Memorial Day is a federal holiday for honoring and morning those who died while serving the United States Armed Forces. It used to be called Decoration Day and celebrated on May 30 from 1868 to 1970. It is now celebrated on the last Monday of May, making for a 3-day...
We are in this together, the lock-down taking a heavy toll on business. So if we want to re-open business or go back to work, we need to do so safely. We just need to ensure that we are protected from the novel Coronavirus. The points of entry into our bodies...
What is the most ancient of patterns used in clothing? It has to come from nature, the most ornamental it has to offer - flowers. For centuries, people used real flowers to decorate. So it was a natural progression that floral designs were translated into clothes. In 12th century China,...
Polka Dots first appeared as a fashion pattern in the 1840s. It’s said that it came from Gypsies who brought their moon-shaped mirror embroidery to flamenco dancers who wore them in dance. They were soon visible in ties and handkerchiefs. Polka Dots pioneered in men's fashion. Gypsie moon-shaped mirror embroidery...
The stripe pattern is common in food, emblems, and clothing. They are used in barber's poles, barricade tape, road signs, and candy cane. Can you imagine a candy cane without stripes? If you just tried to, you might have been surprised at the remarkable difference it makes. So who invented...
To our KissTies community, You are probably drained from the stress of the evolving pandemic. Self-quarantine remains to be the best way to deal with the contagion. What we now know happened to the patients does tell that avoiding the COVID-19 infection is the overwhelmingly better choice than having to...
The check or checkered pattern in clothes and ties that you also see in a chessboard is so common that hardly anyone is unfamiliar with it. If you wonder where it came from, you might be missing the obvious. The word is derived from Shah, meaning King in Persian from...
When Paisley patterns on a tie play with your emotions, know that in 18th and 19th century Europe some luxurious Kashmir shawls bearing the pattern cost the price of a small house. It took the continent by storm when imports from the East India Company via the silk route brought...
Weddings are one of the most important and special occasions in life. You’ll want every detail to be as perfect as possible. Your wedding attire and its crown jewel would be critical. In case you are wondering, that crown jewel is on your neck, either a necktie or a bowtie. The...
Back in 2009 when Edison and Susan were talking about their wedding, for the neckties, their choice was satin ties for their wedding to match their Navy Blue wedding motif. Why Satin? Satin is the traditional and most elegant choice for formal weddings. Why Navy Blue? They just happen to love the...
Satin used to be only within the reach of royalty in the middle ages in Europe because of its price. It was brought all the way from China. In fact, the Silk Road derives its name from the lucrative trade in silk carried out along its length, beginning in the...
We want to raise funds to donate to STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE. For this, we custom tailored neckties meant for those who support those who serve - for themselves and for gifting those they care about. The proceeds would be donated to this advocacy. In May 2019, we got a message...
The versions of the the KissTies logo have been a quest for simplicity. We wanted to intuitively convey who we are from an icon. No holds were barred in the quest, nothing was too silly. E&S, Edison & Susan, was our first logo back in 2009. KissTies was founded by...
Where we pay money for what we consume, people’s attention is a very real traded currency. This is what we’re actually paying with for TV and other free stuff like Facebook and Google. We live in a world of advertising where people’s attention is a multi-billion industry. This is why...
Wearing his symbol, the Shamrock leaf, on St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of Irish culture and is said to call on St. Patrick's blessing. It has also been said that this is made more potent by mixing lucky four-leaf clovers in. Like on your tie.
The Historical Significance and Contemporary Value If you or a loved one has ever served in our nation’s military, you know that November 11 is far more than just a day off of work or school. Veterans Day, the nationally recognized holiday often confused with Memorial Day, pays tribute to...
