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The 5 Best Black and White Ties of 2017

You don't have to be attending a stuffy event or conservative party to wear a black and white bow tie or necktie, nor should any of our top 5 black and white ties be considered in any way boring. Some of the most exciting scenarios are perfect for black and white or grayscale neck adornment. Consider any event in a location with an overload of colour, or where most patrons will be full of fauna and floral. In these situations, a tasteful or even bold use of black and white is instantly classic yet contrasting. The Soirée Black and white floral can be tough to find, but it's not tough to look good in. The General We loved the simplicity of this bow tie...

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ACE Hotel + Cursor & Thread

We've had a personal and professional relationship with The ACE and many of its amazing staff for over a decade now, so we were thrilled to be able to collaborate with them on Neckties & French Knots for the opening of their amazing New Orleans Ace Hotel this Spring! The ACE changed the hotel industry, and managed to offer the perfect combination of comfort and cool with the friendliest staff you're likely to meet, which is a tall order, but a welcome one when away from home.  We've enjoyed the whole process from the very beginning and loved joining forces and comparing notes. We were lucky enough to see our wares in action first hand recently and couldn't have been more proud to...

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Our Valentine Necktie

In classic serendipitous timing, our new striped, seersucker Deckhand Neckties are now available, in three colour choices just in time for Valentines. Feel free to gift, or wear one of these 'made in Canada' numbers if you are at all interested in meaningful praise from other pleasant humans. Nothing welcomes Spring back like seersucker: bold yet casual, and unanimously enjoyed. Wear one knowing that it was made by 2nd Generation tie-makers, pretty close to your home... globally speaking.

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Cursor & Thread Neck Ties

We're so excited to announce that we have our first four handmade, handsome, cotton, linen and chambray neckties on hand, already in some stores and almost on our site! Like all our products so far, these ties are handmade in Canada by friendly Canadians and will take you from office to evening in style. Measuring 2.75" at their widest point, these materials will look familiar with our Harrison Herringbone, our black and our grey S'n'P linen blend, and our chambray Railway cotton. Our suggested placement is around your neck, but feel free to explore...  

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