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The Bow Tie in History: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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The Bow Tie in History: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Posted by Lacey Wilcox on 27th Aug 2014

The history of the bow tie is a long and dapper one. While we could share endlessly of its Eastern European history, we would like to share instead about its American heritage, serving the necks of some of the USA’s most rugged, sophisticated, and brilliant men of modern times.

Case in point:  Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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Photo Credit Say what you want about his politics, there’s no denying Franklin D. Roosevelt was an extraordinary man with an extraordinary family. His cuz, Teddy, was shot in the chest before a speech and then got rushed to the hospital…After delivering his speech.

With such a legacy, is there any way FDR would mess around with inferior neckwear? Not likely.  He was a true fan of the bow tie.

Roosevelt was paralyze after contracting polio in his late 30s, but this didn’t keep him walking and standing during his terms as President. He braced up his legs and swiveled his hips across the Oval Office upright in a bow tie more than once. He delivered entire speeches standing behind the podium – his legs braced and entire body held stable by his arms. It takes some grit to wear a bow tie, and it’s grit that Roosevelt had in spades.

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Photo Credit Some presidents see the world on the brink during their presidency, but FDR saw it pushed over the edge twice. Once during the Great Depression, and once during the Second World War. Unemployment during the Great Depression was nearly 25%, and you can see that times were severe. Roosevelt knew the nation’s confidence in their future was dependent on the confident image he presented. Little wonder he choose a bow tie so many times to convey it.

FDR also helmed the modern world’s most impressive military to victory in the last World War. He was the guy who got the call, “Sir, another country has managed to sneak through the entire Pacific ocean with 6 carriers, 500 planes, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and midget submarines and they have attacked a city… here in America, one of our most strategic bases to be exact.” And you thought your job was stressful. Handle it in a bow tie, and no one will see you sweat.

Photo Credit The history of FDR is as rich as the history of the bow tie. We haven’t even discussed the Dust Bowl, his almost three-terms as President, or his political prowess at Yalta. Anyway you look at, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is an American icon. His bow tie represents America at its finest.

Steady under pressure and sophisticated even with our backs against the wall.

Grey Fedora w/ a distinct brown leather band and featuring an eyecatching solid Walnut brim.

Lightweight. Incredibly smooth finish. Unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Sizing:

Small: 55cm or Approx 21.7 inches

Medium: 57cm or Approx 22.4 inches

Large: 59cm or Approx 23.2 inches

X-Large: 61cm or Approx 24 inches

ATTENTION—-All hats are handmade to order and will take 2-3 weeks to complete the crafting process and be packaged to send your way!—-Please keep this in mind when ordering!

Dugaan Hutang Besar Tom Dwan Terhadap Sesama Pemain Poker
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Dugaan Hutang Besar Tom Dwan Terhadap Sesama Pemain Poker

Dalam poker profesional, hubungan pinjam-meminjam uang antar-pemain adalah hal lumrah yang tidak sering terjadi di industri perjudian lainnya. Namun, terlepas dari manfaatnya, praktek pinjam-meminjam uang ini bisa memiliki dampak negatif, terutama ketika terlibat dengan penjudi yang tidak bertanggung jawab. Baru-baru ini, beberapa pemain poker terkemuka mengungkapkan ketidakpuasan mereka terhadap Tom Dwan, yang diduga memiliki hutang besar kepada mereka dan telah menunda pembayaran selama bertahun-tahun.

“Bergabunglah bersama kami di idn poker dan rasakan keseruan dalam bermain poker online! Temukanlah tantangan baru, kumpulkan kemenangan, dan jadilah bagian dari komunitas poker terbesar di dunia maya. Bergabunglah sekarang dan buktikan keahlianmu!”

Pemain poker berpengalaman dengan taruhan tinggi, Peter Jetten, pertama kali mengungkapkan isu ini pada pertengahan bulan Februari melalui platform media sosial. “Akan sangat berhati-hati jika berurusan dengan Tom Dwan,” katanya. Dia masih berhutang $226.000 kepada saya selama 4 tahun dan terus menggunakan taktik penundaan untuk mengelak dari pembayaran. Meskipun ia berjanji akan membayar minggu depan atau di turnamen poker Triton berikutnya, tetapi hingga kini tidak ada pembayaran yang dilakukannya.”

