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.