Showing posts with label dapper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dapper. Show all posts

Friday, 31 March 2017

Dapper Man Of the Month for March

Our March dapper man of the month is Ryan Gosling! Gosling has been in some amazing films including the most recent La La Land, The Notebook, Drive, The Big Short and many more.

Gosling was born in Ontario, Canada on November 12th 1980 and started his career as a child star on the Disney Channel’s Mickey Mouse Club. He gained a wider audience when he starred in The Notebook in 2004.

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Gosling has received many award nominations such as an Academy Award for his performance in Half Nelson (2006), a Golden Globe Award for Lars and the Real Girl (2007) and a second Golden Globe nomination for Blue Valentine (2010) and many more.

He is also in a rock band called Dead Man’s Bones with his friend Zach Shields.

Gosling has dated stars such as Sandra Bullock and Rachel McAdams, but has been dating the gorgeous Eva Mendes since 2011 and they have two daughters; Esmerelda and Amada.

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Interesting Facts
  • His childhood nickname was “Trouble”
  • Ryan Cabrera has a Ryan Gosling tattoo on his calf
  • He’s an accomplished jazz guitarist
  • Ryan built the car he used in Drive
  • Contrary to his famous meme, he's never said "Hey, girl."
Best Dressed Moments 

Ryan in a Gucci tuxedo 
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Here he is wearing a burnt orange tie with an added slate blue tie bar. 

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Gosling looking very dapper in a 3 piece suit and tie bar. 

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Friday, 24 February 2017

Dapper Man of the Month for February

Our dapper man this month is none other than the infamous Tom Hardy. He is an English actor and producer born in 15 September 1977 in Hammersmith, London. His career began at the age of 21 in 1998 when he won a modelling contract in The Big Breakfast's Find Me a Supermodel competition and he then joined the Drama Centre London. Hardy had to leave the Drama Centre early because he got the part of US Army Private John Janovec in the BBC TV series Band of Brothers.

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A year later in 1999 he married his first wife Sarah ward a producer, they divorced in 2004. He has one son with ex-girlfriend Rachel Speed. They were together from 2004 - 2009. Their son Louis is now 8 years. He has a second son (born October 2015) with Charlotte Riley who he met on the set of Wuthering heights in 2008 and married in 2014.

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In 2008 Hardy stared as Handsome Bob the gay gangster in guy Ritchie's film Rocknrolla. Then in 2009 he played the title character in the film Bronson all about the life of the real English prisoner Charles Bronson. 

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His career really started to pick up in 2010 when he stared in inception with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He went on to play parts in many hit films such as The Dark Night Rises as Bane, Mad Max: Fury Road as Max Rockatansky, Legend as both of the Kray twins and The Revenant as John Fitzgerald.

Although Tom often portrays a bad guy on screen he has a softer personality in real life. He and Rachel have two rescue dogs together, one of which he appeared in an  advert for PETA with to promote the adoption of pets. He also has appeared twice on the cbeebies children's programme Bedtime Stories, once on New Years Eve and once on Valentines day which was a treat for many of Hardy's adult fans as well the the children the show is aimed at.

Best Dressed Moments

Here are what we think are some of Tom Hardy's most dapper moments.

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Interesting Facts 
  • Michael Fassbender was his classmate at the Drama Centre London and they appeared in Band of Brothers together. 
  • He has a tattoo of his agent's name on his left arm.
  • In his mid 20's he had an addiction to alcohol and crack cocaine but has been sober since 2003. 
  • He was cast as Rick Flag in Suicide Squad but had to drop out due to conflicting schedules with The Revenant. 
  • He speaks fluent French.  

Monday, 30 January 2017

Dapper Man of the Month for January

This month we have chosen TV personality and model Calum Best as our dapper man. His father George best was a football legend. Calum moved to the UK when he was 21 years old. He has appeared on numerous reality TV shows such as: Celebrity Love Island, Fool Around With, Come Dine With Me.

Birthday: February 6th 1981 (aged 35)
Born in San Jose, California
Son of English Model Angie Best and George Best, footballer

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Best came third in Celebrity Big Brother 2015 and has now returned to the Big Brother House in the 19th series of Celebrity Big Brother. 