Tanggapan terhadap pengungkapan Jetten tersebut bervariasi di kalangan komunitas poker. Ada yang menyayangkan situasi yang dihadapi Jetten tersebut dan menghargai peringatan yang dilontarkannya, sementara ada yang tidak setuju dengan keputusannya untuk membicarakan masalah ini di ruang publik. Beberapa orang berpendapat bahwa ini adalah risiko yang diambil Jetten ketika memberikan pinjaman kepada seorang penjudi.

Jetten kemudian menambahkan beberapa hari kemudian, “Saya memutuskan untuk mengungkapkan masalah ini kepada publik karena saya yakin bahwa Tom Dwan tidak akan membayar hutangnya jika saya tidak mengambil tindakan ini. Menurut saya, ia memiliki ego yang besar dan bahkan jika ia mendapatkan kemenangan besar di masa depan, ia mungkin akan berhenti berjudi daripada membayar hutangnya. Saya akan membagikan bukti-bukti yang mendukung klaim saya segera.”

Namun, hingga saat ini, Jetten belum membagikan bukti yang dimaksud.

“Mari bergabung dan rasakan keseruan bermain poker di situs poker idn! Segera kunjungi situsnya untuk merasakan pengalaman bermain yang seru dan menantang!”

Pada hari Senin, Jetten melanjutkan kisahnya tersebut dengan mengungkapkan bahwa Dwan akhirnya membayar $30.000 setelah melihat postingan media sosial tersebut. Meskipun demikian, Jetten mengaku bahwa situasi masih belum terlihat baik. Ia mengatakan, “Salah satu percakapan terakhir kami adalah ketika Dwan berjanji akan membayar sisa hutangnya di Jeju, Korea Selatan. Namun, saya menolak karena kurang percaya padanya. Dia kemudian menawarkan tambahan $25.000 sebagai insentif, tetapi saya tetap menolak. Sikapnya berubah drastis setelah saya mengambil tindakan ini, dan ia mulai menuduh saya sebagai pembohong.”

Jetten menutup pembicaraannya dengan menyatakan, “Saya tidak pernah berurusan dengan seseorang yang tidak etis seperti Tom Dwan.”

Selain Jetten, Haralabos Voulgaris, seorang petaruh olahraga terkenal dan mantan Direktur Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kuantitatif untuk Dallas Mavericks, juga menceritakan pengalamannya dengan Dwan. Voulgaris mengungkapkan bahwa Dwan memainkan peran penting dalam aktivitas taruhan olahraganya, dengan Dwan bertindak sebagai penampung taruhan besar untuk menyembunyikan identitas Voulgaris. Meskipun mereka berhasil memenangkan jumlah uang yang besar, Dwan gagal membayar bagian Voulgaris sebesar $350.000.

Menurut Voulgaris, Dwan jarang menunjukkan inisiatif untuk membayar hutang sepenuhnya, dan Voulgaris hanya menerima sebagian kecil dari total hutangnya melalui pihak lain yang memiliki hutang kepada Dwan. Voulgaris menegaskan bahwa Dwan menyadari tanggung jawabnya namun seringkali terus menunda pembayaran.

Pemain poker profesional lainnya, Daniel Cates, juga menyuarakan ketidakpuasannya terhadap Dwan. Cates, yang terkenal karena mengalahkan Dwan dalam “Durrrr Challenge” lebih dari satu dekade yang lalu, mengungkapkan bahwa Dwan pernah membayar denda karena keterlambatannya dalam tantangan tersebut. Namun, tantangan itu sendiri tidak pernah selesai, dengan Dwan bangkit dan berhenti sebelumnya.

Cates menambahkan bahwa mencari pembayaran hutang dari Dwan mungkin sia-sia dan menyatakan keraguannya dalam mengejar pembayaran tersebut kepada Doug Polk, yang mencoba mengumpulkan daftar kreditur Dwan untuk dijadikan topik dalam podcastnya.

Pada akhirnya, kontroversi seputar Tom Dwan dan dugaan utangnya kepada sesama pemain poker merupakan peringatan bagi komunitas poker akan risiko yang terkait dengan praktik peminjaman uang di dalam industri perjudian ini.

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“Carl” Jr. (Kid-Sized)

This kid-sized wooden bow tie “Carl” is simply the smaller version of our regular Carl bow tie. Handcrafted from Wenge wood, it’s the perfect gift for Father’s Day–what Dad wouldn’t love a matching tie with their son?– a birthday, or even for a ring-bearer or guest at a wedding! This size tie is recommended for ages 3-14. 

