2003-01-07

The Xmas and New Year's Parties are over: one common denominator: neckties still pose a threat to our mental sanity... And we had a lot of fun practicing new styles with cousins and friends... So here is the final guide....

Neckties became commonplace as the 19th Century English Coach drivers were starting to develop techniques to guard their scarves around their necks while travelling through the icy countryside
Here are some links for the more stylish underprivileged that have yet to learn to choose their favourite among the wide array of necktie-knotting techniques...

Cambridge College Scientific analysis of 85 ways tot tie a tie...
and the book that goes along with it...

Scouting historical review of ties

Our favourite is definetely the Shelby or take a closer look here (Shelby2) with a silk tie and a sexy knot that stays up all day long...