Why so serious? Now you can copy The Joker’s fashion sense as The Dark Knight comes out on DVD this week.

Ties and braces similar to those worn by the late Heath Ledger’s character in the film have gone on sale in the UK.

They’re part of a collection of Batman-themed ties and accessories from the UK’s leading online tie retailer TieWarehouse.co.uk.

Other popular products include Batman cufflinks and ties with joker themes.

You can see the whole collection at http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/index.php?cPath=24_159_262

Jason Winter from Tie Warehouse said: “The Dark Knight was the best film of the summer and one of the most anticipated DVD releases in our office at least.

“We’ve put this collection together so anyone can dress like The Joker and bring a little madness to the office.”

Tie Warehouse was set up in January 2004 and is based in Dartford, Kent.

There are nearly 2,000 different designs and styles of ties and accessories in stock at any one time, with approximately 100 new products added every month.

The X-Factor has been the talking point of the last 8 weeks. As the competition comes to a close, young hopefuls JLS continue to perform well, particularly in the fashion stakes.

The fresh young boyband have been showing cravats, ties and braces during the competition. Their stylish outfits include a range of scrunchie cravats in burgundy, gold and blue cravats, helping them to perform in style.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1081031/Sex-factor-X-Factor-hopefuls-JLS-strip-raunchy-photo-shoot.html

Lead singer Aston has donned braces and skinny ties throughout the show, with other members Marvin, Jonathan, and Oritse also joining in!

With this exciting young boy band taking the UK by storm, we’re sure to see an increase of smarter men on the streets of Britain over the next year!

A tie featuring dreaded Doctor Who enemy, the Daleks, is in a list of predicted top selling Ties this Christmas.

The stylish black tie includes a sound effect of a Dalek saying ‘Exterminate’ and is tipped to be a best seller by the UK’s leading online tie retailer TieWarehouse.co.uk.

Other best sellers in the Christmas 2008 prediction list include a tie based on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album, and one packed with Scottish Saltires

Jason Winter from Tie Warehouse said: “We are expecting to see novelty ties being as popular as any Christmas, even with the way economy as it is at the moment. People may be spending less this year, but they can still purchase a novelty tie at a reasonable price.

“They may buy their dad or other favourite male relation a tie that reflects their interests, such as an adult love of Simpsons or nostalgic feelings towards Laurel and Hardy .

Jason’s predictions for the top 3 best selling ties this Christmas are:

A great tie for Laurel and Hardy fans!

A black Dalek tie with the text “Exterminate!”

Homer Simpson in his underpants!

There are many of us men around who have a burning desire to be 007, better known as James Bond.

The newest 007 (Daniel Craig) has proved an instant success with Casino Royale being one of the best Bond films of all time. In this film Craig looked the real deal in an awesome suit complemented in a striking bow tie of superb quality. If 007 is wearing a bow tie? it must be cool!

You can be the new 007 with a range of Bond-like products ranging from ties, bow ties and even handkerchiefs. Make sure you join in on the James Bond fun!

You can see our range of bow ties at:

http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/index.php?cPath=27

If you were told that the most popular colour in mens’ ties this year
would be pink, you would probably think the fashion world had
gone crazy! The colour pink has become really popular within the last
few years with young men wearing pink just as much, if not more than women!

As a result, fashion retailers are manufacturing products such as shirts, ties, belts and braces in a variety of pink shades. To this end, we have a range of pinks including fuchsia, cerise and pale pink, ideal for weddings or dailywear. If your man wants to be right up there with celebrity fashions, they have to think pink!

So far, Fuchsia Pink has been the most popular colour in 2008, mainly for weddings, allowing bridesmaids to wear a pink dress, and the groomsmen a matching tie.

You can now be part of the pink revolution with a fantastic range of pink ties from Tie Warehouse. Enjoy being pretty in pink!

Check out our range of Plain Pink Ties at:

http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/index.php?cPath=22_143

Pink Fashion Ties at:

http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?&keywords=Pink+Fashion+Ties+

Pink Skinny Ties at:

http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=pink+narrow+tie

Sales of ties are being driven up in the UK because men are choosing to wear them rather than feeling they have to.

