Depending on who you ask, there are differing opinions on how best to store silk neckties. The most popular method being hanging from a designated tie rack.  While this is the most convenient method, you pay a price for this convenience in the long run. This method has failed me and innumerable others who walk around wearing distorted and puckered shaped high-end, brand name ties.

We all love getting the most out of our investments which is why the all season suit fabric is reigning king in the world of textiles. However, as one builds a wardrobe they should not shy away from a heavier weight fabric and consider making the investment for the following reasons:

Back when jackets still closed at the top, the boutonniere was a functioning buttonhole. Its purpose was to allow closing your jacket all the way up in cold weather. Believed to have originated in Italy and then made popular by Italian tailors who relocated to France.