Psst! Morehouse men — pull your pants up! Nov 12, 2009
I had visions of suits, bow ties, yes ma ams and staggering displays of intellectual brilliance dancing in my head. Before too long, however, reality tempered the mystique, and I was forced to see that a legacy of social and cultural distinction and intellectual achievement is merely a sleeping history unless it continues to thrive in a contemporary version. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Strong's other clobber isn't selling so well Nov 12, 2009
Some observers were left a little perplexed by the boy's own adventure tales, particularly from one who has made it a mission in recent decades to project the image of a dandy, with his flamboyant and extensive collection of bow ties. But it was vintage Strong, whose propensity for self-promotion and aggrandisement is legendary, right back to the days when, as chief executive, he wrote a column about himself for the Qantas in-flight magazine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Justin Townes Earle and Dan Auerbach at the Paradise Nov 9, 2009
In the September issue of GQ, singer-songwriter-guitarist Justin Townes Earle said, As a Southern man, there are two things I m not afraid of: bow ties and white pants. The fashion plate and son of country icon Steve Earle will wear his acoustic guitar, bring his vocals, and parade his rockabilly-punk style at the Paradise tonight when he opens for Dan Auerbach. (Boston Globe)
Giants, A's wrestle over San Jose Nov 2, 2009
Neukom, a 6-foot-4-inch attorney with a penchant for bow ties and suspenders, is a former president of the American Bar Association. Wolff, meanwhile, is described by those who know him as affable and low-key. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Morehouses Crossroads Has Nothing To Do With Ghetto Gear or Cross-Dressing Oct 21, 2009
Turning Morehouse College into a playground of men with cardigans and bow ties will not substantively increase the institutions rapidly declining (at last check, only ). Nor will it help to reverse the colleges long-standing inability to attract superstar black faculty in the humanities or social sciences. (Slate)
Supreme Court justice keeps cards close to robe Oct 19, 2009
The Chicago native who sported one of his signature bow ties in the interview red plaid complimented his colleagues even as he acknowledged disagreements. "Sometimes I'm disappointed in the decisions they reach," he says, "but I respect every one of them.". (USA Today)
Strong sets course for Kathmandu Oct 3, 2009
Presumably he wasn't wearing one of his famous colourful bow ties. Now Mr Strong is to bring his corporate experience and business connections to the board of the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
UN demos blast, support Kadhafi, Ahmadinejad Sep 24, 2009
But at least he could enjoy the support of radical African-American leader Louis Farrakhan, who deployed some 300 members of the Nation of Islam, many of them wearing their signature bow ties and dark glasses. Separated by just a low metal barrier from the anti-Kadhafi group, the Nation of Islam danced to African drums and displayed placards hailing "Brother Qaddafi" and exclaiming "Long Live the King of Africa.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Iran police 'target mannequins' Sep 23, 2009
Display of bow ties and neckties, and the sale of women's underwear by men are also banned, the police said. The move is part of a crackdown on Western influences and enforcement of dress codes in recent years. (BBC News -- Africa)
Letters to the Magazine editor Sep 20, 2009
Fit To Be Tied I enjoyed The Complete Package (Fashion Snapshot, August 23) about how more men are wearing bow ties. As someone who sports one now and then, I d like to note another advantage: It doesn t get in your food. (Boston Globe)
Boy aged 9 is a girl... Sep 19, 2009
" Lauren found fame aged 12 as a curly-haired antiques expert and appeared on shows like Wogan in bow ties and velvet suits.Star ... James She said: "If I was this girl's parents I wouldn't even put her in school. "I left at 12 and was taught by tutors. It's not that expensive. "I didn't have the option to move house, but I think that's the only way this family can move on now. (The Drudge Report)
Saving Face: What Went Wrong at Erica's Clothing Swap Sep 15, 2009
"You know, Ellie's only in preschool three days a week right now," I say, "and Cole has gotten so crazy busy with this big case going to trial. We'll get back to it next year for sure." I don't know how to explain that Cole has taken to small-town law firm lifeconsisting largely of old men in bow ties and also of young men in bow-tieslike a fish to water. Me, I feel like my blood slows to a crawl just walking into his sleepy law offices downtown. (Slate)
THE KLUNKERS COMMENT ON 'CASH FOR CLUNKERS' Aug 25, 2009
