Snapback Bowties

We've carried the Herringbone Bowtie for quite some time now. In fact, its our most popular product to date. Remember seeing it here and here and a whole lot of other fine places?

Welp, it just got better.

I've been spending some time in the studio with some tools of the trade working on the design and function of some of our favorite products to make them even better.

We've included snap options on some of our heavier bows for a while now, which were all smaller snaps, hand sewn on individually. Truth be told, it was a bit pricey and we were having a hard time keeping up with orders of this product for a while.

"So what. They're snaps. What's the big deal" you ask?

Snapback Bowties only have to be tied (well) once, and you can just snap it off or loosen it up if you start to get totally ripped and do lots of neck exercises. You know, standard stuff like that.

Which makes it even more great for me to tell you guys that the Snapback Bowtie is now better than before. The new installation of snaps is installed instead of sewn, which is a lot more sturdy. Great for you guys that are rough on your accessories.

They are now a bit longer as well, so many people with larger necks, or ladies who want the wool ties as headbands, they are now all accommodating.

The best part, even with the improvements, we can still offer them for the low. #YesWeCan

Introducing: Digital Camo

True story: We've never had so many people asking about a product before even posting about it like we have with this whole Digital Camo situation. Ever.

It's finally here.

Today, we're introducing the Digital Camo to The Co-Op's autumn mix, with a bit of design and creative know how from our buds over at DNSTY. 

The finer details:

Cotton/Canvas midweight blend,

2.5" at widest

 Horween leather keeper on back

 Sourced and produced in Chicago

$50

The finer print: It's a limited run that hit the DNSTY site yesterday, starts to ship on Monday 10/24 in the order we receive requests. Snap Back Bow Ties ($45), and pocket squares ($20) available beginning that day as well.

Summer Stuff Sale

On all seersucker accessories including ties, bow ties, and pocket squares. And whatever else we want to throw in there. And all of that has free shipping, because we like you. See how that works?

How He Wore It: Making Heat Waves

A handful of weeks back, Cameron Forbes joined us to shoot two How He Wore It spreads. Word on the street is sometimes I subject people to wearing ridiculous things like leather jackets in the summer heat. Survey says: it's true.

How (S)he Wore It: Defining Tabitha

A little over 6 months ago, I met Tabitha at a meet-up for the lady style blogger variety at a cute little nail salon here in Chicago. It was a fantastic mix of fashion and geekery; these women understood me.  Ever since, we've stayed in contact with our mutual love for technology, menswear, and the windiest city that we call home.

The Style Cooperative & ABC News

Today on ABC Chicago's midday broadcast, Kiran from the Mayor's Fashion Council here in the windiest of cities talked a little bit about the shops that will be popping up alongside me tomorrow and Wednesday in the middle of the city.

Check out the short clip to hear more about some great designers that call Chicago home. The Co-Op holds it down for menswear nicely!

Introducing: The Tokyo Tie #PassportLife

The Tokyo Tie is one of those things that feels like a true labor of design love.

Video: #WORKROOM

A great clip of what I'll go ahead and say was the best night that hit Chicago in a very long time, hosted by yours truly at The Style Cooperative workroom along side the most excellent Marcus Troy. The hand selected guest list made for a great time.

Shoutout to Broadway, DJ extraordinaire, for producing this video. +1 bajillion cool points (I can still say that, right?). More pics to come!

Chambray & The Chicago Sun-Times

Want to hear something pretty schmancy?

Building a #WORKROOM

Recently, the internet was buzzing about a somewhat secret, but completely private event with some of Chicago's best-of in contemporary lifestyle. Hosted in our workroom alongside a special guest, we made the setting for a great time. 

This is the pre-(photo)story.

How He Wore It: Cameron Forbes

You've met Cameron Forbes here on the blog before.

He's one of the most intensely talented songwriter/artists I've come to know, and is one of those forces that is quietly but quickly making waves when it comes to his craft.  We made a pact about 5 years ago late night on a Brooklyn-bound F train to chase the dream with full force one day. It's that day every day, and it has been for some time now.

#NewThingsThurs White and Yellow

Continuing with the summer of seersucker, this week we are releasing the Canary Seersucker colorway for pocket squares, bow ties, and neck ties.

How (S)he Wore It: Adlin

Fact: There is nothing quite like summer in Chicago. Not New York, not Martha's Vineyard, not Southern California. None of those compare. We've got our checklist to kick it off this coming weekend.

Behind the Scenes: Revamped Chicago

 This past Friday, I had the great pleasure to take part in the sustainable fashion show on behalf of EarthShare. Working with a great team, things got a little crazy juggling looks and models.

Here's a tiny peek into some of the action.

#NewThingsThurs A Little More Natural

This week, we've got 3 new products to add to The Co-Op summer lineup that all look spot on, crisp, and not to expected.

Everything here is very summer afternoon paired down dapper. Contradiction? Maybe, just like denim bow ties. But I'm ok with that too.

Revamped: The Co-Op, EarthShare & friends

Hey Chicago, The Co-Op is back on the runway! 

Join me this Friday as I show some of the Co-Op's never before seen pieces on the EarthShare runway along with some of my favorite folks in sustainable style. 

Chambray Day

Neckties, bow ties, pocket squares. Oh, you know, the good stuff.

How He Wore It: Isaiah of Dynastee Inc

True story: I've never personally met a non-industry guy with a consistently well-curated wardrobe than Isaiah of Dynastee, Inc. Ever.

Modern Man Chicago

Join me as I share the first look of the Spring and Summer (not yet released online!) along with some of my favorite Chicago brands and boutiques. I hear there are some guest models you can look forward to as well.

I want to meet some of you great readers, so if you spot me at the event- please do say hello!

Show starts at 11pm. See you underground.