STRIPED TIES Striped ties have been around for as long as there have been ties. During this millennium we have seen a great resurgence of great looking striped ties with vibrant colors and varied patterns. It seems that everyone has a striped tie in their collection. Have a look at what is in stock at Gentlemanjoe.com. We are sure to have a striped tie that will become one of your favorites. Striped Ties at...

SKINNY TIE TRENDS In the recent 5 years or so we have seen an amazing resurgence of the thin necktie or skinny tie as some call it. Neckties in general have had many style changes throughout previous decades and we have seen the skinny tie come and go in the past. What is very different about its return this time around is that it has come back with a vengeance. In previous incarnations of the skinny necktie, we have seen the...

Who says only women can be fashionable? These days that is not the case! In recent years, men have become increasingly concerned with what they wear and how they look. Gone are the dark days when it was okay for men to roll off the bed and wear the first thing they grab from their closets. Men today are more willing and eager to channel GQ then Caveman and are not ashamed to admit it. Wonder what the trends are for silk ties for 2010? Both...

Do you ever wonder why in movies and in real life, wives or mothers always tie neckties for their husbands or sons? The answer is simple:  Because a lot of men don’t know how to tie their own ties!  Growing up, that was one of the first things I was taught:  How to tie a necktie.  And from the moment I learned how, I spent my days tying polyester or silk ties for my father, brother, cousins, friends and boyfriends. Are you a man who...

You’ve bought what you consider the perfect silk tie and are you now scared to wear that silk tie every day because you don’t want  to get it stained?  Silk ties are very popular because not only are they elegant and professional looking but they also boost your confidence. If you have all these marvelous silk ties but you don’t use them just because you’re scared to stain them, here are things that will serve as...

Are you looking the perfect gift to give your dad, brother or boyfriend? What you really want is something they will be able to appreciate and really use. Why not give them a silk tie. But if you are scouting for silk ties on the market, you have to take some factors into consideration before purchasing. For instance, the age and personality of the recipient are important and should help you narrow your choices down. If you are giving it...

Quality silk ties, especially those from Italy or France, can be pretty expensive. That’s why it’s important that you know how to take good care of them. After all, you wouldn’t want to be able to wear your silk tie only once before you have to toss it out. That would almost be like flushing money down the toilet. Need some care tips for your ties? Here are three main basics you should know: 1. Folding It is important that you untie...