Another problem: overall retail sales -- including everything from shirts to skirts and gasoline to bow ties -- were miserable last month. Cash For clunkers didn't even move the needle on the depressed retailing economy. (New York Post -- Business)
B-day bash goes back to the roaring '20S It's the Roaring '20s again when a Stafford County couple throw a grand party at their waterfront home Aug 24, 2009
Men resembling gangsters in pinstripe suits, along with others wearing straw hats, knickers or bow ties, were offered liquor that flowed faster than the nearby Potomac River. "It's unbelievable," said Molly Smith, artistic director of Arena Stage in Washington, as she glanced around her. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The complete package Aug 23, 2009
More and more men are sporting bow ties ... And young guys add the cool factor by wearing bow ties with untucked shirts and jeans, he adds. (Boston Globe)
Falcons: Meet the Burn Unit Aug 12, 2009
I like the nickname the militant Bow Ties ... The millitant Bow Ties ... millitant bow ties,,,,,, hahahahahaha. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gaydar: False Alarm! Aug 11, 2009
"Some girls see guys dressed in Thom Browne or some sort of amazing suit, and they're like, 'Wow, what's that dude's deal? Is he gay?'" says fashion publicist and (straight) man about town Steven Rojas, who's slim, has tons of girlfriends, favors bow ties and whose Facebook status regularly professes love for his mother. "Who knows?" says Rojas. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Iowans get a tax-free holiday Aug. 7-8 Aug 6, 2009
by Brennan Umthun/Staff Writer. Published: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2:24 PM CDT This Friday and Saturday, shoppers across the state of Iowa will flock to stores in an attempt to take advantage of the 10th annual Iowa Tax Holiday. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Falcons could turn to DeCoud at Safety Aug 5, 2009
If it s a big game, I ll break out one of my many bow ties. Just a 1:30 p.m. practice tomorrow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
With jobs scarce, Japanese women turn on the charm Jul 29, 2009
Many of the cabaret clubs, or kyabakura, are swank establishments of dark wood and plush cushions, where waiters in bow ties and hostesses in evening gowns flit about guests sipping fantastically expensive wine ... Many of the cabaret clubs, or kyabakura, are swank establishments of dark wood and plush cushions, where waiters in bow ties and hostesses in evening gowns flit about guests sipping fantastically expensive wine. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Our homes are full of valuables Jul 11, 2009
Scan dresser tops, bathroom shelves for hidden value. It's not about gutters, lawn care, windows or central air. (Sioux City Journal)
Jackson’s fashion influence from thrilling to bad Jul 2, 2009
He opted for bow ties, fitted trousers, and tuxedos. But by the time Jackson surfaced for the post- Thriller album Bad, he was wrapped in studded belts and superfluous buckles, looking for all the world like he was taking fashion advice from Bubbles the chimp or Emmanuel Lewis. (Boston Globe)
Hong Kong profile Jul 1, 2009
Analysts predicted little change in policy under Mr Tsang, although his extrovert manner and flamboyant dress sense - including a penchant for bow ties - distinguish him from his predecessor. His challenges include maintaining the territory's economic edge and balancing calls for democracy with the demands of his political masters in Beijing. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Rhodes: One of last public appearances was in Augusta Jun 26, 2009
Pandemonium broke out when the audience of more than 8,000 spotted Mr. Jackson entering from the backstage end of the building ushered by Nation of Islam guards in red bow ties and crisp starched shirts. Mr. Jackson himself had long, straightened hair and was dressed casually in a black leather jacket, black slacks, a white shirt and a thin black tie with dark sunglasses. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Puppy love: More pets partake in even formal weddings Jun 24, 2009
Bojorquez has sold dog-besotted soon-to-weds silk ties and bow ties for their four-legged pals, satin bandanas, crystal leads and collars, and, in one case, a gold harness and leash to match the bride's gold dress. Though pets have long been part of casual weddings in meadows, on mountaintops and at the seashore, their participation in chichi affairs at the most ornate churches and refined locales is a more recent phenomenon. (USA Today -- Life)
How to Look Taller, Thinner, and Younger, Fast May 3, 2009
Go Vertical For guys: yes to V-neck sweaters, suspenders, and low-stance, two-button jackets; no to bow ties, cuffed trousers, and crew necks. For ladies: yes to slim pants, narrow skirts, and long necklaces; no to wide belts, ankle-strap shoes, and chokers. (Boston Globe)
How do you celebrate Mother's Day — with kids or without? Apr 30, 2009
