The Item: New Joey Samson Bow Ties

I recently met up with designer Joey Samson to pick up the prize for ze blog's 100,000th giveaway. After selecting a bow tie to give the winner, Joey graciously gave me two picks for my own consumption. I.love.it. Like a kid in a candy store, I selected the polka dot number and a thick brown one among the lot of awesome bows. Joey said he likes to tie bow ties his own way, which I totally respect. Hell, you have to believe the man. He makes the best bow ties in the business after all.

The houndstooth bow that the winner will receive

My charming navy blue polka dot bow

My thick brown bow tie with small hints of color