This was practical but when clean and starched, collars and cuffs underscored the formal character of the clothing. However, they could be too stiff to secure the cuffs with a simple button. As a consequence, from the mid 19th century onward men in the middle and upper classes wore cufflinks.
Which tie is best for weddings? The best tie for a wedding is one that is elegant, draws attention and is best for formal occasions. The most popular, common and elegant of all knots that it should go with is the Windsor Knot. How do I choose a groom’s tie?...
MO YOUR OWN WAY, like when you wear a black bow tie- shaped like mustache 365 days a year.
Is the tie a good gift? The answer is YES! Ties are always worn on formal occasions but some people miss the thought that ties can also be worn with casual or semi-formal clothes. Considering the person’s status, work, style, or sense of fashion, ties can definitely best suit as...
Before 1917, members of the British Royal Family had no surname, only the name of the house or dynasty to which they belonged. The family name was changed as a result of anti-German feeling during the First World War, and the name Windsor was adopted after the Castle of the...
A wedding invitation is most likely to leave you bouncing off the walls but confused at the same time if the dress code says, ‘black-tie’.
Black is a phenomenal color, chic and classic. Nothing can go wrong with black combinations. The trick of the trade is to know how to accessorize black and how to best create the perfect ensemble.
If you have wondered who started the noose that the necktie is, it’s the Croatian mercenaries who worked for the king of France during the 30 Years War in the 17th century. They wore a piece of cloth around their necks that closed the top of their jackets. While it...
If you think that neckties and bow ties are different neckwears and prefer one over the other, then you might be surprised to know that they have the same origin. They both started with the Croatian mercenaries who worked for the king of France during the 30 Years War in...
Pocket Squares magnify an outfit, accentuating a tie or a bowtie. As with accents, you’d expect the pocket square to have originated after the necktie or the bow tie. Wrong, fact is often stranger than fiction which has to make sense. The necktie and the bowtie both originated from the...
There’s a lot more to dressing than just walking up to the cupboard, grabbing up any random suit, and putting it on. If you take time to aware of how to dress, there is no doubt that you will look dressed up to the nines.
To understand the importance of pockets in men's clothing one needs to go through a brief history of pockets.
Wedding season is at hand, the preparations pre-wedding can be daunting, and exhausting. We at KissTies have it covered for you.
A fashionable man is incomplete without his trusted suit and his prized tuxedo. Let us first discuss the difference between a tuxedo and a suit.
It is really important in an interview to assess or analyze the workplace environment of the company where you’re being interviewed and understand how you can best blend in with the overall ambiance and environment to come off as the best candidate for the job.
