Monday, August 31, 2009
Alex Mabille - Innovative And Timeless
Alexis Mabille is making waves with his collection of bow ties. Although very expensive and requiring more formal engagements, these bow ties are collection pieces and will remain timeless.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
A history of Charvet from CoutureLab
"Customers come to get precisely what they want" Denis Colban
Founded in 1838, the House of Charvet was the first shirt shop in France and it is renowned for being the ultimate choice in men's classic tailoring. Prior to starting his own house in Paris, Christophe Charvet was in charge of Napoleon's wardrobe. Once established, Charvet provided King Edward VII with his shirts, exceptionally receiving the Royal Warrant. In 1963 the Charvet family could no longer run the business and Charles de Gaulle - a loyal client - wanted to ensure the house survived and remained French. One of Charvet's fabric suppliers, Denis Colban, was
given the task of finding a buyer. Rather than approaching investors he decided to purchase the company himself. Colban refused numerous offers to sell the company, maintaining the single store in Paris and continuing the house as a family business. "Charvet is about the possibility of choices" says Anne-Marie Colban, who today runs the House of Charvet with her brother Jean-Claude. With a collection of over six thousand shirting fabrics, offering four hundred shades of white, it is evident that Colban's commitment to accommodating any taste or quirk continues to drive the house. There are only fifty shirt-makers working in the Saint Gaultier factory and only one person works on a shirt at a time, doing everything except for the buttonholes and pressing the shirt. Charvet pajamas are made from the same shirting fabrics, and the ties are the finest silk that can be found. The shirts, ties and pajamas at CoutureLab have been specially selected for the most discerning gentleman.
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1838
The House of Charvet shirt shop opens in Paris, France.
1869
The company is granted the Royal Warrant by Edward VII.
1889
Charvet wins the gold medal for its fine shirts at the Paris World Fair.
1912
Jean Cocteau writes, Charvet is: “where the rainbow finds ideas”.
1963
The family business is bought by long-term fabric suppliers, Denis Colban.
1994
Colban’s children, Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude, take over the business after his death.
2008
Specially selects a collection of shirts, ties and pajamas for CoutureLab.
Founded in 1838, the House of Charvet was the first shirt shop in France and it is renowned for being the ultimate choice in men's classic tailoring. Prior to starting his own house in Paris, Christophe Charvet was in charge of Napoleon's wardrobe. Once established, Charvet provided King Edward VII with his shirts, exceptionally receiving the Royal Warrant. In 1963 the Charvet family could no longer run the business and Charles de Gaulle - a loyal client - wanted to ensure the house survived and remained French. One of Charvet's fabric suppliers, Denis Colban, was
given the task of finding a buyer. Rather than approaching investors he decided to purchase the company himself. Colban refused numerous offers to sell the company, maintaining the single store in Paris and continuing the house as a family business. "Charvet is about the possibility of choices" says Anne-Marie Colban, who today runs the House of Charvet with her brother Jean-Claude. With a collection of over six thousand shirting fabrics, offering four hundred shades of white, it is evident that Colban's commitment to accommodating any taste or quirk continues to drive the house. There are only fifty shirt-makers working in the Saint Gaultier factory and only one person works on a shirt at a time, doing everything except for the buttonholes and pressing the shirt. Charvet pajamas are made from the same shirting fabrics, and the ties are the finest silk that can be found. The shirts, ties and pajamas at CoutureLab have been specially selected for the most discerning gentleman.
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"Charvet is about the possibility of choices" - Anne-Marie Colban
Fast Facts:
1838
The House of Charvet shirt shop opens in Paris, France.
1869
The company is granted the Royal Warrant by Edward VII.
1889
Charvet wins the gold medal for its fine shirts at the Paris World Fair.
1912
Jean Cocteau writes, Charvet is: “where the rainbow finds ideas”.
1963
The family business is bought by long-term fabric suppliers, Denis Colban.
1994
Colban’s children, Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude, take over the business after his death.
2008
Specially selects a collection of shirts, ties and pajamas for CoutureLab.
From the competition...
Eirann by Beau Ties Limited of Vermont, United States http://www.beautiesltd.com/
http://www.beautiesltd.com/
"Chaco" by Beau Ties http://www.beautiesltd.com/
The "Blenheim" a tribute to W. Churchill's birthplace and his love for the polka dot... by Beau Ties. The Shantung Silk is not very good quality on this bow.
