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It is no secret or surprise that a lot of planning is involved in a wedding. From the bride’s dress to what her bridesmaids will wear to the venue, cake, and food as well as how many guests will be attending and where they will be sitting, these are all things people know need to be sorted for a wedding. There are some things you may not have given a second thought about, such as choosing the right wedding tie. Wedding ties for weddings can be just as complicated as any other part, though. They don’t need to be, and we are here to stop things from getting too complicated.

You’ve probably worn a tie at least once in your life. The big problem with choosing ties for weddings is that there is a ridiculous volume of variety to choose from. To help you make sense of it all, we are going to break it down into simple sections.

First, let’s discuss the differences in tie shapes.

Necktie or Bowtie You may wonder, do you need a necktie, or should you be wearing a bowtie? Well, the easiest way to establish that is by answering the following question – are you having a more casual wedding or a very formal one? For casual weddings, neckties are the better choice. The great thing is that even if your wedding is hard to categorise in some way, you can’t go wrong with a necktie as there are only a small number of dress codes and scenarios where neckties will look wrong. If you are having a black-tie optional or strictly black tie dress code for your wedding, you need a bowtie. However, they can work, if you can pull off the look, for an informal wedding, too.

Now onto colours

Wedding Neckwear Colours You will find that a lot of couples opt for a wedding tie for the groom and the groomsmen in a colour that ties in with one or more of the overall wedding theme colours. However, there is no reason why you need to do this if it’s not important to you.

Choosing Fabric After you’ve established the type of neckwear you want to wear at your wedding and the colours, you need to consider the fabric. The reason you should even be given this much intricate and specific thought towards the tie fabric is that some materials are better suited to certain seasons.

So, try to pie a tie in a fabric that works for the season your wedding is taking place in. For instance, for summer and spring weddings, linen and cotton are ideal, whereas wool flannel, knit silk and velvet ties are better for winter and fall.

What About the Groomsmen and Their Ties? If you are not fussed about how the groomsmen look in comparison to you, then any of the options we’ve discussed above can be used for groomsmen ties too. If, though, you want to stand out more, there are several easy ways to make this possible:

• If the groom is wearing a necktie, the groomsmen could wear bowties or the reverse. • Groomsmen wear solid colours when the groom is wearing a patterned tie • Groomsmen wear colour ties when the groom is wearing black • Groomsmen don’t wear ties and the groom wears a tie.

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Are you excited to say I do to the love of your life? Or maybe you’re the best man who is supposed to give a speech at your friend’s wedding. Either way, you want to create an impression with your wedding neckties.

Our wedding neckties not only flaunt your character, but add to your charm. People will not only remember how you looked but what you wore at the event. We know that weddings aren’t supposed to be ordinary which is why we designed different many various patterns and colours for you to choose the perfect men’s wedding necktie. We even have a collection of page boy’s wedding ties, so the little ones can look as dapper as the grown-ups!

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Browse our range of earthy tweed bow ties. Tweed is woollen twill cloth usually woven in herringbone or checked designs. However, speckled donegals, houndstooth and of course Tartan patterns are popular.

Originating in rural Scotland, it is still produced there to this day. The name reflects its original location and its weave. With connections to the River Tweed and a misreading of tweel, the Scottish form of twill.

The wonderful thing about tweed is it is never just ONE colour. Therefore, our mens tweed bow ties can be paired with numerous elements from your wardrobe – a real all-rounder. One style tip is that you create contrast with the other fabrics in your outfit. For instance, to pair a textured mens tweed bow tie with a fine/refined tweed fabric jacket.

Our Men’s Tweed and Wool collection offers a large variety of gents accessories. Such as Mens Tweed Bow Ties, Pocket Squares, Neckties and Scarves. Our various designs include Checks, Herringbone, Donegal, and Solids in a number of colours. These range from greys, browns, pinks, country greens, blues and black.