Adjustable length: 9.5 inches to 13.5 inches

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Our Most Popular Wooden Men’s Accessories

Posted by Two Guys Bow Ties on 25th Mar 2016

We often get asked the question when a customer of ours is looking for a gift for a friend or family member, “What are some of your most popular styles?” So we thought we’d take a few moments and answer that question for you guys!

First up, is our line of Wood-brimmed Fedoras. Currently, we offer four different colors (navy, black, grey, and brown) in four sizes (Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large), all featuring a Walnut Wood Brim. In regards to our most popular style, we’d have to say the grey and navy ones would be at the top.

Next up, is our lines of Skyline wooden bow ties. Though we do offer a custom option for these ties (therefore any wood type we offer can be used), we offer four specific wood species as main products on our website. These include: Sapele, Walnut, Maple, and Padauk. Though our most popular wood type is Walnut (mainly due to lower cost and familiarity), our favorites are either Maple or Sapele as the engravings are a bit more consistent in visibility and wood grain.

In regards to outfit combos, some our bestsellers include: the “Arthur Combo,” “The Classic Combo,” and the “Marion Combo.” The 3-piece Arthur Combo (left) features Rosewood and Orange Crosshatch fabric. The Classic Combo (center) includes The Classic wooden bow tie made with Canary wood and Silver Silk fabric and the matching pocket square. The Marion bow tie in the third combo is considered an “inlay” wooden bow tie, which is created from two separate types of wood. This base of this style is Walnut wood, while the stripe pattern is created from Maple wood. The rest of the combo is made up of the matching Heather grey fabric and the Hampton lapel flower.

(From Left to Right: Calvin, Floyd, Harvey, Frank)

Here’s a look at a few of our most popular wooden bow ties this year. “Calvin” is one of our most popular painted styles and “Harvey” has been a favorite since the very beginning. The Bocote wood used in creating “Frank” is a sure win for anyone who loves unique and exotic wood grains, versatility for more formal affairs, and a high-end looking accessory. The “Floyd,” on the other hand, is front-etched with a plaid pattern and is easily our best-selling bow tie. It’s neutral heather grey centerpiece and walnut wood make it versatile, laid-back, and easy to match with almost any ensemble.

(From Left to Right: Jack, Winston, Emery, Francis)

The most recently launched styles are shown above. Jack is our newest addition to our stock wooden bow tie collection, as the last three were all welcomed at the same time. They’ve been very well received as all four of them continue to climb their way to the top of our list of most popular bow ties.

(From Left to Right: Charleston, Cambridge, Jamestown)

Our lapel flowers have a handful of different petal designs as well as wood types. Currently we offer them in: Maple, White Oak, Wenge, Walnut, Rosewood, Padauk, and Purple Heart wood. At the top of our favorites are easily the all-wood type “Jamestown” made with Walnut, the Rosewood and Navy center “Charleston,” and the bright 8-petal “Cambridge” in White Oak.

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  1. This bow tie is a thing of beauty from the packaging down to the laser etched design on the wood. These bow ties are very well made and turn heads anytime I wear them. A lot of time and craftsmanship went into making these, and I really appreciate it. Great job guys.
  2. Love the design and how it was shipped. The fresh wood smell and detail on the tie is immaculate. Definitely a great buy.
  3. Good tie, Good style.

    -1pt for for not being able to swap out the gray cloth for any option I have at home. It should be tied onto the wood instead of glued.

  4. Great gift for my boyfriend who loves bowties. This one is unique, and high quality. The plaid etching hones in on his personal style, while the option to engrave the back added a personal touch. It’s a gift he will keep and get use out of for a long time!
  5. I bought this to wear to a wedding. Matched my suite perfectly. People loved it… until they found out it was wood… then they adored it and couldn’t get over how epic it was. I had 8 babes by the end of the night…. definitely a babe catcher.
  6. The perfect Christmas gift for my son in law, who loves bow ties.
  7. I brought the phloyd bow tie for my wedding. We absolutely love it and very impressed with the product and was delivered quickly to Australia! Natalie handled my order and she was a great help and patient throughout the process!
  8. This bow tie is amazing. I first wore it to a rehearsal dinner at my buddy’s wedding and got a lot of great remarks. The bow tie is perfect for any occasion though.
  9. This was a great addition to my husbands growing bow tie collection. I had it engraved and came put perfectly. He Wore it to an event recently and received many complements!
  10. Truly satisfied with this tie. It’s a gift for my sister-in-law and she’s gonna rock it. Fact.

