Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Saga Forgotten
What a Saga; more energy is expelled through shopping for the food we consume. It’s a hand to mouth existence broken by spates of joy, there’s a bus with everyone’s name on it, but they don’t always run on time; man's struggle for triumph in a world that seems designed to destroy him. If pride is mans’ fatal flaw, he is keenly aware of it, no matter how baleful. Thankfully we have silk ties and cufflinks -- functional distractions from the harshness of reality, now, life need not be so unbearably boring. Forget the saga.
A Tapestry Of Tartan In A Tie
Direct from the Vivienne Westwood Fashion House, a vividly colourful collection of handmade silk ties, including this rendition of the classic tartan in true form. A mixture of navy and sky blue, pink, tulip and orange on richly textured silk twill.
Friday, 19 December 2008
Children Of The Revolution; “Iconic Influences”
The “Icons Cufflink Collection”, featuring, Che Guevara, Sir Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe are brought to vibrant life, using sterling silver, enamel and Swarovski Crystals to create instantly recognisable forms. But, unfortunately, nowhere to be seen, the formidable Fidel Castro is not depicted, however he needs no introduction and, highly respected. Trexs’ song best describes “Children Of The Revolution” We’ve displayed Che Guevara before. And, do so again in honour of Fidel Castro’s 50 year experiment.
Friday, 5 December 2008
And A Tie To Match
Matching ties and cufflinks is sure to draw attention, so, if you have the time and inclination. This silk tie is part of the Ian Flaherty collection, available at selected online shops only.
The Swarovski Factor
When it comes to effective use of Swarovski Crystals the first name that springs to mind is Ian Flaherty. He has played a major role in popularising cufflinks and best of all they are handmade in his London studio.
The Black Heart Cufflink
After all these years, this remains one of the most consistently popular styles in Vivienne Westwood’s collection of men’s jewellery. It’s distinctly English, just like the Orb and, all the other out of ordinary designs that have emerged from Vivienne’s fashion design house in London.
Saturday, 22 November 2008
Emergent Cufflinks: The Well Groomed Man
Cufflinks have emerged not only as affordable fashion accessories conveying your own personal style, but also as great gift items for almost all occasions, for men as well as ladies.
An ever expanding range of French cuffed shirts appear on the horizon giving men the variety they deserve. Any opportunity for decoration is worth its while.
After many years of repetitive styles the demand is relieved by wise enough retailers, well researched by keeping one eye on the weather. Just a quick browse in any upmarket department store will reveal more than a dozen brands offering fragrant grooming to taunt any man.
An all time favourite Hugo Boss splash on after shave. Just a small dose is enough to last the day, coupled with a subtle hand lotion to barrier against the harsh environment of air conditioned offices.
If you really want women to notice, then a little adornment won’t go astray. Polish your shoes, be a little extravagant in your choice of silk tie, a freshly ironed shirt, a close shave, clean finger nails and you will be prepared for any occasion (in a red skirt)
Monday, 20 October 2008
Everlasting Floral Ties
Between late August and Mid November Western Australia’s wild flowers are blooming. In particular the everlasting, found in the Gold Fields and commanding special views in Kings Park, which overlooks the Perth City skyline. Also on display this floral tie, non seasonal and available no matter where in the world you are.
Friday, 8 August 2008
Autumn Leaves For Cufflinks, By August She’ll Be Mine.
There is no need to guess the colours of Oak, Maple and Cherry as they change season upon season. Their essence has been captured perfectly in these miniature pieces of jewellery. And here are the opening lines of William Wordsworth’s most famous poem.
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Enamel Cufflinks: The Chrysler Building New York
A pair of enamel cufflinks that symbolise the essence of art deco architecture, Just like the façade
Friday, 11 July 2008
Che Guevara Revolutionary Cufflinks
In fond memory of the revolutionary Che Guevara who once brought an entire nation to its knees, a modern day Robin Hood if you like. Now an honourable legacy is created in realistic depiction of the man, the cufflinks the revolution.
