LLadies Fashion Scoop: Tie One On!

We are seeing this resurgence of women sporting male attire, military wear, suspenders and even ties, so we decided to chat with David Hart, the creator of some of the coolest hand tailored ties we have come across in a long time. The David Hart & Co collection is created in New York City using silk, wool, linen from all corners of the world. These could make the perfect gift for your dude—or turn heads on your next night out, by rocking one of his unique prints in both four-in-hand and bow tie.

We like the Japanese Selvage denim, Striptease Pin-ups, Bullet Bra Floral and Smiling Frogs. Check out the amazing plaids wool, perfect for the fall season. Personally, I like my ties just like I like my cocktails—on the rocks—so the Bourbon tie is my drink of choice! Find your favorite pattern here: http://www.davidhartnyc.com/

Meet David yourself at his FNO event at Bloomingdale's on 59th Street from 5-9PM. He’ll be set up in the Men's Store lower level in the Tailored Department. Ties not your personal style? You can still appreciate all the good looking fellas wearing them!

Check out what David has to say about his passion.

So our first question, is the obvious one-why ties?

I've always loved ties. When I was younger, my grandfather gave me a box of his old ties from the 1940's and 1950's. I thought the patterns were amazing. Ties are the one item in a man's wardrobe that allow him to show a bit of his personality, whether it's a bow tie, skinny tie, plaid, stripe, etc...A tie is essentially an arrow, look at what it points to.

What trends do you see coming this fall for men's accessories?

Fall for me has been about bright tartans. I love the history that each clan in Scotland had their own colors and tartan pattern. The tartans are a great way to easily update your fall wardrobe because they work with the fall staples such as tweeds and worsted wools. They also look amazing with oxford shirts and denim.

We are always looking for the perfect gift for the men in our lives, what would be something that you suggest as a trendy male on the scene?

If you aren't buying the man in your life tartan ties from David Hart & Co. (they really are the perfect gift!) try helping to stock his bar. I'd suggest Broker's Gin. It makes the perfect Aviation Cocktail or Ramos Gin Fizz. There's nothing more romantic than listening to old Dinah Washington records and having drinks at home with someone you love.

How would you suggest women rock your ties? (or would you even?)

I love women in ties! Especially bow ties. They look great with oxford shirts and denim. My friend Sheri wears them all the time and always looks amazing!

LLadies: Fashion Week 2010 Undercover - Fashion's Night Out

Ladies Lotto is giving you the inside scoop on all things fashion week. Get the skinny on designers, what parties to attend—and what to avoid. Kicking off our coverage of the dazzling weeks of cocktails and couture is the epic evening—Fashions Night Out (FNO).

As you may know from last year, Fashion’s Night Out is the unprecedented global initiative created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping. New York City will once again be taken over by ladies running in their heels and men eyeing those women on Friday, September 10, 2010 in New York City. Experience one-of-a-kind events - with the designers, celebrities, models and fashion editors you love (and would love to meet) - in stores, open to the public after-hours, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

But here is the coolest addition to the lineup this year—FNO will be staging the largest public fashion show in New York City history on September 7 at Lincoln Center. The show will showcase more than 150 of the industry’s top models and give nearly 1,500 guests a look at the key trends of the fall 2010 season. Tickets will be available this summer through the Lincoln Center box office.

Not in NYC? Never Fear! FNO will be all around the united states and the world including: France on the 7th, Britain and South Korea on the 8th, Australia, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain on the 9th, India, Russia, and the United States on the 10th, China, Japan, and Taiwan on the 11th, with Greece and Turkey bringing the event to a close on September 16. For more information, please visit http://www.fashionsnightout.com/.

Spoiler alert! Find out where some of the celebs and designers participating in FNO will be, right here on August 16th.

Check back with us for exclusive interviews, event information and more. Have info on an event, designer or piece of gossip about Fashion Week? Send it to me at lindsey.benoit@gmail.com.

*Photo credit: Liya Kebede & Raquel Zimmerman (Patrick Demarchelier)