Category Archives: skinny tie

Ties That Bring A Modern Twist for 2012.

Men’s fashion is a lot different than women’s.  Trends do exist, but the classic foundations usually remain.  While women’s fashion starts to experiment on different cuts for their dresses, men’s (dress up) fashion often sticks with classical suits and accessories.  The cut and the design of the suits changes slightly and accessories change with the seasons.  If you are thinking of giving unique gifts for him for 2012, go with accessories that compliment his classic suit.  Good men’s ties are excellent gifts as they bring a whole new flavour to that all elegant suit.

Men will always get it right in (from a fashion perspective) by going classic.  There’s a reason why the men’s elegant suit, complete with matching accessories commands authority and class time and time again. There is no doubt that a classic look wouldn’t be complete and elegant without a proper men’s tie.  And men can always play around with accessories such as mixing and matching the ties they wear to give it a modern twist.  Below are some men’s ties we recommend for the season.  They are 100% silk and they are set to give a modern twist to that classic suit.

The Sydney Summer Slim Tie

This colourful tie exudes class, combined with modernism and playfulness.  It looks like an elegant tie, but the colors somehow give away a retro appeal.  This tie would be a fantastic compliment to his white, light green, blue, or light pink shirt and is a must have for this season.  Bookmark this item if you are looking for great gift ideas for him.

The Navy Blossom Tie

This tie provides another great example of bringing playfulness and modernism into that classic suit.  The silk construction of the tie enables it to be highly compatible with plain blue or white shirts.  The embroideries on the other hand give a beachcomber appeal as it would generally resemble a Hawaiian polo worn while sipping drinks at the beach.  This lovely tie talks a lot about striking a balance between elegance and modernism and is an ideal candidate for favourite guys gifts.

The Skinny Sleek Navy Tie

The elegant straight white embroidery of this silk tie provides the fine line between good and great.  As a plain blue tie, it completes the elegant suit.  But by adding the thin white stripe, it brings the appeal of a navy or sailor uniform into the equation.  Everyone loves a man in a uniform, so this tie should be a sure hit.

These wonderful gifts add a subtle touch that change a man’s wardrobe from simply good looking to elegantly stunning.  Tune in for more fantastic male gift ideas coming your way from malebox.

Men’s Gifts for The Race Season

The Spring Carnival Racing season is on.  If you are looking for the proper gift for him you have come to the right place to transform your man to dress up to the occasion.

Men’s fashion always go for functionality over style, comfort over aesthetics, but this season is an exception.  The Melbourne Cup Carnival is one of the few events where men are expected to display their true style with fantastic suits, ties, shoes and even hats.  While most of the blokes think that the race season is just a showcase for women to show their fashion prowess, they do not notice that the women are looking (and expecting ) that the men would match their dresses as well.

Skinny suits are always in for the season. As springtime and the excitement of the race brings warmth to the weather, accessories that match suits made of  lightweight wool, silk and cashmere are definitely the top choice in fabrics   Match your suit with great dark leather shoes and a belt.  If your man is the adventurous type and you are having a hard time finding gifts for him, have a try at some little changes and play with the accessories to liven up the mood. Three piece suits are the in thing this year with the classic combo raising the race wear standards at the Melbourne Cup.

Make His Outfit Stand Out In a Good Way

Trust that every fashionable male will wear a suit and a hat while on the race.  The game is won by matching his suit with the proper accessory that fits his built and personality.  The right accessories such as custom cufflinks and scarves make his style a class above the rest.  Do not let him wear a black suit.  Have him go for charcoal or navy colour instead. Lighter colours would suit younger men and would celebrate their youth.  Have him play around with different colours with his ties and handkerchiefs, but just make sure they aren’t an eye-sore for other people. Use light colours which can lift any outfit and mix it with bold colours to create an urbane and edgy men’s race wear look.

Always Remember.

Hats are definitely back in men’s fashion.  The gangster look is big and very much favoured and is completed with the loft hat.  Don’t forget to have him wear a matching pair of sunnies as well to protect his eyes and for that extra edge.  Wearing statement ties and socks are a NO NO. The key is to keep the getup professional and classy.   His belt and shoes should match ALL THE TIME, and grey shoes should be avoided for the races.  Have your man follow these tips to give him for a perfect time at the race.

Sydney Olympics 10th Anniversary celebrations – Olympic Park

Anniversary celebrations were held yesterday around Sydney, culminating at Olympic Park for the lighting of the cauldron. As we were having a “sparkling water” prior to the scheduled lighting, the Olympic flame mysteriously burst into life, forcing technicians to re-boot the gas fed mechanism, which delayed the official moment. The Olympic stars eventually made it to the podium where Freeman held her Sydney 2000 torch aloft as the flame was ignited remotely.

Premier Kristina Keneally said while the Olympics were a high point, the city’s greatest achievements were to come – hopefully hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Hopefully some refereeing decisions go our way by then!

As per usual, there were plenty of well-dressed athletes on hand to celebrate this event. As I mentioned last week at Vogue Fashion’s Night Out in Sydney – the skinny tie was in force… If you dont have one at the moment, you are definitely missing out on the hottest look in town.

The celebrations concluded with drinks on the sporting arena and dinner in the Millennium room to honour Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians.

Amongst many highlights, we were privileged to hear from John Coates and Lord Sebastian Coe, president of the London Games organising committee. The former legendary distance runner, who won Olympic gold in 1980 and 1984 over 1500 metres, said Australia and England had much in common in their attitude to sports.

Dimitri Kontopos and Lord Sebastian Coe

Dimitri Kontopos and Lord Sebastian Coe at the Sydney Olympic 10 year celebrations

“Only three countries in the history of the world in the Olympic movement have been to every winter and summer Games,” Lord Coe said. ”Of course, surprise, surprise – one is Australia and one is Great Britain.”

Amongst the crowds the malebox boys were able to catch up with a number of people including John Howard, Lord Sebastian Coe and John Konrads (Australian 1500m Freestyle Swimmer – Gold Medal 1960 Rome – wearing malebox Signature Blue Shades Tie).

John Howard and Dimitri Kontopos

John Howard and Dimitri Kontopos

Dimitri Kontopos and John Konrads

Dimitri Kontopos and John Konrads (wearing malebox designed Blue Shades Tie)

The night ended when chatting to James Tomkins (6 time Olympian) who recommended myself, Mark Bellofiore (Canoe Slalom Olympian) and Harry Kontopos wear less hair product and toughen up a little…. I guess when a triple Olympic Gold Medalist tells you to toughen up, you shouldnt bring up singing in TV commercials…. well I would have if I thought of it…