Our in house team of designers are well versed in gents tweed tie fashion. We take our inspiration from classic tweed designs as well as the current trends in mens fashions.

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Velvet bow ties have a much more sumptuous, heavyweight look. The colours appear to glow due to the fabric. Our range is available in shades of black, blue, red, gold, purple and white.

Browse our huge range of colourful luxurious velvet bow ties, perfect to compliment any outfit. Visit our website now.

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Knitted bow ties are machine-knitted to produce a textured effect which is unique. The fine-knitted 100% silk fabric is on offer in a choice of colours and patterns. These include solid burgundy, blue, and black. In addition to black/red striped and black/white polka dot designs.

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Are you excited to say I do to the love of your life? Or maybe you’re the best man who is supposed to give a speech at your friend’s wedding. Either way, you want to create an impression with your attire. Our wedding ties not only flaunt your character, but add to your charm. People will not only remember how you looked but what you wore at the event. We know that weddings aren’t supposed to be ordinary which is why we designed different many various patterns and colours for you to choose the perfect men’s wedding tie. We even have a collection of page boy’s wedding ties, so the little ones can look as dapper as the grown-ups!

An important part of the wedding etiquette is to choose the right wedding tie, which can be a challenge, but with our offer and expertise we feel we can make the choice for the Groom and Groomsmen an easy one. We have a wide range of the most current colours in skinny wedding ties and standard wedding ties across our various luxury fabrics. A matching hanky is available too which will complete that essential sartorial look. If you are a wedding guest you can afford to have more fun, by adding a brash of colour to a black suit or if you are wearing a blue suit, orange and pink ties make a bold statement. This style can also be worn for any summer prom event!

Our stylish Silk Wedding Ties and Silk Pocket Squares complement the majority of today’s modern wedding suits (with the exception of black-tie Dinner Suits). It is now very popular to wear regular style ties, tied in a full Windsor knot for your big day. This ‘look’ is also timeless. Cravats and Bow-ties have fallen off in popularity recently.

Outdoors, rustic, bohemian and relaxed weddings are continuing to be the new trend and with this style of wedding, so continues the trend for tweed. Our Tweed Ties or Wool Ties with Tweed Pocket Squares look great with the right waistcoat, tweed suit and tweed flat cap.

The latest trend and etiquette for the mens wedding party is to wear ties and pocket squares that coordinate with the groom. It is no longer essential for the groom’s party to match the colour of their ties to the bridesmaid dresses and wedding flowers. In fact, we advise all our couples not to get too caught up in colour matching, especially if you want to create a unique look for your wedding. It is often about creating your own individual look that gives you the confidence to relax and enjoy your experience of a lifetime.

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Our mens silk bow ties are available in a bewildering array of patterns and colours, ranging from subtle to loud! Silk has a luminous quality, and so suits a range of colours. Our exclusive designs include gingham, floral, paisley, waves, stripes and a number of other patterns.

Knightsbridge Neckwear sells affordable Mens Silk Bow Ties in a wide range of colours. Free worldwide delivery.

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Of all the things that are discussed with regards to planning for your wedding, when you’re a man, there is not often a lot of attention given to the suit, let alone the tie.

If you don’t believe us…watch any of those Don’t Tell the Bride programmes and you will see a lot of time and effort spent on the bride’s dress, the bridesmaid’s dresses, the venue and other things, with a small percentage of the time dedicated to picking out suits and men’s clothes.

However, like I Love You, Man, which is one of the few films that has a scene dedicated to men discussing what they are going to wear to a wedding, many men are taking more of an active approach to thinking about and choosing what they want to wear and not just settling on something.

There are plenty of other blogs out there that deal with choosing the right clothing, but what we want to help you with is choosing the best tie.

Use Your Wedding Colours

The first thing you need to do when choosing the right tie for your big day is to take into consideration the colour scheme. Whether you have a specific colour scheme or a theme, or nothing at all, you need to think about the colours of the tie and the colours of your suit and the colours of your bride and their wedding party. You need to think about it all because you want to complement rather than clash.