The UK’s leading online tie retailer TieWarehouse.co.uk reports its sales are up 20 per cent year-on-year.

Reports at the weekend suggested sales are up as worried workers smarten themselves up in the face of redundancies caused by the credit crunch.

But Tie Warehouse has found that the increased sales are down to people choosing to wear a tie as a fashion statement.

The website’s Gary Baker said: “We’ve always said the tie isn’t dead - it’s just moved from work wear to casual wear.

“There was a period a couple of years ago when dressing down in offices meant many traditional tie wearers stopped wearing them. But that trend has started reversing recently as many workers choose to look smarter. When wearing a tie is optional it becomes a personal statement.”

Tie Warehouse has also noticed a flurry of tie sales driven by celebrities and bands.

Skinny ties and square-end ties are especially popular at the moment.

Despite the increased sales, one side of the business does seem to be seeing the effects of a slowdown in the economy.

Customers are starting to choose cheaper versions of ties used for one off occasions, such as wedding cravats.

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NOTES TO EDITORS
• A Tie Warehouse spokesman is available for interview. Call 08452 303049. Or email press@publicityheaven.com
• Pictures, samples and competition stock are available
• Full press resources including images, logos and screenshots, are available online at www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/press
• Tie Warehouse is the UK’s leading online retailer of men’s ties and related accessories. The Kent-based company was founded in early 2004 and currently stocks over 1500 different ties, bow ties and cravats for men and boys. In addition to a wide range of fashion ties, Tie Warehouse specialises in hard-to-find items like clip-on ties and children’s ties.

David Beckham has been named the UK’s best dressed celebrity dad for the third year running.

Becks won the Fathers Day poll run by the UK’s leading online tie retailer TieWarehouse.co.uk, picking up 41.2 % of votes cast.

Becks had a tough battle for the top spot with TV Personality Vernon Kay coming into the runner’s up position with 21% of votes cast.

And the lovable Richard Hammond came third in line with 9.2 % votes.

Poor Gordon Ramsey came last in the stakes, so perhaps its best to say he should just stay in the kitchen!

Tie Warehouse’s Gary Baker said: “Voting has been fierce this year but David still proves he is front in the fashion line of celebrity dads.

He added: “It would be interesting to run a poll next year to find out if Victoria Beckham is the best dressed celebrity mum!”

The full results are:

David Beckham 41.2%
Vernon Kay 21.0%
Richard Hammond 9.2%
Gavin Henson 5.0%
Andrew Flintoff 5.0%
Colin Farrell 5.0%
Adrian Chiles 4.2%
Peter Andre 3.4%
Steven Gerrard 3.4%
Gordon Ramsey 2.5%

Votes were cast at the Tie Warehouse website www.tiewarehouse.co.uk between Monday 12th May – Friday 30th May 2008.

Becks will now be sent his prize of a Father’s Day themed tie from Tie Warehouse.

Are you sick of sending your dad socks and pants every Father’s Day? The UK’s leading online tie retailer TieWarehouse.co.uk has a series of fun ties and cufflinks that are guaranteed to brighten up dad’s day.

The range includes a flattering “I Love Daddy” and a “World’s Greatest Dad” tie as well as “No. 1 Dad” and “Top Dad” Cufflinks. If you fancy injecting some humour into your dad’s day you can also proudly present your dad with an “Old Git” tie!

Pictures, samples and competition stock are available to journalists on request.

The full range can be seen at http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/index.php?cPath=24_40_90

If you thought ties were a dying a fashion (and you would be wrong by the way!), the Hungarian government would beg to differ. The minister of culture has apparently proposed a new tax on ties, claiming that as wearing a tie is a sign of culture, the culture ministry should benefit from it!

Well ok, what they’re really saying is that ties are designed by designers and design is art and art is culture, therefore… you get the idea, even if it is a little stretched.

One thing’s for sure, Gordon Brown may have been the king of stealth taxes, but even he never came up with taxing men’s neckwear!