Style
A DAY IN VENICE
I am so glad we chose his option. To see Venice in winter was magic. Firstly, it was filled with Venetians and not tourists, or if they were there, they were minimal and the ability to negotiate Venice was easy and effortlessly charming. You meander over one bridge, down a narrow passage, turn a corner, onto the next bridge. What a city! I had done Venice twice before and it was absolutely fantastic on both occasions but chaotic, hot and in many respects uncomfortable.
Closing Dates Xmas
Closing 23rd December 2022 To February 5th 2023 .
It's time for me to visit the looms again and it has been almost three years since I was last in Italy so I am excited to see what we can conjure up both in terms of new products and fabrics for the business along with new blog content. However, sadly, it comes as unusual times ahead with no certainty that our global economy will be as buoyant remains at the forefront of everyone's mind as we sail into 2023.
All private commissions will cease from the 15th December.
We hope to hear from you in 2023 - you can get me day and night on +61413140994 and whilst I travel.
My Island Homes - Two New Limited Edition Printed Silks
Don't Miss This Sale Stock - They Are One Of A Kind Bow Ties
Odysseus Resists The Call Of The Sirens
He Spoke Style On Le Noeud Papillon
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Brian Sacawa, He Spoke Style, USA
The Bow Tie
Those in the know, know that the best ties in the world come from Le Noeud Papillon in Sydney. Nicholas sells pre-cut bow ties, but he also does bespoke work as well, which was good news for me because the pre-cut bows are just slightly too large for my face. After some Whatsapp back and forth, Nicholas cut me a bow in premium grosgrain silk in his very unique modified butterfly pattern.
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Melanie, I Agree With You
Nothing Quite As Cool As A Great Scarf With An Overcoat Come Winter
Back On Deck With Fresh Stories And New Designs
I met some exceptional people , mostly men, though I travelled with two exceptional women who were both faster across the snow and more adept at cross country skiing than myself. It was a privilege to be amongst younger, fitter and better skilled mountaineers.
The Snow Brumbies By Le Noeud Papillon - A 90x 90cm Silk Kerchief And Pochette
How To Tie A 90 x 90 cm Silk Kerchief By Le Noeud Papillon
Perhaps the most number of ways I've seen them tied was in deck of cards from Hermes that went around a few years back. I was blown away to be honest. It looked like a month of Sundays worth of standing in the mirror.
For myself I prefer a single four in hand knot, also known as a school boy's knot, because it is easy to do and keeps the band of silk around the neck narrower than other types of knots. I then tuck the knotted ends under my sweater or jacket. To be fair, these days I rarely wear them with shirts because I find when you wear them with traditional shirts they tend to look more like ascots. When I am feeling louche or else ebullient, I will knot the kerchief and leave it hanging out as pictured. I tend to stay away from scarf rings, even though we produce them. The reason harks back to a quote I once read of Honore De Balzac where he says that the choice a man makes for his neckwear coupled with the manner in which he ties it, is the greatest portal into the manner and style of the man. I think he is indeed correct, but perhaps this is no longer relevant, given how few men these days are wearing anything around their neck.
That being said, it is wonderful to do something when nobody else is doing it. So all manners of neckwear for myself, are becoming that exotic bit of kit that separates you from the herd.
Enough said, enjoy the three knots I posted up this morning on Instagram and YouTube and please your eyes out for new silks and cashmere arriving this week and the following. They will be very short runs, very much worth having a look at.