Tie-less Paxman Ridiculed

Today's press has attacked the BBC's Jeremy Paxman for not wearing a tie. This article in the Daily Mail was particularly scathing:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2226042/Jeremy-Paxman-tie-This-BBC-man-plainly-going-mid-life-crisis.html

The Daily Mail even goes as far as saying that Paxman has 'lost his dignity' by revealing his 'old-lizard neck'. It says that he is at least 8 years late to the 'no-ties party' which has seen presenters move slowly towards the Jimmy Savile shell suit look.

Of course, the release of Skyfall, the latest Bond film, has reignited debate over the wearing of ties. At Ties Planet we have always maintained that a tie or other neckwear is essential when trying to look your best and it appears that current trendsetters agree with us. The 'no-ties party' is no longer the place to be, not that we were ever on the guest list anyway!

Fergie's Black-Tie Bash

He might not be everyone's best friend - just ask the BBC! But nobody can deny that Sir Alex Ferguson has an outstanding record as manager of Manchester United.

To commemerate Fergie's 25 years in charge there is to be a special black-tie dinner at Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

If you are fortunate (or fans of rival teams may say unfortunate!) enough to be attending, there is a wide range of bow ties available at Tiesplanet.com. Those looking at an edgier look may also prefer a plain black skinny tie, available in various widths.