They were perfect gentlemen eating with manners and dressed nicely in little shirts with bow ties. When we finished our dinner, my husband and I walked over and complimented the parents on their lovely family and they were rightfully proud. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Don’t look for D-Wade to d-rail the Hawks in Round 1 Apr 15, 2009
They got funny colors, probably has elbow patches, and those weird bow ties. Wade needs a fashion consultant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fashion Post to support Oaks Day Pink Out Apr 14, 2009
will donate a portion of the sales of Southern Proper Mint Julep ties and bow ties to the Louisville affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization, which raises money and awareness for breast cancer research ... Atlanta-based Southern Proper is a southern United States-inspired line of clothing, neckties, bow ties and accessories for men ... Bow ties sell for $48. (Louisville Business First, KY)
How the well-heeled pamper their pets Apr 13, 2009
Ms Nicholson says she is not crazy: "We don't dress him up in bow ties or anything.". Diet, however, is important. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Eric Jennings knows what men wear Mar 26, 2009
Younger customers are wearing narrow ties and bow ties with jeans, khakis, cardigans. I love to see young men taking an interest in accessorizing. (Boston Globe)
At MIT's AgeLab growing old is the new frontier Mar 23, 2009
"It's about designing the lifestyle of the future," said Coughlin, a dapper 47-year-old who picked up a penchant for bow ties in his teens, while working as an aide to the late US Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Coughlin's vision of the future is nothing like the youth-obsessed fantasies of TV and movies. (Boston Globe)
Eat on this street Mar 8, 2009
Both James and his wife Devi sport white, long-sleeved shirts and trademark red bow ties inspired by KFCs Colonel Sanders, it seems. James cendol has been around since 1974 and one taste of the soft, homemade cendol served with shaved ice will make you realise why. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Alternative prom color? Green, natch Mar 7, 2009
Bow ties were tied, straightened and tied again. Colognes with manly names were patted onto skin that, only years earlier, was new to this world. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
What's available at consignment shops Mar 5, 2009
Until the end of the month, menswear and accessories are 20 percent off, meaning you can stock up on old Harris Tweed jackets and Levi's, bow ties, suspenders, Foster Grants, and plenty of other pre-1970 finds you didn't know you needed. DRAWN TO THE WEB We recently came across the sample sale site Savvy /strong>(), a New York-based outfit that recently expanded its brick-and-mortar operations to the Web. (Boston Globe)
Vintage menswear twice as nice Mar 2, 2009
Other vintage goods range from a straight razor from the 1920s to a welter of shoe trees to bow ties from Mr. Guy, a venerable old menswear shop from Los Angeles. Tony wound up with a haul of new used garments for about $200, including a fetching London Fog topcoat, a lovely brown Harris tweed jacket ($25), a pair of derbies and a U2 T-shirt from the 1987 Joshua Tree tour. (San Francisco Chronicle)
MAGIC trade show hemmed in by the economy Mar 2, 2009
"Six months ago, I had three booths and five reps here. Now, it's just me." Revel Industries is a hipster men's multi-brand apparel company on Florida Street in San Francisco that sells in-house designed graphic tees, silk ties and bow ties, wovens and jackets. Like every other businessman, Gorog said, he's had to adapt to the times: "I can't sell a $650 jacket at retail so I didn't bring them. But I can sell a $65 tie." His skinny silk ties with subtle patterns, designed and made in San... (San Francisco Chronicle)
All dressed up: Phils don tuxedos Feb 21, 2009
Players warmed up to the tuxedos quickly, but with their red vests and red bow ties, some players and coaches joked that they looked a little like limousine drivers or waiters. Hitting coach Milt Thompson walked into the clubhouse and held up a sign that said, "Werth," mimicking limo drivers at the airport. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Mundine takes the points as Bulli Blaster goes low Feb 12, 2009
It was an electric atmosphere as the pair entered the ring, with support seemingly divided between Taylor - the home-town hero with a troubled past - and Mundine - the flash and brash former Dragons star who wore pink gloves and shorts adorned with pink bow ties for the occasion. Taylor got the early cheers when he went on the front foot and aggressively pursued Mundine in the opening round, but "The Man" probably got the points after managing to sneak a number of punches through his opponent's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