Pick The Suit

Most reading this will not do things backwards, so you will want to make sure you pick out your suit first before you pick the tie.

Although there are different schools of thought on what the best way is, we think it is often good to think about creating an impact when choosing the fabric. Consider a material that is quite heavy and is likely to hold its shape well. For example, if you are opting for a dinner suit or a morning suit, consider wool mohair or barathea. These fabrics are both known for creating very sharp and cool silhouettes.

There are some important rules to bear in mind if your wedding is in the summertime. Lighter toned greys are a very good, if formal shout. Grey has a real elegance to it and complements most skin colours and tones. Avoid the mistake of a navy blue, if blue is your thing, and instead choose a more grey-blue or mid-blue tone.

Now Comes the Tie

Now comes the bit we’ve all been waiting for – well maybe that’s just the team here at Knightsbridge Neckwear – choosing the tie. With the suit and colour scheme sorted, the first thing you need to consider is when you are getting married, which season and how formal your event is going to be.

When you have a summer wedding, you should pick a tie with a lighter colour and thinner fabric, than if your wedding is taking place in wintertime.

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Are you looking to change up your wardrobe? As we head out of winter and into spring, the last thing you may be thinking about is scarves. Especially if you are thinking of the chunky, knitted woollen and yarn-based ones you would more likely wear on a cold wintry day. What we had in mind, though was something a little different – silk scarves, like those available here at Knightsbridge. What is it about silk scarves that we think makes them so appealing?

Function and Fashion

Two of the main reasons why you should consider adding a silk scarf or two to your wardrobe is fashion and function. Or flair and function if that sits better with you. Basically, silk scarves that look great and achieve that iconic British fashionable look, similar to the mods and scooter boys.

Know this, though, if you are trying to make yourself look a little more gentlemanly and stylish, adding a scarf, whether it’s entirely necessary or not, will definitely do the trick. Many people are now looking for silk scarves also as a way of adding a cravat-style finish to the polo shirt/casual shirt and tweed jacket looks, to give it additional style and colour.

More Masculine Than You May Realise

The words scarves and masculine, especially when the scarves in question are made from silk, are not the most commonly paired words ever. That is the perception anyway. That silk would be thought of as being a bit more flamboyant and not rugged. However, when you choose a nicely toned paisley silk scarf to finish off your look for the day, you will find that when paired correctly and tied appropriately, it can look very manly. So, don’t worry too much, and just be bold about it.

Ideas for Wearing and Tying a Silk Scarf

To help give you some ideas, if you are really feeling out of your depth, we have put together a mini-guide to some of the classic ways you can wear and tie a silk scarf.

The Wrap Around

Are you looking to make a much bolder statement than one that suggests you just slung it over your shoulders and around your neck? You could try the casual but slick and cool wrap around.

Parisian Style

For a more in-your-face approach to wearing a scarf, where it is definitely the focal point of your entire look, why not try for what is known as the loop or Parisian knot. To achieve this trendy style, you need to make a coil with the scarf, put it around your neck, passing both ends of the scarf through. When you wear your scarf this way over a jacket, the safe will have a very voluminous look that will remove any pretence of subtlety.

Formal Way

Are you going to a super dressy, formal event later in the year, when the restrictions are lifted? One thing you may not realise is just how good paisley silk scarves can look when paired with tuxedos. Although we would normally suggest you opt for a solid light or dark toned silk scarf for this kind of occasion if it is not a strictly black-tie event, why not bring a touch more character to your look?

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The interesting thing about the question realised in the heading of this post is that, if you have already settled on everything you are going to wear, you have already essentially decided whether it will be a necktie or bowtie you finish off with. Why? The right neckwear is dependent on the context it’s worn in, so it is determined by things like whether you are wearing a tuxedo or suit, how formal or informal the event is and the style of shirt you are wearing.

