The Bowtie.

For many men, the tie has become the quintessential signature of formal menswear.

But the bowtie has made its way to the forefront of fashion, and seeing its perch on the collars of men's shirts all over the world, its vintage charm is becoming contagious:

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For a less common but more dapper look, set aside your favorite tie, and wrap around the idea of the bowtie.

Classic Watches.

The next time you decide to go watch shopping, try keeping it simple with the classic designers' statement watches:

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

$15,700

Movado Museum
$995

IWC Portugese

$19,400

Montblanc TimeWalker

$2,350

Shirt + Tie Rules.

Ever wish your shirts and ties could combine themselves into fashionably accepted duos?

Here are some ideas to expand your horizons:

Checkered shirt + darker tie.

Vertical striped shirt + diagonal striped tie.

Casual dress shirt + wool tie.

Pencil striped shirt + horizontal striped tie.

Don't be afraid to combine your stripes, textures and patterns in fun mixtures.

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