As you know i have a love for bow ties, so i wanted to share with you one of my favourite handcrafted menswear stores, Fox & Brie.
Fox & Brie specialise in bow ties, ties and pocket squares for the gents (and they are extremely adorable). From the first cut to the final stitch, each item is lovingly made by hand by Jess in her Austin, Texas studio. Their ties are made from a variety of vintage & dead stock fabrics that have been collected from all over the world (which is what i love most about these).
Jess says 'My grandfather was a Southern gentleman, who taught me how to build things with my hands and treat others with kindness & respect. He treated me like a person, not just a little girl; and believed that a tidy appearance was the mark of a true gentleman. Together we shined shoes, tied ties, and arrived in style. I create menswear in homage of the gentleman—whether it be man or woman—and for those who still believe in quality & kindness.'
Jess was kind enough to answer some questions i have been wanting to know about her business:
What inspired you to start Fox & Brie?
'I've always felt a strong need to create. During a business-heavy semester in grad school, I kept finding these amazing vintage neckties and skinny-ing them up for my husband. Once I figured out the elements of their construction, I just drew up a sewing pattern and began making my own neckties. I opened up my online shop as a hobby while I was still in school, and by graduation it had turned into a full-time job!'
Can you tell us any stories or places where you have sourced your fabric from?
'Since I use a variety of different vintage & dead stock fabrics, my eyes are always open for new sources. I've found 1950s plaids at a barn sale in Louisiana, floral linens from a seamstress in Maryland, and I basically live at the estate sales here in Austin! It's a lot of hard work, a bit of luck, and the ability to keep your mind open to new possibilities.'
Do you do custom orders for wedding parties based on chosen colour palettes or wedding themes?
'I love custom orders! Some couples will know exactly what they want and others will send over their colors and a few basic key words -"rustic chic" or "modern industrial". We work together to find the perfect print & color combinations for their special day. It's so rewarding to know that I have this opportunity to add a little something unique to their wedding, to play a small part is such a big life moment.'
You can find Fox & Brie's social media sites here:
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S xx
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