Page 1 of Patrick's writing

1. Who Is The Greatest Fashion Designer It's subjective and personal, even critics debate, but still opinions are open for interpretation. Is it Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Muir? How does one make the determination? What makes a great fashion designer? I leave the... (posted by Patrick 1 year 248 days ago.)

2. The Cufflink Invasion In the 1960's American media labelled the influx of British pop bands as the British invasion, as waves of new music and dress trends flooded across the Atlantic . It was the first time that England had produced a sound style uniquely original. ... (posted by Patrick 1 year 321 days ago.)

3. Luxury Silk Tie Designs If you like something really different in a silk tie then read a comprehensive review of a range of luxury silk tie designs that have been extracted from our popular blog. The reviews cover many popular styles that have stood the test of time. ... (posted by Patrick 1 year 321 days ago.)

4. Silk Ties Over Time As timeless as Falling Water House by Mr Wright, ageless like classic Greek and Roman architecture; the silk tie, an ideal medium for designers to capture the past present and future on a small peace of cloth that throughout the ages has become... (posted by Patrick 1 year 329 days ago.)

5. Tamla Motown Song Lyrics Discovered I bought an old wooden box from a second hand furniture store just the other day. Opening it up, I found a few old newspapers and a pair of drumsticks. Finally two pieces of cardboard bound with a piece of string. I cut the string and opened... (posted by Patrick 2 years 80 days ago.)

6. The New Silk Route An Early Inspiration The colours of designers work inspired a young boy in childhood dreams, across the treeless plain, the desert sands with family and possessions, wrenched from the arms of beloved friends, cast nightmarishly into a strange land, a strange town... (posted by Patrick 2 years 159 days ago.)

7. Homeward From Hackney A Design Concept Conclusion Approaching Bell 's Studio, a converted garage in Hackney, East London , I reaffirmed the concept that catapulted me into an unfamiliar industry and foreign town. The closest I'd come to the doorsteps of Cockney streets and towns was sitting... (posted by Patrick 2 years 178 days ago.)

8. Cufflink Designer Reviews New styles of cufflinks and seasonal ties start hitting the streets around this time of the year as we head into serious autumn, so a few reviews and recommendations won't go astray. We've noted some of our favourite brands and their... (posted by Patrick 2 years 201 days ago.)

9. Fashion Critiques Fashion critiques are often informative and short enough to scan while you're at the breakfast table, or waiting for the train. Aimed at those who are on the move, they reveal just enough information to prompt further investigation. A... (posted by Patrick 2 years 244 days ago.)

10. A Silk Tie Designers Reviews Typically designers draw heavily from historic archives to give their design concepts substance. This becomes the inspiration for style progression and then captured in contemporary frameworks in all eras. In an endeavour to create... (posted by Patrick 2 years 257 days ago.)

11. New Concept in Silk Ties for Men And Women Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time. Capturing the idea transforming it into a saleable item is hard work and you have to go the extra yards to realise your inspiration. Seeing the product is most satisfying. Based on a concept... (posted by Patrick 2 years 299 days ago.)

12. From Conception To Fashion Retail Floor Developing a fashionable style takes a quantum of research in life and constant observation of ever changing environments, as the evolution of style and the progress of fashion continue its cycles. To the end it is a culmination of the past and... (posted by Patrick 2 years 300 days ago.)

13. The Psychology Of Fashion Design And Colour A growing demand for cufflinks has driven us to include a broader range from popular brand names. Even with the gloomy economic forecasts, we have a full diary of requests from all over the world. Some customers have been willing to wait for... (posted by Patrick 3 years 33 days ago.)

14. Choosing A Business Suit And Matching Tie And Cufflinks When searching for a suit, don't expect a perfect fit off the peg, regardless of price it's not tailor-made. A brief narrative on off the peg suits versus body shape variables. Don't be fooled by the scripted compliments given by sales... (posted by Patrick 3 years 66 days ago.)

15. A Dandy Gentleman’s Outfit A gentleman as defined by principles. Do not clothes define principles in a man of gentle nature? However, your class will often govern, because you wish to announce, you're either subversive, or not and the world should know that. ... (posted by Patrick 3 years 321 days ago.)

16. Natures Abundant Inspiration In Fashion Clothing Design Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time so say artists and designers. Keep one eye on English weather for it too can change at any time. It, nature has been the subject matter of many period artists the world over, through to the famous... (posted by Patrick 3 years 327 days ago.)

17. Music, Style, Fashion, Clothing, Collaborations And Conceptions 1969 Glimpsing a pair of blue crystal cufflinks sparked my memory bank taking me back to 1969 and a hit song by Tommy James and the Shondells titled "Crystal Blue Persuasion". Tommy James and The Shondells were also one of the first acts to... (posted by Patrick 4 years 167 days ago.)

18. The Thomas Pink Affair: Fact not Fiction. Thomas Pink a distinct British name with a proud heritage, befitting its reputation, their ties are made from silks woven in Suffolk the historic silk weaving region of England. And cufflinks, designed and made in Birmingham s historic... (posted by Patrick 4 years 236 days ago.)

19. Designer Silk Ties and Their Creators: Obtuse Critiques Here you will find a series of brief critiques about fashion designers and their designer tie creations. There are those who have haven risen to prominence, others emerging and those who have fallen from grace. Regardless of status, each one has... (posted by Patrick 4 years 259 days ago.)

20. Jo Downs fused glass Cufflinks (a history of Murano Glass) Every now and then I stumble upon designers that are hidden away somewhere in the woodwork (why hidden, I don’t know?) The other day was one of those “every now and then" occasions, when I stumbled upon, Jo Downs, a jewellery designer in... (posted by Patrick 4 years 288 days ago.)

21. The Creation of The Bolo Tie Have you ever seen Texans or Arizonians wearing what looks like a thin leather thong around their necks leading from a buckle at the shirt collar? If so you've probably thought it dates back to the Wild West. That's what I thought until a... (posted by Patrick 4 years 341 days ago.)

22. The Trench Coat and The Tuxedo Try to chart the course of fashion and you'll need more than a sexton, compass and telescope, to navigate to its beginning. The rise and fall of fashion is like waves in a storm filled ocean. However, charting the course of style is much easier... (posted by Patrick 4 years 350 days ago.)

23. Silk Ties by Vivienne Westwood, co-founder of The Punk Style As a stylist Vivienne Westwood has remained peerless for decades. From co-founder of the punk style to Dame of The British Empire, it’s been a long road out of Tintwistle to the international fashion arena and back again. She managed to... (posted by Patrick 4 years 359 days ago.)

24. Tommy Nutter, Renowned Tailor To The Beatles And The Rolling Stones The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have been household names since they burst onto the international music scene in the 60’s. The Beatles were seen as leaders and the Stones did their best to imitate, or outdo them but never really managed... (posted by Patrick 5 years 1 day ago.)

25. The Evolution Of The Designer Tie It's well documented that in 1880, the rowing club at Oxford University 's Exeter College , invented the first school tie. After an emotional win over their rivals, they celebrated by removing their ribbon hat bands from their boater hats... (posted by Patrick 5 years 22 days ago.)