Friday, 20 June 2008
Marilyn Monroe Silver, Enamel And Swarovski Crystal Cufflinks
Marilyn Monroe’s life like beauty is captured perfectly in these collectable designer cufflinks using Swarovski crystals, sterling silver and enamels. Value is retained for many years to come in the “Icons Collection” because they are in short supply, designed by a world class jeweller using all the materials in keeping with an age old tradition.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
The Icons Silver Cuflinks Collection By Veritas Gifts
The “Icons Cufflink Collection”, featuring, Che Guevara, Sir Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe are brought to vibrant life, using sterling silver, enamel and Swarovski Crystals to create instantly recognisable forms. Veritas gifts have once again set the benchmark for style, quality and innovation in finely crafted jewellery. Made in limited quantities, so, value is retained for many years to come in the “Icons Collection”
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Spring Forward, Fall Back, Fast Forward For Fashion
Fashion is a fast forward industry, but continually falls back on archives to draw new inspiration from old styles. It’s as repetitious as the 1-2-3-4 beat of rock and roll including the back beat.
When his friends complemented him on the new apparel, Cedarstaff returned home, and wove a leather string. He added silver balls to the ends and ran it through a turquoise buckle.
Cedarstaff later patented the new neckwear, which was called the bolo because it resembled the lengths of rope used by Argentine gauchos to catch game or cattle.
Now mass-produced, bolos are usually made of leather cord, with a silver or turquoise buckle. They are common throughout the west and are often worn for business. In 1971
Saturday, 31 May 2008
The Gradual Migration Of Australian Fashion
Aussie Rules is the proud name given to its self Styled football game (A combination of Gaelic football and rugby league), simply called “Australian Rules Foot-ball”, or as commonly phrased “off to the footy love” it is gaining international popularity concurrent with Australian budding fashion designers. The name of the game is play by the rules, or you will have to front the tribunal and if found guilty of fowl play, miss a few games.
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Fleur de leys cufflinks
Perpetuating her own unique style, Vivienne Westwood marks a new creative direction for men’s fashion accessories and jewellery design. As in this ornate pair of cufflinks the Fleur de leys, one of many different styles to look out for.
Monday, 19 May 2008
Spring Forward, Fall Back, Fast Forward For Fashion
Fashion is a fast forward industry, but continually falls back on archives to draw new inspiration from old styles. It’s as repetitious as the 1-2-3-4 beat of rock and roll including the back beat.
When his friends complemented him on the new apparel, Cedarstaff returned home, and wove a leather string. He added silver balls to the ends and ran it through a turquoise buckle.
Cedarstaff later patented the new neckwear, which was called the bolo because it resembled the lengths of rope used by Argentine gauchos to catch game or cattle.
Now mass-produced, bolos are usually made of leather cord, with a silver or turquoise buckle. They are common throughout the west and are often worn for business. In 1971
Saturday, 29 March 2008
Different Drum Designer Silk Tie
“You and I travel to the beat of a different drum, can’t you see by the way I run every time you make eyes at me” A song written by Michael Nesmith in 1966 for Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Ponies. If you want to bang a different drum, don’t wake the neighbours and have a look at this “for a change”
Pirates-Cufflinks
You don’t need to pirate the high seas to capture this little treasure. It comes with love from Vivienne Westwood, she’s just a pirate at heart. Beware the captains’ cutlass, it can cut you deep. Just go online line and you won’t have to dig deep to afford a pirate symbol; Scull and Cross Bones.
Sunday, 16 March 2008
Not Quite A heart Of Gold
“I’ll be a miner for a heart of gold” Famously wrote Neil Young. Well, would you settle for hearts of red on gold, with asterisks so you don’t forget? And if you look closer you will see the Orb subtly woven into the background. Where is Neil Young these days? I ponder
Everyone’s Kind Of Abstract Tie
A tie collection would not be complete without an abstract. Some elements may be obvious, but like everything they’re open to interpretation. What ever, it will attract a lot of comment. And like all things Vivienne Westwood's are collectable.
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Toast and Marmalade for Tea
“Toast and marmalade for tea, sailing ships upon the sea aren’t lovelier than you”. What a cheerful little song; Recorded by unknown band Tin Tin and produced by the late Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees. You can also have honey on your toast. And when you’re ready to don the shirt and tie, try a pair of honey coloured cats eye cufflinks from Veritas Gifts. One gentleman decided to match them with an abstract floral tie by Patrick McMurray. “Nice colours for spring”
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
The only Malakite cufflink in orbit
“Calling on inter-planetary craft”, most extraordinary: Semblance of some planet from outer-space, it’s just landed and stamped with Westwood’s unmistakable brand, The Orb, without (it), also in Onyx and Pearl. “Collect them” before they take off.
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
Checks and Stripes
Check and striped ties don’t have to be considered conservative. It’s all about colour pattern and texture and doing something out of the ordinary, without going overboard. Here is an example; definitely out of the ordinary, definitely light on conservatism