Barneys New York - Window Displays

Barney's window displays at the moment.
Thanks to... http://modelizing.blogspot.com

Olch! Tie Competitor Alert

Hello Alexander Olch... my biggest competitor it would seem. This fellow from across the pond is doing a nice job on modern neckwear. Here is an article in Inventory (from Dover Street Market) about Mr Olch's collaboration with them to produce some wool chambray ties... very nice indeed.

John Broadwood & Sons Pianos

Another British classic name: John Broadwood & Sons.

Every home needs a piano.

Perhaps Marwood tie fabrics could collaborate with Broadwood to make piano stools one day. Woven silk upholstered cushions in micro/geometric patterns.

Chris Buongiorno: ...'in a tie of some sort'

Chris's introduction on his website: "Hi there. I'm a commercial/music video director working in LA. I also play drums for The Victor Ship. I am usually seen wearing a tie of some sort." Damn straight.

Vintage Tie Advertising

Burlington Arcade Shoe Shine

Here's an office gent who has popped out for lunch and stopped to get a shoe-shine outside Bill Amberg's shop in Burlington Arcade this lunchtime. The gent reads the paper, his friend/colleague watches on and the shoe shiner scrubs up his Church's lace-ups just so.

A forgotten service perhaps?

James Smith & Sons Umbrellas

Truly British: Walking past this shop the other day I was reminded of James Smith's family run business and their reliable and reputable product for a (predictable) British weather system.

"The world famous James Smith and Sons Umbrella Shop was founded in 1830 and is still owned and run as a family business. For 175 years the company has been making umbrellas, sticks and canes for both ladies and gentlemen and their reputation as the home of the London umbrella is well justified.
The historic and beautiful shop is on New Oxford Street in the heart of London’s West End and is a stunning reminder of the Victorian period. The shop retains the original fittings designed and made by the master craftsman employed by the business and is a work of art in itself." http://www.james-smith.co.uk/index.cfm

Geometric Patterned Ties

This image of the dancer Stephen Galloway was found in 'The Book of Ties' and he is wearing a woven silk tie featuring 'a perennial motif - small geometric designs'. The first Marwood collection is going to strongly feature geometric patterns, micro patterns, a polka dot, a plain... all on textured, woven silk.

Gatsby

You can't re-create the past.
Can't re-create the past?... Of course you can.

here. & Hendrick's Gin

Hendrick's Gin: Marwood man's drink of choice

East London based design agency 'here.' have come up with a selection of gentrified accessories that talk to the Hendrick's drinker. This subtle reworking of a classic drink (gin infused with cucumber and rose) and here's attention to detail, focus and pure understanding of the Hendrick's consumer results in a coherant story that is masculine, classic, confident, beautiful ...and ever so British. Marwood packaging has to be as considered as this - a tie in a giftbox will take on a new meaning.

Men's Store London

http://www.present-london.com/

Brace Yourself

I picked up a precious packet from the vintage shop 'Hunky Dory' on Brick Lane this weekend containing some shoe braces. I didn't even know shoes ever needed braces. The packaging, the type used, the elastic quality and general design was inspiring for Marwood packaging ideas... however my rain soaked paper bag containing the braces broke on the way home and so I lost them. Damn it. This image will hold a spot for the moment.

Driving Man

Dean Chalkley's New Faces

London based Photographer Dean Chalkley's new exhibition is calling... I need to go and check it out at the Book Club and see this sharp style in print. The look is more apt for a label like SIMON SPURR than Marwood, due to the '60s vibe but it's appreciated all the same. Looking forward to posting some pictures from Emilie Bailey soon as well... (who previously assisted Dean for years).

Marwood Man

Thanks for the images Sarah