So, what happens when bow-ties and neckties aren’t your thing? What other options exist when you want to give your collar a bit of dapper flare? That’s the predicament my girl is currently in. I’m originally from New Mexico, and from what I’ve seen, bolos can get real over-the-top-Santa-Fe-touristy real quick. Hence, it never occurred(…)
We’ve featured ties made from a variety of interesting materials, from ceramic to recycled cassette tape. So, why not ties made from recycled wood and fabric? Adam Teague and Tim Pasla, the creative visionaries behind the brand “Two Guys,”create these amazing wearable works of art locally in Oklahoma. You can even design your own with(…)
For this installment of Eco-Friendly Fridays, we’re bringing you the dapper swag of the queer owned and operated Cotton Bow Tie Company. Paint Splatter 2 30-year-old Kirsten Coe (designer and style muse) and and 27-year-old Petra Deane (maker and web manager) are the creative visionaries behind these strapping bow-ties made from recycled fabrics. Petra (left)(…)
A reader asks: “I’ve been dating this girl for a really long time and have been thinking about proposing. The thing is, she is a very masculine lesbian and tends to lean more towards guys style. I know she would much rather like a more masculine ring, but her ring size is 5.5 and I(…)
“Menswear” sometimes has the undeserved reputation of being “boring.” But, masculine attire doesn’t have to be mundane, especially if you know how to incorporate head-turning signature pieces. I’m always on the hunt for unique items that add wow-factor to outfits, such as Grit Gear wearable leather art. YK Hong, Grit Gear founder What makes Grit(…)
A few weeks ago, I came across Nova Brown handmade bow-ties via the wonderful world of Twitter. With bow ties all the rage, it’s sometimes hard to distinguish one brand from the next. But, what I love about Nova Brown is that (1) it’s queer owned and operated and (2) bow ties are juxtaposed with(…)
One of our loyal (and brave) readers all the way from Moscow, stylist and designer Natalie Lyutrovnik, was recently featured as a model for Moscow’s Cocco Bello and Blooom accessories. Check out Natalie rocking some spunky handmade bow-ties and eyeglasses: Website: Natalie Lyutrovnik Cocco Bello Blooom
Happy 49th Birthday, FLOTUS! In honor of Ms. O’s special day, Modern Day Mogul, one of our favorite brands that made dapperQ’s Top 10 Bow Ties of 2012, is having a BOGO (buy one, get one free) sale on their amazing-ness-est FLOTUS bow tie. Get yours at Modern Day Mogul and enter Flotus (case sensitive)(…)
5…4…3…2…What’s the number one thing we look forward to on New Years Eve? Countdowns! It’s time to rank everything from the top Youtube videos to the top celebrity break-ups. And, of course, bow ties. Here at dapperQ, we get a zillion e-mails from aspiring bow tie designers, spend hours surfing the web for dapper bow(…)
Backbacks may be brilliantly functional but they are also notoriously nerdy. Enter Alchemy Goods which has produced an array of sustainable, stylish options for those of us who gotta be hands free. My search requirements? Sturdy, waterproof, easy to sling on for regular rides in to the city over the Brooklyn Bridge. But I also(…)