The Following 3 Bows are from Brittons Columbia, the home of Lucky Levinson and the most famous bow tie video of them all.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Skin Deep Now Stocks Le Noeud Papillon
Le Noeud Papillon is now stocked in Skin Deep, located at 251 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. You can call them on Ph. (02) 9264 1239 or visit their website on http://www.skindeep.com.au
How to order a bespoke tie...
Dear All,
In order to order a bespoke tie it is a simple process.
1. Choose the fabric, either supply your own or else identify the fabric you wish to use either by us of the blog or else the website www.lenoeudpapillon.com
2. Find out your neck measurement using a measuring tape.
3. Choose your shape: Nicholas (Batwing), Nicholas Slim, Classic Butterfly or else a Tom F. (Diamond Point tip)
4. Email bow@lenoeudpapillon.com
5. Await a money order request from Paypal.
Custom bows take a minimum of two weeks to prepare.
In order to order a bespoke tie it is a simple process.
1. Choose the fabric, either supply your own or else identify the fabric you wish to use either by us of the blog or else the website www.lenoeudpapillon.com
2. Find out your neck measurement using a measuring tape.
3. Choose your shape: Nicholas (Batwing), Nicholas Slim, Classic Butterfly or else a Tom F. (Diamond Point tip)
4. Email bow@lenoeudpapillon.com
5. Await a money order request from Paypal.
Custom bows take a minimum of two weeks to prepare.
Antipodean Spring Summer Bows 09/10
These new boys are recently produced and run in limited numbers. Please email bow@lenoeudpapillon.com if you are interested in purchasing one. They will be available in butterfly, nicholas and nicholas slim shapes.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Art Of Manliness
http://artofmanliness.com/2009/08/10/a-man-and-the-bow-tie-the-beau-tie-ltd-of-vermont-giveaway/
“It was in these years that I went over to the bow tie. Many men I admired wore bow ties — Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Humphrey Bogart, Groucho Marx. Bow ties are not only neat and suggestive of insouciance, they have in addition one inestimable advantage, especially for sloppy eaters. It is impossible, or at least it requires extreme agility, to spill anything on a bow tie.” -Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. on the decision he made in college to start wearing bow ties.
“It was in these years that I went over to the bow tie. Many men I admired wore bow ties — Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Humphrey Bogart, Groucho Marx. Bow ties are not only neat and suggestive of insouciance, they have in addition one inestimable advantage, especially for sloppy eaters. It is impossible, or at least it requires extreme agility, to spill anything on a bow tie.” -Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. on the decision he made in college to start wearing bow ties.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Limited Editions in the Collection
There are a number of new bows in the collection in small quantity limited editions. I have enough fabric for approximately 20 bows per run and these will not necessarily be offered from the website. If you wish to enquire about limited edition print runs, please email bow@lenoeudpapillon.com.
Monday, August 10, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Prediction
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/bowlers-braces-bow-ties-and-bovver-boys-20090403-9p0s.html?page=2
4. Amazingly, the bow tie also popped up often enough to be regarded as a bona fide trend, albeit, in its teething stage. The uber-hip D&G showed it in a naff combo of tartan tailored jacket and Buddy Holly spectacles which hyped its inherent nerd factor. Tomas Maier for Bottega Veneta showed the bow tie's suave side in one of the slickest, leanest tuxedos ever tailored, and Burberry (pictured) incorporated it in a playful mix of lean dirt-brown suit and tonal, untucked shirt, with incongruous knit beanie and gloves.
4. Amazingly, the bow tie also popped up often enough to be regarded as a bona fide trend, albeit, in its teething stage. The uber-hip D&G showed it in a naff combo of tartan tailored jacket and Buddy Holly spectacles which hyped its inherent nerd factor. Tomas Maier for Bottega Veneta showed the bow tie's suave side in one of the slickest, leanest tuxedos ever tailored, and Burberry (pictured) incorporated it in a playful mix of lean dirt-brown suit and tonal, untucked shirt, with incongruous knit beanie and gloves.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Fringe Markets Saturday
The Fringe Markets on Saturday was a great opportunity for us to show our bow ties to the uber set which frequents the Paddington Fringe Bar on Saturdays. Nathan Sullivan's concept is brilliant and vibrant, set to the backdrop of wonderful music played by DJ Mr Belvedere.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Good reference for bows
Good article and interesting pictures. Worth a read.
http://whatshotandwhatsnot.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/bow-ties-are-back/
http://whatshotandwhatsnot.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/bow-ties-are-back/
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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