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Facts You May Not Have Known

  • He has a daughter
  • Dated Lindsay Lohan
  • He's had three hair transplants
  • His mum Angie took him to get his first tattoo at the age of 15
  • Best is playing the lead role in an upcoming mafia film due to be released in June 2017
  • His middle name is Milan, named after his Godfather.
Best Dressed Moments

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Friday, 20 January 2017

The Fab Ties Team and Our Customer Service

Us at Fab Ties take great pride in our work and are dedicated to provide the best possible customer service. We always strive to keep our customers happy and greatly appreciate good feedback. Here are some kind words from our customers:


'Thank you for the prompt service. Will definitely recommend.' - Steven from Derbyshire

'Fantastic seller, although the tie was initially out of stock they kept us updated with no less than three phone calls and were incredibly pleasant throughout. They used real people to talk to us instead of email updating or robotic messages, giving truly exemplary customer service.' - Rachel from Stoke on Trent

We are happy to take orders over the phone if you are not comfortable using online. We also can offer some discount if you would like to place a bulk order whether it is for a large wedding party or maybe even a sports team. We have a great selection of wedding accessories available including ties, bow ties, cravats, cufflinks and waistcoats. Our Rugby Balls Silk Tie by The Tie Studio and Rugby Ball Socks by The Tie Studio would be perfect for any rugby team for example.



If you see something on our site that is out of stock but you want it please contact us and we will try our hardest to get more in for you or find a suitable alternative.

We can also offer a bespoke service so if there is something in particular you would like but cant find it anywhere this could be the perfect solution. If you are interested in our bespoke service or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We offer free standard delivery on all UK orders and you can get 10% off your first order with us using the code FIRST10 when you place an order on our website www.fabties.com

Email us at: info@fabties.com or Telephone us on: 01892 836380

Monday, 26 December 2016

Boxing Day Sale - 20% Off EVERYTHING!

Us at Fab Ties hope you had a lovely Christmas day yesterday, now that Christmas day has passed our amazing Boxing Day sale has begun! There is a brilliant 20% off absolutely everything site wide (excluding delivery), so take your pick from our huge range of mens accessories and take advantage of this fantastic deal while you can. This deal cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

It is the ideal opportunity to start shopping for something a bit different to wear this New Year's Eve. You could even get a head start on your birthday present buying for the coming year. Or why not say thank you to your Christmas day host with a lovely little gift and bring a smile to their face. 

We offer free standard delivery on all UK orders which will take 3-5 working days to reach you by 2nd class post. We have a plethora of products available from funky novelty socks, unique lapel pins and nearly every design of tie you could think of, to wedding waistcoats, cravats and even cummerbunds. 

Outfit Inspiration

Here are just a few of our products and some outfit inspiration to show you just how great they will look when added to an outfit. All of our mens accessories are extremely versatile and could be great for a huge variety of occasions and with a multitude of outfits. 

Our selection of party ties are perfect for just that, a party. So whether it be for New Years, a birthday party, formal event or to have just in case something crops up one of these ties would be great. You can see our party ties here

If you are off to a swanky event turn up in style wearing a charcoal grey suit with our spectacularly colourful yet smart Van Buck Limited Edition Stars Multicoloured Silk Bow Tie and inject some hidden quirkiness to your outfit with these Black Sheep Socks by The Tie Studio


Our Lapel Pins are a great way to add character to your look. You could add a burst of vibrancy with a colourful feather, or add a simple and classy finishing touch with a metal lapel pin. Lapel pins go great with a smart casual or dapper gentleman's outfit. See our Lapel Pins here.

Our Gold Plated Leaf Lapel Pin paired with a navy blue blazer and some pale beige trousers would make a great outfit to wear if you're going to a wedding at the beginning of the year, or if you are going out for a meal out with the family, your girlfriend/wife or just with friends. 


