A touch of class: the subtle cool of the silver tie clip
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Is there anything that shouts cool sophistication more than a silver tie clip? It’s not flashy, it’s not in your face, but there’s something effortlessly classy about it. Don’t believe us? Let’s name a few people that have been spotted wearing tie clips: Ryan Reynolds, David Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio. Now, let’s look at somebody who famously eschewed wearing a tie clip of any kind: Donald Trump. See what we mean? And man, how times have changed. Ten, fifteen years ago, wearing a silver tie clip was something that was saved only for your grandad. It was a relic of a...
A touch of class: the subtle cool of the silver tie clip
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Add some texture to your autumn wardrobe: how to wear woollen ties
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As we enter that period of shorter days, longer nights and the constant ‘do I need a coat today?’ dilemma, you’re probably thinking about switching your wardrobe around a little bit. Your boat shoes and loafers have been replaced by sturdy winter boots, your trusty summer jacket has been replaced by your hardy winter one and your lighter coloured suits have been subbed out for darker tones and thicker fabrics. But what about your tie? Doesn’t the humble tie deserve a winter break too? After all, silk ties don’t always match up well with winter fabrics. Step forward woollen ties....
Add some texture to your autumn wardrobe: how to wear woollen ties
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The FT Guide to: men’s striped socks
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Sometimes, plain black socks (or white, if you’re rocking that Off the Wall-era MJ look) just aren’t going to cut it. We wear socks every day, and yet we very rarely recognise their true potential. And while they may just be a barrier between your shoes and your feet (and, on hot summer days, a sweat barrier to stop your shoes from becoming a biohazard), they’re also the perfect opportunity to throw a dash of extra personality into your outfit. And there’s no better – or more versatile – sock than the men’s striped sock for doing this. Not convinced?...
The FT Guide to: men’s striped socks
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Next-level accessorising: the knitted pocket square
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We all know about the knitted tie. It’s perfect for bringing a touch of the casual to the formal outfit or for shaking things up a little. And we know that it has a long history of association with arbiters of cool: James Dean, Sean Connery (and James Bond) and The Beatles. More recently, men’s style icons like David Beckham, Ryan Gosling and Idris Elba have all rocked a knitted tie. And yet, what about the knitted pocket square? Why don’t we ever hear of celebrities rocking a knitted pocket square? Because it’s a next-level accessory move. It’s not for...
Next-level accessorising: the knitted pocket square
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Wear it your way: check out our custom-made ties
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Here at Frederick Thomas, we’re incredibly proud of our range of ties, bags and accessories. We choose or design every piece by hand, so you can be sure that when you buy from Frederick Thomas, you’re buying the very best. However, we also know that there are some occasions where an off-the-shelf Frederick Thomas tie isn’t going to cut it. In those cases, there is only one solution: a custom made tie. What are custom made ties? A custom made tie is pretty much exactly what it says on the tin: a tie that we have custom-made according to your...
Wear it your way: check out our custom-made ties
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A James Bond Essential: The black knitted tie
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Whether he's seducing women, foiling international plots or just drinking a shaken-not-stirred martini (fun fact: a shaken-not-stirred martini is a pretty rubbish cocktail), there's one thing that's always the same about Mr Bond: he looks damn good. So, if we want to look damn good too, it makes sense to take a few style tips from the man himself. (Let's just ignore the fact he doesn't exist, eh?) In the novels, Ian Fleming was keen to go into a lot of detail about what Bond was wearing, smoking or drinking at the time. And that's great, because it gives us...
A James Bond Essential: The black knitted tie
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The Tweed Weekend Bag: A Menswear Essential
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Whether you're off on a stag do, heading to the country for a long-weekend or just travelling across the country for a conference, you need a bag that matches your outfit. You need a bag that looks as good as you do. And for that, there's only one option: a tweed weekend bag. Why the tweed weekedsnd bag is such a must-have: If you're in the market for a new bag, there's a lot to consider. You've got aesthetic concerns, of course. Too often is a sharp suit or outfit ruined by a man using the same bag he used...
The Tweed Weekend Bag: A Menswear Essential
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The FT Guide: How to rock an orange knitted tie
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There's no doubt about it; wearing an orange knitted tie isn't a quiet choice. It's not a subtle choice. And it's not an easy look to pull off. But, if you put it together right and wear it with just the right amount of confidence, it's a game-changer. The FT Guide to: rocking an orange knitted tie If you're thinking of grabbing an orange knitted tie and throwing it on with your everyday suit, then hold fire. There are a few rules for wearing a vibrant number like this, and you're going to want to stick to them. Rule #1:...
The FT Guide: How to rock an orange knitted tie
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FT Guide: How to wear a tweed tie
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For years, tweed had a bit of a bad reputation. Just the mention of tweed would call to mind an older, well-to-do gentleman who was off for a spot of fox hunting or hacking through the countryside on horseback. But then, a few years ago, tweed had a re-invention. Tweed was cropping up everywhere, from high-street stores to Nike high tops. Tinie Tempah even got involved. And so, of course, the internet was awash with tonnes of ‘How to Wear Tweed’ guides. If you managed to miss them, take a minute and check out the GQ video below: But what...
FT Guide: How to wear a tweed tie
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FT Picks: Our Top 5 Animal Ties for Animal Lovers
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Whether they’ve got four legs, three legs, two legs or no legs, we love animals here at Frederick Thomas. (If you didn’t catch it, did you see the photoshoot we did with Epsom Canine Rescue last year?) That’s why we’ve created a range of ties that feature some of our favourite animals, creatures and critters. What are you waiting for? Make like David Attenborough and check out our top 5 animal ties for animal lovers: (Public service announcement: this post is full of terrible animal puns. Don’t say you haven’t been warned.) For the man who always dresses to the...
FT Picks: Our Top 5 Animal Ties for Animal Lovers
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FT Guide: How to tie a Balthus Knot
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We’ve spoken about the Balthus knot before, but only in passing and hidden amongst other knots. Which is a shame, because the Balthus knot is a show-stopping knot. A knot that puts all other knots to shame. Which begs the question, why doesn’t the Balthus know have its own blog post? Well, now it does. The FT Guide to: the Balthus Knot: If you’re of the ‘go hard or go home’ mentality when it comes to tie knots, then the Balthus knot is the knot for you. This knot was originally based on the knot style of the French-Polish controversial...
FT Guide: How to tie a Balthus Knot
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The FT Guide: How to Tie a Knitted Tie
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The knitted tie is the undisputed king of casual ties. You can throw it on with your suit for a laidback, casual look. You can wear them in the middle of summer and in the depths of winter. And you can even wear them with jeans and not look like a complete muppet. But there are a few rules that you need to remember when you’re choosing, wearing and tying your knitted tie. Luckily, as something of an authority on ties, we’ve got your back. Here’s our short and sweet guide to how you should tie a knitted tie: STEP...
The FT Guide: How to Tie a Knitted Tie
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