Although this sounds incredibly complicated, it doesn’t need to be.

In the following post, we are going to outline some tips and things to remember so that you always choose the right neckwear.

Which Should it Be? – Necktie or Bowtie?

Interestingly, there are only a small number of occasions and situations where you must follow rules about neckwear. Before we discuss those, the best way to choose whether you are going to wear a necktie or bowtie is by considering how casual or formal the event is.

For instance, if you are going to a more formal event, those when you are required to wear a tuxedo or have a black-tie option or black tie dress codes, then a bowtie is best, as it is better to lean on the side of being overdressed than underdressed.

When you are wearing a suit, or know you are going to a more informal and casual occasion, neckties are fine.

Common Situations and the Appropriate Neckwear

Useful clues as to the neckwear you should use are the type of suit you are required to wear if you know it.

You Are Wearing a Pleated Shirt

If you are wearing a pleated shirt, the choice is simple as it is formal. Many pleated shirts are worn with tuxedos and button studs. Neckties in general are casual and would get in the way of the button studs, so it’s not ideal, and you need to wear a bowtie.

You are Wearing a Tuxedo

If you are required to wear a tuxedo, it means the event you are attending is formal and there’s likely already a particular dress code established. If the event is a black-tie one, then you need to opt for a bowtie, not a necktie. However, if there is a bit of leeway, if the event is a creative or optional black tie one, you can wear the one you prefer. Make sure, though, it is a black silk or satin tie.

You Are Wearing a Suit

If you are wearing a suit to an event, then it would normally be recommended that you wear a necktie and not a bowtie. However, if you are looking to stand out, wearing a bowtie will do that.

It can be a little confusing if you are not familiar with the ins and outs and the dos and don’ts of neckwear and different types of events. Hopefully, though, we have helped you to understand a bit more about what you should wear and when.

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If you’re looking for men’s clip on braces, then you’ve come to the right place. Our range of clip-on style braces in an array of colours and patterns make them perfect for trousers and suits of all types, from black and blue to red and pure white, as well as tartans, pin dots and striped.

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If you’re looking for men’s leather end braces, then you’ve come to the right place. Our range of button-on braces in are offered an array of colours so they’re perfect for classic trousers, from black and navy blue to red and pure white.

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Although we are still in the depths of winter and feeling the bite of those low temperatures (some parts of the country more than others, admittedly), we can look with hope to Spring and then Summer. By then winter will be but a memory, and things will be heating up (okay, warming a little). Despite the warmer temperatures, however, in the starting months of spring, there will still be a reason to wear scarves to stay warm.

 It obviously remains to be seen whether or not we will still be in a lockdown situation, but hopefully, by that point, the world will be opening up a little and we will all have excuses to get dressed up. Even if you can’t go out, why not treat yourself to mark the changing seasons with a new bow tie, neckerchief, or pocket square. You could even really spoil yourself and get all three.

 At Knightsbridge Neckwear, the team are fully committed to making sure only the best products are available. In the following post, we wanted to highlight some you should consider for when the weather improves.

 Bright and Colorful Scarves

 With the changing seasons from winter to spring comes brighter skies and longer days. As we have already suggested, there is still a coldness in the air during the first half of spring, so scarves are still an essential accessory to have in your wardrobe. Especially if you feel the cold more than others.

 With that in mind, if you have been wearing those browns, greys, and blacks throughout winter, you may want to invest in something a little brighter. At Knightsbridge, there is a wondrous array of bright and quirky scarves. Al made to the same standard, with the same high-quality materials. The great thing about our scarves for sale can also be used as face masks if the same social distancing measures remain for much of the year.

 Smart and Sophisticated Neckties

 Okay, we may all still be on Zoom and doing things socially distanced for some time yet, but that doesn’t mean there is no use for a nice necktie or two. You still want to look your best, even if are participating in a work meeting online through video conferencing or attending a “stay at home” quiz night with friends. At Knightsbridge Neckwear, there are plenty of great neckties to choose from.

