One of the most enduring menswear staples, the tie, gets a makeover with the debut of Duets ties featuring a Westport business pedigree.
One part color and one part pattern, Duets”™ “2-in-1, tie-over-tie” design provides a new look in men”™s neckwear, “giving those who have a healthy respect for the American dress code permission to try something new without stepping outside of their comfort zone.”
Men can embrace the look without having to learn a new knot; Duets”™ four-in-hand knot ties like traditional ties.
Duets COO is Jonas Shapiro, a men”™s retail expert based in Westport, where his office is on Main Street. His career includes work for Polo, Ralph Lauren, Saks and Amazon. The ties are made in Queens, N.Y.
Duets in a statement said the design marks “the first major change to the standard tie silhouette since it was invented 89 years ago.”
Duets starts with a solid-colored tie on the bottom and adds a layer of pattern and color on top. There are more than 50 combinations, including stripes, polka dots and plaids. The principals claim it has taken 20 years to bring the idea to market.
The tie is said to have caught the eye of Shapiro, who bears a reputation as a tastemaker and who is said to have a knack for spotting the next big thing. He was drawn to the Duets concept by “its ability to offer today”™s men of all ages a stylish new accessory.”
“No one has made a tie like this before,” Shapiro said. The 100 percent silk ties are made by Golden Fleece Manufacturing. The patented ties retail for $95 and are available at tiesbyduets.com.
