The corporate beard was, not so long ago, a bit of a hot button. But are beards and mustaches still considered unprofessional?

In this article, we’ll explore the professional beard style through history, address modern-day preferences, and consider how facial hair pairs with suits and fine accessories – including the beards and bow ties conundrum. (If you know, you know!)

This year's Pantone Color of the Year is "Peach Fuzz". Warm, radiant, gentle and charming, you may be wondering how you can incorporate it into your wardrobe style. 

Join us as we consider its history and symbolism, see about peach color combinations, and show you how you can fold it into your style, featuring peach-toned accessories from the R. Hanauer collection. 

Silk - a fabric prized for its luxurious luster, delicate beauty, strength and durability.

You probably have a few choice pieces in your wardrobe already - but have you stopped to ask what is silk? And why is silk important? 

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this remarkable fabric by exploring the history and its enduring significance in the modern world.

The right accessory can elevate an ensemble from handsome to dashing. For a true gentleman, the devil is in the details – no accoutrement is insignificant when it comes to looking sharp. 

The bow tie, of course, is the king of the trappings of elegance. So how do you match it with your outfits? Here's our style guide to help you choose the right bow tie.

Are bow ties business professional? To us here at R. Hanauer, the answer is: of course. But we wear a bow tie most everywhere and recognize that we may be a bit... biased. Zooming out from personal preference however, the answer is: it depends. 

Let’s get into the criteria for deciding whether wearing a bow tie to work is right for you.

At R. Hanauer, we consider every day to be an occasion for a fancy bow tie. We appreciate, of course, that not everyone feels the same way.

Some gentlemen reserve their bow ties for special events. Others do not have any bow ties in their wardrobe at all - and even wonder, “Are bow ties in style in 2023?” (Chagrin!) We are delighted to inform them that bow ties indeed are still very much in fashion and are not likely to go out of style any time soon.

In this article, we’ll show you some suitably fancy and fashionable bow ties to have a little fun with, highlight a few luxury bow ties, explore the most popular bow tie color, and suggest some accessories that will spiff up every wardrobe!

If you are among those distinguished gentlemen who wear a bow tie most every day, the question is not When to wear a bow tie? but rather, When not to wear a bow tie?

Both are good questions that warrant comprehensive answers. Read along to learn the ins and outs of where and when to wear a bow tie.

One dress code that frequently perplexes men is cocktail attire. 

Fortunately, cocktail attire is pretty straightforward. Likely, you already have all the foundational pieces in your closet. No need to wonder how you should dress for that wedding cocktail party and other events - we’ve got you covered!

Modern gentlemen tend to tie their bows in a standard and consistent way, which may suggest that there aren’t other, perhaps fancy bow tie knots.

Not so! As bow tie history plainly shows, there are numerous different bow tie knots to play with. We'll show you how to tie them in this in-depth guide. 

Bow tie history is rich - and continues to evolve.

Let's explore the bow tie's fantastic journey from past to present: from the battle field to French fashion shows, to bold captains of industry and glamourous movie icons, to ... YOU.