Why not nab one of our beautifully crafted Knightsbridge scarves while you can get 20% off?! They are made to the highest quality making them a truly distinct piece of mens neck wear. Do not let your style go by the by in the effort to stay warm this winter, stay dapper with one of these great scarves. There is a large selection of patterns, materials and colours to choose from. You can see our Knightsbridge scarves here

A countryside walk at the beginning of the new year in the fresh and crisp air can be great to clear your head and refresh yourself after the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year's. Do it in style with a light blue pair of straight leg jeans, a burgundy jumper, khaki coloured coat, some pale grey gloves and our Grey Line Design Tweed Scarf by Knightsbridge







Friday, 16 December 2016

Dapper Man of The Month for December

Jenson Button is our dapper man this month, he is a Formula One driver for McLaren-Honda. Jenson Alexander Lyons Button was born in Frome, Somerset on 19 January 1980 and now lives in Monaco with properties in the UK and Bahrain. He is the son of  John Button who was a rally drive well known in the UK during the 1970's.

Jenson loved racing since he was young, he liked racing BMX bikes as a child and then started kart racing at the Clay Pigeon Raceway when he turned 8 years old. At the age of 9 he won the British Super Prix.

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He went on to have a very successful start as a kart racer and was the youngest person ever to win the European Super A Championship. At the age of 18 he then moved onto car racing and won multiple races including the British Formula Ford Championship and the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch. In 1999 Jenson entered the British Formula 3 Championship, finishing as top rookie drive in 3rd place. At the end of the year he became a member of the Williams Formula 1 team making him Britain's youngest ever Formula 1 driver.

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He has since moved clubs several times. He has been a driver for: Williams, Benetton, Renault, BAR, Honda, Brawn GP and McLaren. He joined McLaren in 2010 and is still with them now however he recently announced he will step down from his face seat in 2017 with the option of him returning as a race driver in 2018.

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Best Dressed Moments

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Fun Facts


  • He has 3 tattoos. 
  • He competes in triathlons and does mountain biking and body boarding.
  • In 2014 married model Jessica Michibata and they divorced just a year later in 2015. 
  • This year he is dating model Brittny Ward.
  • He failed his first driving test.
  • He is an ambassador for the brand Head and Shoulders. 
  • Jenson used to call his dad Papa Smurf.



Wednesday, 30 November 2016

Dapper Man Of The Month for November

Our dapper man of the month for November is Eddie Redmayne. His full name is Edward John David Redmayne and he was born on the 6th January 1982 in Westminster, London. He married Hannah Bagshawe on the 15th December 2014, they have one child together Iris May who was born June 2016.  He studied at the Trinity, Cambridge. He started off with a brief modelling career then moved onto a professional acting career in the West End. Eddie then made his screen debut in 1998 with guest television appearances.

In 2012, he co-starred in the hit musical Les Misérables alongside Amanda Sayfreid, Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman.

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One of his most recognised roles was in The Theory of Everything in which he played renowned scientist Stephen Hawking. For this role he received a Golden Globe, Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor.

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Eddie also stars as Newt Scamander in the brand new prequel to the Harry Potter films called Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In the film Newt (Eddie) has just returned from a trip to collect some magical creatures. However during a stop over in New York some of them escape. We follow Newt on his quest to find his fantastic beasts. 

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Fun Facts 

  • He went to Eton College
  • Eddie is good friends with Benedict Cumberbatch and they have both portrayed Stephen Hawking in different productions
  • Eddie Redmayne was awarded an OBE in 2015
  • He is colour blind
Best Dressed Moments

Here are just a few examples of when we think Eddie Redmayne has showcased his style and well and truly earned the accolade that is dapper man of the month.

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Monday, 14 November 2016

How To Wear Our Scarves

We have a wonderful range of scarves, plain, patterned and brushed silk. They are perfect for keeping the chill off while looking stylish this autumn and winter. Scarves are always a popular accessory as the weather gets colder they can be great to add some personality to your outfit while keeping you cosy. See our collection of scarves here: http://bit.ly/2febnCa

At www.fabties.com we offer free standard delivery on all UK orders and 10% off your first order with the code FIRST10.

Outfit Inspiration

A scarf is a very versatile accessory, they can look very debonair draped around the neck as a part of a formal evening look, or be a great addition to a casual day outfit. Here are some ideas of how to wear our scarves for different occasions.

