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Alex Aillon
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.
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2002-05-01 15:03:00
What's a 'bowler' knot?
:  Insofar as men's ties… what is the 'Bowler Knot'?  How do you make one?
Alex Aillon Question:  Insofar as men's ties… what is the 'Bowler Knot'?  How do you make one?Answer:  Dating back to the golden age of 1930's Hollywood, the bowler is a crisp and elegant knot that's especially resistant to slipping. It requires a little extra dexterity.  Do some finger stretches first so you don't cramp up halfway through.   1.  Let the tie hang around your neck, uncrossed, with the lower tips separated by six to seven inches. Pinch the thin end in half with the crease facing away from you.   2.  Pass the wide end of the tie under the thin end. Flip the wide end around so the front of the tie is facing your shirt. Keep pinching the thin end until we tell you to let go.   3.  Follow through with the wide end, wrapping it completely around the thin end. Then wrap it around a second time.   4.  Still holding the thin end, bring the wide end under, up and through.   5.  Flap the wide end over your shoulder to keep it out of the way.  Loosen the knot...   6.  Then feed the wide end through.   7.  Hold the tie on both sides and pull it down.   8.  Pull as hard as you need to until the wide end is all the way through.   9.  Slide the knot into place. If pulled properly, the tie will end up with a single dimple in the center of the tie (or two dimples on either side of the knot).      Now you have it… a perfect 'Bowler Knot'.
 
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