Monthly Archives: August 2011

Campus Tour: Butler University

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Nick

The Campus Tour is a series of posts designed to serve as a visitor’s guide to universities across the nation.  While we all love our own schools and couldn’t imagine any place better, it’s always fun and exciting to visit … Continue reading →

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Jack’s Mannequin and Guster Concert

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Nick

Last night I had the opportunity to attend the Jack’s Mannequin & Guster concert at the Lawn at White River in Indianapolis.  Every once in awhile I get tickets through work for local concerts and this was one of those … Continue reading →

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Jimmy and Sook Pique Crab Shirt

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Nick

This past week a reader of the blog alerted me to a brand I should take a look at, Jimmy and Sook.  Heeding his advice I checked out their web site and browsed their product selection and came away quite … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Contests

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nick

Here are a few contests that are happening right now. One Man’s Hodgepodge Brian is currently running a contest with Chesapeake Ribbons and will be giving away a belt of the winner’s choice.  The contest ends whenever Brian reaches 60 Twitter … Continue reading →

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Vineyard Vines College Ties

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nick

I know it’s sacrilege on a Bow Tie Friday, but today I’m going to discuss their longer cousin, the neck tie.  Unfortunately, none of my go to bow tie brands make college themed bow ties.  Brooks Brothers only has neck … Continue reading →

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Homage

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Nick

So far there hasn’t been a whole lot of love for the schools in theMidwest.  Unfortunately, most of the brands making collegiate products focus on Southern and East Coast schools and tend to overlook the school pride in the other … Continue reading →

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Smathers & Branson Collegiate Belts and Accessories

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Nick

So far I’ve touched on the basics for supporting your school.  You have your shirts and your pants covered, and maybe even a tie.  But to really put the whole look together, you need to finish it off with the … Continue reading →

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Pennington & Bailes The Coach’s Shirt

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Nick

Since a lot of you are either heading back to school or are already there, I’ll keep that the theme of the week.  For those of you not lucky enough (and a lot of you who are lucky enough) to … Continue reading →

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Brooks Brothers Collegiate Collection

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Nick

Back to school.  Three words that a few years ago you dreaded hearing.  Three words us recent grads probably wish we were hearing.  Now back to school means you get to see friends you haven’t seen all summer, the start … Continue reading →

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An Interview with BowTie Cause CEO Chad Williamson

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Nick

With it being Bow Tie Friday during Philanthropy Week, it only makes sense that today’s featured brand is BowTie Cause.  Last week I had the opportunity to chat with the CEO of BowTie Cause, Chad Williamson, and was completely blown … Continue reading →

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