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Everyone Loves A Good Bow Tie

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We absolutely love seeing people launch businesses and pursuing something that they love! We met Craig YEARS ago and he always had a bow tie on. I thought it was just his style but it turns out, they are one of his passions! Craig is multi-talented! Music, teaching, photography and now he’s showing off his ability to run a small business! Craig creates custom bow ties and after my week in Charleston, I’m reminded of just how much I love a good bow tie! They are EVERYWHERE down there! Such southern charm!! So we’re giving one away!!

Not only will someone win a tie but they will also receive 20% off a custom bridal party order as well!! Enter below! Thanks to Blue Ridge Bow Ties for offering this to our friends and followers!

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To learn more about the Blue Ridge Bow Tie story, keep reading! :

Craig Kompelien started Blue Ridge Bow Ties as a result of his own obsession with bow ties.  His very first bow was a gift from a colleague after he successfully completed an important exam for his corporate career, and his wardrobe has never been the same.  After acquiring a collection of over a hundred bows from his favorite brands, he wanted to venture out and try to make his own bow ties from all the unique fabrics he could get his hands on.  His colleagues and peers started to notice his handiwork and began requesting their own custom ties.  It was then that Craig decided he could offer his community something truly one of a kind.

Craig has always been fascinated by men’s style and the craftsmanship that goes into a fine garment.  He loves the tradition of the best old American brands and the legacies of the greatest bespoke tailors of Savile Row in London.  Even though the bow tie could be considered an uncommon piece of a man’s closet, Craig wants Blue Ridge Bow Ties to be a place where personal touch and attention to detail govern the quality of the final product.  Before any Blue Ridge Bow Tie is made, the individual customer’s neck size, desires, and personal style are all taken into account.  A fabric is then selected and cut, patterned, sewn, flipped, pressed, and finished by hand.  Blue Ridge Bow Ties specializes in woven cotton and wool bow ties for a truly Southern and classy look.  Custom artwork prints designed specifically for individual clients are even offered to ensure that everyone can find the perfect bow. Craig wants purchasing a bow tie from Blue Ridge Bow Ties to be more than just adding another accessory to your closet.  He wants the experience to be an opportunity for you to truly have your hand in the creative process and to know that the utmost care for your tie has been observed from start to

When it comes to weddings, there really couldn’t be a better place to seek out neckwear for your groom and his groomsmen.  Craig wants to use his expertise of bow ties to make your dreams for your big day come to life.  Blue Ridge Bow Ties offers more than 70 different styles, but Craig is eager to hunt down the perfect fabric for your bow ties if he doesn’t have exactly what you are looking for already in stock. He can even draw and print a custom design just for your big day.  On top of that, Blue Ridge Bow Ties can make boy size bows to outfit your ring bearer with an easy-to-put-on adjustable Velcro strap.  Have your man and his side of the bridal party looking their best in their very own handcrafted bow ties made right here in the heart of Virginia.

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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