Wear our Plain Burgundy Aviator Silk Scarf by Knightsbridge with a black dress suit and a white shirt for an incredibly dapper look which would be great to wear to a dinner and dance. This scarf is made to a high quality and the burgundy colour will really stand out and contrast the black suit and white shirt creating a very striking look.

Our Grey Brushed Silk Scarf by Knightsbridge with a black jumper, pair of dark blue jeans and a bottle green duffel coat is fantastic outfit to keep you warm and snug when you go for a refreshing a winter walk. 

Stay on trend by tying our Gold and Dark Blue Paisley Aviator Silk Scarf by Knightsbridge around your neck in the style of  a neckerchief. Pair it with a white shirt and some navy blue chinos  for a smart casual day look. 




Monday, 7 November 2016

How to dress for work - Autumn edit

As the days start to get darker and more gloomy and with Christmas looming everyone could do with a pick me up. So why not cheer yourself up with some new stylish additions to your wardrobe. A new accessory can transform last years clothing into new on trend outfits. Check patterns have become the new stripes, neckerchiefs are more popular than ever and 70's style is creeping back. Duffel coats are the height of fashion, velvet is making a come back and metallic fabrics are all the rage. Especially prominent colours of the moment are sky blue and a variety of red and pinks. 

Outfit Inspiration

If you are looking for some inspiration on what to wear to work this Autumn look no further. Here are some suggestions from us at ww.fabties.com on how to follow this seasons fashion trends at work.

A great alternative to a neckerchief is a cravat. They give off the same casual yet debonair feel but can also be slightly more formal, making them perfect for a work environment. This Van Buck Tiny Paisley Navy and Red Patterned Cravat would be the perfect addition to your office wear and the colours are very fashionable this season. You can see our collection of casual cravats here: http://bit.ly/2dRuIfc and our plain self tie cravats here: http://bit.ly/2eIXhue


Combine two integral styles by adding a hint of pink and check pattern to your outfit with this Van Buck Dress Stewart Tartan Tie. Wear it with a white shirt and some dark navy blue brushed cotton trousers for a smart casual office look.




Wear our Plain Sky Blue Cotton Bow Tie by Knightsbridge with a black velvet dinner jacket, a white shirt and some black trousers for a very dapper look. 




This Plain Platinum Slim Tie  is made from satin polyester so has a metallic effect. It would look great with a pair of our Plain Black Trouser Braces, a pale blue shirt, some black trousers and a black duffel coat. 






Friday, 4 November 2016

Ties in Movies

Movies can be a great showcase of fashion over time. They can show us how trends have changed throughout the years and can give us some great outfit inspiration. Actors costumes are inspired and influenced by the fashions of the era and the place in which a film is set. Films can have a huge influence on fashion trends, bringing old styles back into popularity or creating brand new ones. We have picked out some ties from movies that we think look great.

In the classic crime drama hit Pulp fiction the gangsters John Vega and Jules Winnfield always look smart in their black suit and ties.

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Kingsman: The Secret service features some quirky and dapper outfits with eye catching ties. The characters look very smart in a variety of pattern and plain ties.

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The new Harry Potter prequel Fantastic beasts and Where to Find Them is set in 1926 New York and showcases old fashioned clothes and accessories. The star Eddie Redmayne wears an interesting thin stripe patterned bow tie.

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The Wolf of Wall Street set in the late 80’s early 90’s features a lot of smart office style outfits seeing as it is all about the stock market. It displays some fantastic ties from that era.

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The physiological thriller Shutter Island starring Leonardo DiCaprio  is a great example of 1950’s fashion.

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The Fifty Shades of Grey movie is a very successful film and features a lot of smart, sophisticated fashion. This grey silk tie featured in the film has attracted a lot of attention and become a very popular tie. 



You can buy a Van Buck Fifty Shades Of Grey Platinum Silk Tie here at www.fabties.com.


Suicide Squad is one of the most recent DC comic book films. In several scenes of the movie Jared Leto who plays the Joker wears a white bow tie as a part of a black tie outfit.

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In the classic romantic comedy Pretty Woman Richard Gere plays a successful and wealthy business man who hires Julia Roberts to escort him to important events. 

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