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Custom Bow Tie & Suspender Wedding Orders

If you want to get your wedding party looking sharp and dapper, talk to us about doing a special order of bows and suspenders with customized packaging, which can double as gifts for the groomsmen for the big day! Weddings can be stressful, so you might as well do some shopping that you like, during the build up. We'll make sure your wedding party looks smart and handsome in their domestically made accessories. It's all about the details. (Photo: Myrtle & Moss Photography)

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JACK: The most casual suspenders

We've had a lot of good feedback about our casual JACK suspenders, most of which was unrequested, and we wanted to share some of it here. (The identity of commenters has been hidden to protect their identity from ill-willing belts.) Testimonial 1: "These are perhaps the most casual braces I've ever worn - and I'm what's called a brace face. I love the hardware, and the option of buttoning in or clipping." Testimonial 2: "This was the first pair of suspenders I'd ever tried, and I was not optimistic. However, they're easy to wear with all my pants and shorts (just not at the same time)." Testimonial 3: "Untraditionally, I wear these with all my skirts and get nothing but positive feedback (I...

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Globe and Mail & Vancouver Magazine

We're always excited to be a part of the conversation in the press, but even more so when it's in two of our favourites! Is there anything better than the Globe & Mail Weekend Style section? Not when you're STROKES Organic Bandana is included in there with a whole host of other amazing gift ideas for Mother's Day from some of the friendliest Canadian brands.  Then there's the April 2017 Vancouver Magazine with their 6 Style Essentials for Spring which featured our custom Limited Edition silk Pocket Square collaboration with John Fluevog. So much love out there all round... we are always grateful.

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Personalized Custom Gifts for Holiday and Christmas

We all know that accessories make the perfect gifts of the season, whether it's a made in Canada bow tie, pocket square, necktie or suspenders. But receiving a gift with your name right on the custom box in the same lettering as the style information is another level. Being a champion gift giver is as simple as these steps: Choose a gift for someone on Cursor & Thread Tell us the name you want stamped on the box, in the COMMENTS at checkout. We ship it to you, or directly to them... Holiday Success!  

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Black and white polka dot bow tie

The Henry black and white polka dot bow tie is made in Canada using a chambray fabric with woven dots. It's one of our best sellers and there are a number of reasons why.  Self tie bow tie This is a self tie bow tie, but comes with a back clip if you want to save time after it's been tied once. The hardware is very subtle, and it's the best quality we've ever found. Formal fashion The Henry bow tie can rub shoulders at the highest formal occasion whether that's with politicians (honest or dishonest) or bankers (no comment). Casual fashion Additionally, the Henry bow tie is right at home going for a Sunday afternoon stroll, or taking a bike...

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