As luck should happen as I ironed and pressed the first scarf I texted Annie Pope to let her know her winning scarf could be collected and she just happened to be on her morning walk in Vaucluse and popped in 5 minutes later to collect it. 

This was a difficult decision to make because there were SO many wonderful submissions on this round of the competition but Annie’s really resonated with me, and perhaps there was some bias on my behalf given we do pursue so many Australiana themed designs. Nevertheless, it came down to a decision based on what might be the most wearable art and the best use of colours and Annie’s really was exceptional. 

I am pleased to inform you that Annie is now in possession of hers, one has come home with me, one is now in the window and a couple more remain. 

Do you like it as much as I do? I would love to know your thoughts.

What is a bow tie? In its most basic form, as it once was, it was two long pieces of silk sewn together, inverted, closed off, then tied around the neck and formed into a bow. That’s it. It’s not that complicated. But then it evolved. What was once a white ribbon developed over time into various weights, grains and patterns in silk, then into a multitude of shapes. And then of course you need to add all the other aspects of menswear that would bring it all together. Your jacket, your shirt, your pocket square, your waistcoat, your trousers, your socks, your shoes, your suspenders. And then of course it’s not just that either, its bring it together, which goes with which, do you contrast or do you run with one colour, what about clashing patterns? And so, when we see our customers wear our products, like Robert below at the Cartier exhibition in Melbourne, it is a pleasure as much for us as it is for our customers, and, I might add, all those menswear enthusiasts who follow our Instagram to see exactly that, because dressing well is an art form. It takes time, it takes patience in the collection of all these things that come together in a sort of sartorial symphony. 

Thank you Robert. Such a pleasure to see you wearing our products. This is a heavy weight emerald ottoman silk weave.