: With the onset of business casual fewer businessmen are using suits and ties, however, the trend is swinging back toward professional dress for work and ties are becoming very popular again. Woven silk ties win over silk print ties, meaning the silk is actually woven together to form a pattern or design (like a rug) versus screen printing on silk (like screen printing picture or pattern on a t-shirt). Windowpanes and stripes are excellent with contrasting, brighter colors such as yellow, blue, orange, and yes, even pink. A tie can either make or break a suit; you can take an older suit, wear a new, fashionable tie with it and change the entire image of everything your wearing. However, keep in mind that bad or cheap ties will also work just as well to change the entire image of everything your wearing. Professionals are buying fewer ties now, but they are choosing them with greater care and spending more money in order to achieve a more refined look. French cuffs are also making a comeback, but the accessories are kept to a minimum, no tie bar, tie tacks, or tie chain thingy, and please, please, no cartoon characters on your tie.
