Rock the Rep Tie!

Hey guys!

Rep ties were originally designed to show one's affiliation with an Ivy League school. Each school had a tie that was like a unique coat of arms, symbolizing years of heritage and tradtition. Today, rep ties have become a stylistic staple, able to throw a quirky "prep-school" vibe to an otherwise conservative ensemble, or to playfully dress up jeans when worn with a dress shirt.

Many tie-makers design rep ties now that may or may not have any school "ties" (pun intended), but that definitely amp up a wardrobe. Have a few in your collection. I personally think that rep ties work best in transition seasons, such as spring and fall, so now is the perfect time to break one out! Pictured is a more dressed up example, but you can dress one of these ties down just as easily to bring out the colors in a pocket square or socks.

Have fun!

Cheers,

Paul