 In terms of style, patterns, and colouring, there really is something for everyone. Not all guys are the same and even if you think you have a unique style that can’t be catered to, the neckties available at Knightsbridge are sure to prove you wrong.

 Finish that Smart and Stylish Look With a Pocket Square

 Again, this may be something you may have thought was resigned to being kept in the wardrobe for a “special occasion”. However, as different lockdowns continue to keep us away from what we would all consider normal, it may be time, especially in the spring when more social gatherings are likely to take place, to get some nice pocket squares to add an extra bit of debonair gentlemanly class to your suits.

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It is that time of the year again when love is in the air- new love blooming and old bonds strengthening. Amidst the joy and celebration of love, don’t let the stress of gift giving get the better of you. Exchanging gifts should be fun and a marker of love and, not something that leads you to apprehensions and worries for days and weeks before Valentine’s day. With a wide range of tasteful collection of menswear apparels, Knightsbridge Neckwear will help you rediscover the joy in picking the perfect gift for the love of your life.

At Knightsbridge Neckwear we focus on the perfection of the details of dressing up, and specialise in curating accessories that level up men’s dressing game. We believe that there is more to a man’s attire than just shirts and pants, they could me made highly nuanced by adding special touches that can make their look edgy and sharp. Let your loved one know that you truly care about the little yet crucial details of their lifestyle by picking up a piece from our website that truly complement’s your partner’s style statement. Nothing is as elegant an accessory like a beautifully crafted scarf, and we have scarves in a plethora of patterns and different textures. From printed silk scarves, brushed silk scarves, paisley silk scarves to cotton scarves, knitted scarves, lambswool scarves- we have it all and more.

Our collection of ties has something for every man, whether your dear one loves dressing formal and clean or they love adding quirk and edge to an otherwise formal outfit, we have got you covered with our special range of neckties and bow ties. You can make your pick according to the colour palette and aesthetic that your partner aims usually when they put together an outfit. Or if you want them to experiment with their style, pick a texture and pattern which they have never tried before, so that they can explore more options and arrive at a wonderful new style statement. Our ties are designed to perfection and come in silk, polyester, knitted and velvet textures, and each of these textures are available in various styles giving you the freedom to choose from a lot of options.

Some of our other statement pieces that make for a perfect gentleman’s apparels are our cravats and pocket squares, these are very intricate and delicate pieces of clothing. Cravat and pocket squares are complementary items of formal wear that go very well together when matched in terms of colour and pattern. We have silk squares, printed silk squares, woven squares, polyester squares, tweed wool squares and cotton squares. To complement pocket squares we have an exquisite collection of cravats in paisley silk and in a variety of colours, prints and patterns.

Let your man explore the art of intricate styling with Knightsbridge Neckwear’s luxuries ties, cravats and scarves. If they are already into accessories then our neck wears and pocket squares are something that will hold a special place in their heart, particularly because it comes with love and adoration from their partner. This Valentine’s day don’t sweat about finding the ideal gift for your man because we have your back. Focus on the special details of their life, the intimate and memorable moments you spent together, let your gift reflect the essence of your relationship. Let colours and prints speak, if you want to break free from the convention of associating the colour red with Valentine’s. Browsing through our collection will be in itself a joyous exercise preceding the special day. Finally, don’t forget to indulge completely, heart and soul, in the celebration of bond and partnership and make it memorable with tokens of love from Knightsbridge Neckwear.

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We are fast approaching year two living under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although vaccines will hopefully bring about a lot of changes and maybe even a return to a more normal way of life, until the infection rates go down, we are still living in a world that revolves around face masks and social distancing.