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How to Fold a Wooden Pocket Square

Posted by Two Guys Bow Ties on 15th Apr 2016

There are several ways to fold our two different styles of wooden pocket squares. Today, we’re going to show you how to do a handful of them. 

1. One Point Fold

Step 1: Lay the pocket square on a flat surface with the wooden pattern facing up. 
Step 2: Find the center line of the pattern (four rows on each side) and fold the pocket square in half.
Step 3: Find the center point of the pattern (the top of the fold, 4 columns on each side) and pick the pocket square up off the table. Then take one side, make an inverted triangle until it looks like photo #4.
Step 4: Repeat the step above to the other side until it looks like photo #6. 
Step 5: Fold the two wings towards the enter until they overlap.

Once you’re done with Step 5, fold the bottom selvedge edge underneath so the pocket square is half the depth. After finishing that, simply situate it into your suit or vest pocket and you’re all set! 

2. Puff Fold


Step 1: Lay the pocket square on a flat surface with the wooden pattern facing up.
Step 2: Find the center point (4 rows x 4 columns) and lift the pocket square off the surface. 
Step 3: With one hand holding that center point, use your other hand to gather the rest of the pocket square where the wooden pattern meets the remaining fabric. 
Step 4: Lay the pocket square gently on your surface and fold the bottom portion up towards the midline of poof.

After finishing that, simply situate it into your suit or vest pocket and you’re all good to go! 

3. Square Fold

Step 1: Lay the pocket square on a flat surface with the wooden pattern facing down.
Step 2: Fold over one side of the pocket square so two columns of the wood pattern are visible.
Step 3: Fold the other side of the pocket square so one column of the wood patter is showing.
Step 4: Fold the edge without selvedge up to meet the edge with the selvedge. 

Once you finish Step Four, fold the wooden edge up past the selvedge edge and you’re ready to situate it in your suit or vest pocket!

4. Square Fold (For Dot Pattern)

Step 1: Step 1: Lay the pocket square on a flat surface with the wooden pattern facing down.
Step 2: Fold one side over to the 2/3 line. 
Step 3: Fold the other side until it’s just short of the folded edge. 
Step 4: Fold the pocket square in half by bringing the non-selvedge edge up against the selvedge edge.

Once you finish Step Four, fold the fabric edge over, making sure it doesn’t go beyond the selvedge edge. After that, you’re ready to situate it in your suit or vest pocket!

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Wooden Bow Ties

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  1. Bought this as a gift! It didn’t come with everything on the 1st shipment. Once I contacted 2GBT they responded in minutes and had it resolved. 1-2 Days later I had all of my order. I’ve ordered from them before and I have always had a wonderful experience, I now know there have good customer service too

  2. The Calvin wooden bow tie turned out amazing and the etching was perfect! I love Two Guys Bow Ties. They are the best!

  3. I love this. I get tons of complements!

  4. Hey Guys – it might seem unusual for a 12 year old to enjoy wearing a Bow Tie, but my son wore mine to school and absolutely loves it, and looks pretty darn snazzy wearing it as well. Great product and we’ll be buying some more for sure!

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“Carl” Combo

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  1. Wore to a wedding, and everyone loved the look. Great quality, comfortable fit, and very unique. I will certainly be ordering more in the future.

  2. I choose “Carl” Combo for my wedding. It is elegant and modern at the same time. I’m Brazilian and I liked it when I saw the Two guys Bowtie in the shrak tank. Perfect

  3. This combos will look great on the guys!

  4. My son loved the gift.

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Wooden Bow Ties

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  1. Bought it for a gift. He loves it. They were also really quick sending!

  2. I wanted a unique bowtie for my upcoming wedding, and this is definitely it. The bowtie is well constructed, exactly as described, and the engraving on the back is fantastic. I love it, and now have plans to increase my wooden bowtie collection!

  3. Love the color and the quality! wonderful product.

  4. The product was exactly as described. The craftsmanship is astounding and I would recommend this product and company to anyone. I am very happy with the purchase.

  5. I bought this bowtie for my boyfriend as a stocking stuffer and he absolutely loves it! It’s a very unique piece and makes for fun conversation. The bow tie is very high quality and well made. He looks really handsome in it too!

  6. The service is great as I ordered and it was delivered within two days. I love the efficiency. The gift was well received as well and the workmanship is great.

