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I suspect, like many here, my only bow tie for a long time was for my DJ. I have always struggled with tieing the bow tie and attributed it to my more general lifelong struggle with knots (barely passed sailing school in my teens). I had thought that my black bow tie was long enough until one day I ...

My family is Lithuanian so traditional tartan is "flexible". I actually like the idea of tartan trousers. I'm having a suit made of black watch and could use the trousers with my black DJ. Thank you for the suggestion - it 's very creative.

Thank you for the replies. I had looked at the Black Tie Guide site before but must have missed that page - thank you for reminding me. I have a regular tuxedo getup and was planning on using the pants, cummberbund, etc so the look was generally traditional but with a bit of flair. My wife an I have...

I am planning on getting a tartan dinner jacket made up. It will be shawl collar/lapel, one button, etc. My question is whether there is any sartorial or historical basis for having either (1) black grossgrain/satin lapels versus (2) self-faced lapels (i.e. of the same fabric as the rest of the jack...

I have a two year old jacket from the Harrisons linen and can only say good things about it. It is heavier than what you usually find in retail and keeps its shape amazingly well. I intend to get a couple of suits made up this year or next.