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The 2024 Portrait Competition

The 2024 Portrait Competition

We wish to encourage our patrons to have indulge in their creative skills and have the courage to face up in the mirror for our self portrait competition. 

As I ran a search today on my computer for all the portraits that we have received over the years since we began to run these competitions, I was amazed at the quality and time that some of you have taken to contribute. This one featured was from Bernard Karamazov in 2013. 
— Nicholas Atgemis
It's An Emotional Thing

It's An Emotional Thing

This morning, I will go back to the cutting table to begin with the next batch of one-off pieces for the website. Every time I start to cut silk it...
— Nicholas Atgemis
Good Black Tie Doesn't Date

Good Black Tie Doesn't Date

It's 1955 on Sunset Boulevard and two screen legends are at a function together. Both are dressed superbly and the photo will never date - and that is black tie for you. It remains a constant in a world that's ever changing, and done correctly it stands the test of time. Please let us help you find that perfect bow tie, which in James Dean's case is an elongated black satin silk slim batwing. And this shape we will work on as of today. Most excellent, most elegant. 
— Nicholas Atgemis
For The Wedding Customer - Let Us Serve You

For The Wedding Customer - Let Us Serve You

Esteban Santos bought his grosgrain silk bow tie from us and had it shipped Fedex to Florida, from there it travelled to Cali in Columbia and there he married his beautiful bride in a splendid wedding. 
— Nicholas Atgemis
Our Majestic Black Remains Our No. 1 Seller

Our Majestic Black Remains Our No. 1 Seller

HOWEVER!!!!

Our Majestic Black bow tie remains our number one seller worldwide.

The most remarkable present a woman could give her man, the most remarkable present you could give yourself, the most remarkable present you could give to a groom or groomsmen, or the father of the bride, or your future father in law - is our Majestic Black. It is the Goldilocks of our range of bow ties, fitting so many faces and tying so beautifully. 

— Nicholas Atgemis
The Best And Fastest Drying Shorts You Will Ever Own

The Best And Fastest Drying Shorts You Will Ever Own

What is Made In Italy any more after the fiasco surrounding the 57 Euro Dior bag went viral? 
— Nicholas Atgemis
Notes On Where We Are At

Notes On Where We Are At

 Some of you may not want your bow tie maker to have an opinion on things and I do understand that. There is an old Johnny Carson quip that “why is it that everyone that should be running the country is cutting hair and driving taxis”. It still brings a smile to my face.
— Nicholas Atgemis
King Charles - He Must Wear It A Lot - How To Repair It

King Charles - He Must Wear It A Lot - How To Repair It

King Charles must wear his bow ties a lot because you can clearly see if you zoom in on this image that his bow tie has frayed on the top edge, most likely because he keeps a clean shaven face, and inevitably the face rubs against the silk causing fine hairs to pop up. 
— Nicholas Atgemis
The Entire Amount Donated To The Wayside Winter Appeal

The Entire Amount Donated To The Wayside Winter Appeal

Here is a chance to do something for someone else. It's been a very cold winter in Sydney and you and I have a roof over our heads and heating. Imagine what it might be like to be living out on the street with nothing to shield you from the elements, walking 25 kilometres a week on average just to find places to stay. Not having anyone to nurse you when you are sick. Not having anyone to talk to when you are down. This is the reality for a lot of Sydney's homeless. Fortunately, The Wayside Chapel gives these people a place to come to, to get a hot shower, to have a dignified meal, to clip your nails and see a doctor and spend some time talking to those in similar situations. 

Today and tomorrow until 8am on the 1st Of August you can take 70% OFF your purchase on all but black tie and the entire sale amount will be donated to The Wayside Chapel. I made our first donation this morning. The remainder will come from your generosity. 

If you want to donate straight to The Wayside Chapel, you can do so by clicking here. 

The super George Michael once wrote that "charity is a coat we wear twice a year" which is all to true. So the code today to get 70% OFF will be PRAYINGFORTIME. 

Good luck and any questions please text +61413140994.

— Nicholas Atgemis
The ABC Rule - Don't Leave Home Without It

The ABC Rule - Don't Leave Home Without It

Once upon a time I approached a friend, he is much closer now than then, and I poured my heart out about a woman that had driven me to distraction....
— Nicholas Atgemis
The 3 D's Of Property And Mornings On Bondi

The 3 D's Of Property And Mornings On Bondi

So many interesting characters turn up to Bondi in the morning after we have our swim. At the moment it is getting as low as 6 degrees when we hop in. The water hovers between 14 and 17. It gives you that most excellent thrill as it passes over your neck as the wave crashes against you. The water is dark, not black, but very dark. A small amount of light comes from the street lamps and the homes and apartment blocks that flank the north and south headlands. It is usually quiet but for the waves and at the moment the waves have been smaller, the water further out from the shore, a bit of a hike really. You worry there are sharks of course, but to date I’ve never seen one. One thing is for sure, you are a helluva lot more confident when you have one or more friends joining you.
— Nicholas Atgemis
Can't Be Cloned - For Now

Can't Be Cloned - For Now

The Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping once said "it doesn't matter what colour the cat, so long as it catches the rat" . I believe I had just altered the original quote to rhyme but I believe it makes it more catchy. 
— Nicholas Atgemis