It hasn't gone unnoticed that the only accessory worth sporting in menswear at the moment is the quintessential bow tie. Once reserved only for the dinner suit and special occasions, it is having somewhat of an urban revival of late with new styles emerging in prints, checks and tartans and designers teaming the traditional item up with the more casual attire of chinos and softly tailored blazers.
With Celebs, both male and female, in Britain and across the pond, sporting the latest trend it was only a matter of time before it took off. It started with a picture of our very own Doctor Who - Matt Smith - looking particularly English Gentleman in a tweed blazer complete with elbow patches and traditional wool bow tie. Never one to take the traditional route when it comes to fashion, Kanye West styles up his dicky bow with a distinctly suave urban get up and our prize for best dressed schoolboy goes to Gossip Girl's painfully stylish Chuck Bass - showing how the preppy Manhattan look is really done. Even the girls are in on the act with Dolce and Gabbana's androgynous trousers suits.
Personally we lean towards the traditional heritage looks and where better to get a hold of the ultimate accessory in quality fabric and retro plaid patterns than the Autumn/Winter collection at Woolrich Woolen Mills. In both a red and black and green and black colour-way these bow ties are the perfect addition to any stylish wardrobe. Hey while you are at it, you can even pick up a cord blazer from the collection and capture the heritage look perfectly.
The new face of Doctor who - Matt Smith goes all retro with the Doc's look this season
Kanye West
Chuck Bass makes the trend look effortless
Diane Kruger and Rihanna are both fan of the masculine trend
Woolrich Woolen Mills A/W09 Field Bow Tie
Throw in the Fishing Jacket in Wale Corduroy for the full retro look
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