It is very easy to get face masks, covid-19-friendly and face coverings these days because everyone needs them. While many people are happy enough to wear any face covering as long as it provides enough protection, there are others out there (perhaps even you if that is what drew you to this post), that are looking for something more stylish. And why not?

They are an essential part of our day-to-day attire that we all need, so it is only reasonable that we want to put our own stamp on them and choose a stylish option like we would when choosing other essential items like our clothes. That is why many people forgo the more conventional form of face mask and instead use scarves.

Are Scarves as Face Masks Safe (Or Even Legal)?

The subject of what constitutes a face mask or face covering is one that there is a lot of misunderstanding about. The fact is that there are no legal requirements about what a face mask should or shouldn’t consist of because they are not considered medical devices.

Where there are rules about the general public wearing face masks, it is less about what they are made of and how they are manufactured and more that they are wearing them in the first place. As a general rule of thumb, they should consist of at least two layers of fabric or material and should cover your mouth and nose completely. But other than that, there are no legal stipulations.

Which means that yes, you can wear scarves as face masks. UK retailers, restaurants, and other places you are likely going to want to visit are not legally allowed to stop you from entering their establishments simply because you are not wearing a conventional face mask.

A Chance for Some Individuality

Therefore, if you were looking to put your own stamp on what you wear down to the face covering, rather than wearing those masks you see all over the place, then you should consider the scarves for sale at Knightsbridge Neckwear. There really is something for everyone.

Whether you are looking for a silk scarf, in either a bold single colour or a paisley pattern or something a bit more sumptuous like velvet, they have many great products available. Of course, if you prefer, they have woollen and cotton scarves too. Even though Knightsbridge Neckwear are primarily focused on selling men’s accessories, you can even pick up something nice for that special lady in your life in the form of a women’s lambswool scarf.

So instead of wearing uncomfortable and ill-fitting face masks, scarves and Covid-19-restistant face coverings are designed as one-size-fits-all, you can wear one of their amazing scarves. Covid-19 does not appear to be going anywhere anytime soon, so we should all learn to live with it and adapt accordingly.

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Thought to originate from the Thirty Years War of the 1700s, mens bow ties were originally worn by Croat mercenaries. Neckwear was then adopted by the French court of Louis the 14th as a Cravat.

Our Knightsbridge bow ties are available in a eclectic mix of fabrics and designs and many plain colours.

Our mens luxury bow ties are on offer in silk, velvet, satin, cotton, wool and tweed. The bows in cotton, wool and tweed as well as our knitted silk look great with denim. The silk, satin and velvet bows are suited to that formal occasion, such as a black tie event.

We truly have a bow tie for every outfit, and every occasion!

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Knightsbridge Neckwear was founded by Darren Farrell in 2007.

 Darren says: “Knightsbridge was born out of my fathers’ love of the most famous corner shop in London.   In addition to where that shop happened to be situated and his love of Great Britain in the 1960’s.   This decade, together with my love of all things Retro, therefore, gave me the inspiration to start my first collection.”

 The brand is situated in Ripon, North Yorkshire.   We are a family run firm and we offer a combination of both quality and service.   Our aim is to offer each customer a fabulous collection of luxury menswear products, such as our iconic paisley silk scarves.

 We trawl classic British images from the 1960’s era and design our artworks based on these, adding our own unique twist.   Our fabrics are sourced globally and we adopt our mills for manufacturing in limited edition quantities.   Above all, we produce each collection with attention to detail.  Our expertise offers classic neckwear that has been perfectly cut, stitched, labelled and pressed with care.

 We pride ourselves in being able to offer any design of any neckwear item that includes your own company or club logo.   Please contact us to meet any corporate needs you have.

 Our handmade product are tailored by dedicated craftsmen to provide luxurious handling.   Our in-house design team ensures all ideas provide us with a leading edge over our competition.

 The brands are:- Kensington which sits nicely underneath the fabulous Knightsbridge Luxury and Sorrento Diamond.   The latter two being made to the most superior specification.