  7. I bought the ‘Carl’ wooden bow tie for a wedding that my wife and I attended. Was curious on how the product would be when I first saw it online, but after wearing it, I was hooked! Will definitely buy others from here. Very cool and unique idea, keep up the good work.

  8. My boyfriend loved it! It was shipped straight away. the whole process was smooth and simple.

    what else can you ask for?

  9. As a designer, I think it’s a smart idea. It’s the best way to show my dandy side of my life!

  10. My family was not surprised when I got this bow tie. I’d never owned one before. I skipped the norm and went straight to the extreme. Beautiful product and well made.

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Celebrate Father's Day with Style

Posted by Lacey Wilcox on 4th Jun 2014

Father’s Day is coming June 15. No one’s more deserving of a unique, hand-crafted gift than the man who taught you how to throw a football, who carried you on his shoulders at the park, and taught you what it meant to be a gentleman. He’ll appreciate a thoughtful, well-crafted gift with a distinct style and charm. Our wooden bow ties and lapel flowers fit the bill. They are all made from beautiful, exotic hardwoods and the highest quality fabrics, because dad only deserves the best.

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In honor of the most important gentleman in your life, we’re offering a Father’s Day sale. From now until June 8th, we’re offering 20% off of all Bow Tie/Lapel Combos. Select the wooden bow tie and lapel flower that will best suit your dad, and guarantee him the gift of craftsmanship and style. 

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If you’re dad isn’t a wooden bow tie kind of guy, you can also give him a wooden lapel flower for his favorite sports coat or vest. We’ve just added new offerings featuring Wenge, Paduak, and Purpleheart hardwoods. From now until June 8th, purchase a wooden lapel flower for your dad at 15% off. 

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We’re also excited to launch several new styles and colors, and a new shape for our wooden bow ties. With such dapper pieces available at such a great price, you may want to get you and your dad a matching set. To make your gift extra special, take advantage of our engraving to add a custom message to the back of your wooden bow tie. It’s an extra touch that will make your wooden bow tie a gift your dad will treasure for years to come.

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Maven Menswear

Posted by Lacey Wilcox on 28th Apr 2014

Maven Menswear is located in Lafayette, LA, in the heart of Cajun Country. Maven is well-known for carrying unique, trendy fashions, and for providing excellent customer service in a laid back, friendly shopping environment, and we’re proud to share that they carry our wooden bow ties and lapel flowers. We had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel Barbier, co-owner and founder of Maven Menswear.

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What was your vision behind Maven Menswear? (give a brief summary of why you opened this store)

My wife, Christina Barbier, and I began Maven Menswear in 2011. With Christina’s 15+ years of experience in luxury retail and my business management experience, we wanted to create a concept that would give our customers in Lafayette the best of both worlds: a luxury shopping experience in a store with two price points.  One price point is attainable to your average college student and we also offer higher end products for the more established professional.

Our Men’s concept has been extremely successful in the past two and a half years and has helped us to open our women’s version (Maven Womenswear) directly across the street from the men’s store. The women’s store has been open for about a year now and is based on the same values as the men’s store: offering unique fashions and styles and excellent customer service to the people of Lafayette.

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What sets Maven Menswear apart from the other stores around it?

Maven brings a big city style to a small town. We wanted to carry different brands that weren’t available at other stores in Lafayette and some aren’t available in the state of Louisiana. We wanted to have cool, trendier clothes that cater to people of all ages with the same style.

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What’s one item in your store that is your personal favorite?

It’s hard to say since I personally have purchased every item in the store and love them all. The wooden bow ties from Two Guys Bow Ties are definitely one of my top favorites through. They’re a really good conversation piece and will have you thanking people all night long for the compliments! When I first saw them on Uncrate.com, I knew they would be a perfect fit for our store ad I had to have them. I always tell people if a regular bow tie isn’t loud enough for you then the next step are the wooden ones from Two Guys Bow Ties.

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Why do you think our Two Guys Bow Ties wooden bow ties and lapel flowers are a good fit for Maven Menswear?

The bow ties are a perfect fit for Maven. We have a very eclectic style and people who appreciate our style know that when they come into our store they will find fashions that are on trend and cool that will set them apart form the rest of the people they will be around when they are out at night or attending an event. That is exactly what Two Guys Bow Ties is about.

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Any future plans you want to share?

Be on the lookout for more Maven stores to pop up in 2015! We’re still discussing what locations will be the best fit for our stores but expansion is definitely on the agenda for the early part of next year. Feel free to give us a shout if you would like to see the Maven stores in your city.