The Tie Bar channels The Windy City in fall collection

Chicago takes center stage in The Tie Bar's fall collection

By Mark McKee November 6, 2024 1:00PM

The Tie Bar Cardigan and tie — The Tie Bar

So many stores have become monstrosities in their surroundings. If you have ever been somewhere that feels truly magical and then taken out of the moment when you run into an Apple store, you know what we’re talking about. The Tie Bar’s flagship store in Chicago doesn’t feel the same. A collection of decorative window displays framed by a black facade fades into the line of buildings of W Armitage Ave, preserving the energy of the street and the city of Chicago. Of course, their hometown is high on their list and became the inspiration of The Tie Bar fall 2024 collection, capturing the feel of the city and the serene midwestern fall.

Channeling Chicago

The Tie Bar tie knot with headphones — The Tie Bar

The collection isn’t just any line thrown together to grasp the season’s trends. The Core Collection from The Tie Bar channels the aesthetic and aura of the company’s hometown, Chicago. The Tie Bar president, Michelle Kohanzo, explains how they brought about the love of the city.

Recommended Videos

“Our fall collection is an homage to Chicago, our hometown,” says Kohanzo. “We drew inspiration from the streets of Chicago, the hustle and bustle of daily commuters, and the landscape of the city. The palette plays on the change of seasons and the beauty of a midwestern Autumn. The patterns are classic menswear with a touch of playfulness – a tweedy herringbone, an exploded one, a beautiful woven paisley, and geo shapes inspired by the rich architectural details of the city. We are especially excited about our new suiting collection, Lakeshore in a beautiful Grey Flannel, a Charcoal Pinstripe, and a classic black tuxedo. We considered every detail when tailoring these pieces, and each piece is made from gorgeous 100% wool fabrics at an outstanding price.”

The Tie Bar Fall 24

Topics

Contributor

Mark is a full-time freelance writer and men's coach. He spent time as a style consultant and bespoke suit salesman before…

Fashion & Style

For love of the game: Baseballism and P.F. Flyers collab

Legends never die with Baseballism

Baseballism_P.F. Flyers three guys by a scoreboard

P.F. Flyers have been around for nearly a century, on the feet of thousands of athletes since the 1930s. But for us millennials, there is only one athlete we think of when we think of P.F. Flyers. These shoes helped Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez to best the Beast in The Sandlot. For baseball fans, we still see Benny as the guy who introduced us to what it meant to be a hero and taught us that legends never die. Needless to say, we all want a pair of P.F. Flyers. Now, they are teaming up with the other icon of the baseball apparel world, Baseballism. Sporting the names, faces, and logos of the legends that will never die for us, Baseballism is the go-to for all the baseball swag. A new collaboration between these two brands gives us shoes and clothing that even "The Jet" himself would wear.

“Since 1937, P.F. Flyers have been on the feet of countless heroes and part of the fabric of American history," says Kassia Davis, Executive Chairwoman at PF. Flyers. "Now, with the innovations of the baseball lifestyle brand Baseballism, we’ve created a striking fusion that celebrates the vibrant spirit of 1960s baseball. This exclusive collection marries P.F. Flyers’ storied sneaker heritage with Baseballism’s deep-rooted love for the game, creating a tribute to an era that defined the American pastime.”
For love of the game

Fashion & Style

Snaps Clothing makes tailgating more stylish than ever

The Tailgating Collection cheers for your team

Snaps group tailgating

Now that football is in full swing, you have one of two choices on gameday: celebrate your team's great season or make tailgating fun regardless of a failing season. Either way, you can dress well and comfortably when you go to a tailgate. Snaps Clothing has redefined tailgating style with a new collection of pearl snap shirts with your favorite team on them.

“Our Tailgater Collection is deeply personal,” explains co-founder Ed Baronne. “This new collection represents a significant part of our lives and blends it with everything that we loved about college athletics growing up—the camaraderie, the tradition, the pride—and infused it into these shirts. It’s about blending the past with the present, creating something truly special that fans can wear with pride that not only shows their allegiance but also represents who they are, regardless of if they are in the stands for the game, grilling at home before watching the big screen, or simply wearing it around town to show their team pride."

Fashion & Style

The modern photographer has a new jacket from Leica and AETHER made just for them

Meet the jacket behind the lens

AETHER x Leica Reporter Jacket

Have you ever seen a photo in National Geographic, in a movie, on a website, or on Instagram that completely blew you away? Maybe it was a close-up of a wild animal. Or a shot from a war-torn village. Perhaps it was in the middle of an expansive landscape, the top of a mountain, or from a boat in the middle of an ocean. The point is that someone was there to press the button. Photographers go to some of the planet's most dangerous and remote locations to capture the world for us through a lens. AETHER Apparel is a clothing company built on getting you to those locations with the right coat to keep you warm and dry. Now, they have paired with Leica to bring you The Reporter Jacket, the new companion for photographers willing to go anywhere for the right shot.
“This jacket is the result of countless design discussions starting with Steffen Keil at Leica AG, AETHER’s purpose-driven approach to outerwear, field testing, and guidance from an incredible roster of photographers,” says AETHER co-founder Jonah Smith, who also provided input on the design from his own experience as a photographer. “We’re proud to have designed a jacket that perfectly balances the practical features that a photographer needs with the refined silhouette that they want. For me personally, this project is a dream come true, as I’ve been using Leica cameras for 25 years.”

Made by photographers for photographers