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Capital Ties Immortalizes Famous Bow Tie Wearers And Children's Book Characters

A silk twill bow tie paying tribute to nine legendary individuals who were known for wearing this particular style of neckwear was issued today in the form of neckties, bow ties and formal wear by Capital Ties, a New York company.

"It's nine sets of two-letter initials separated by colorful bow tie images," describes Stuart Hotchkiss, Executive Creative Director and owner of Capital Ties. ""No one has been able to guess them all so far, but it sure is fun hearing that people have tried so hard." Hotchkiss will e-mail or fax the answers to his brain teaser upon request.

Hotchkiss used to create specialized crossword puzzles as a teenager and even published a teaching supplement called The Biological Crosswords in 1973. "So the Famous Wearers bow tie became my grown-up version of a crossword puzzle," muses Hotchkiss. "I suppose it's even fair to say that this tie is as much a tribute to puzzlers as it is to famous bow tie wearers."

Hotchkiss also designed and markets a Dick & Jane bow tie, with six famous male and six famous female names referring to these classic children's book characters. "There's no real mystery to solve, but a name like Coeur de Lion (King Richard I) has challenged a lot of people to ponder why it deserves to be in the design."

To challenge his customers just a little more, Hotchkiss designed and is test marketing a male-only version of Dick and Jane and calls it Dickie Bow, a term used for a straight cut bow tie by tuxedoed Englishmen.

Capital Ties neckwear is made in the United States from 100 percent imported silk twill fabric. Neckties measure 58 inches long and 3 3/4 inches wide. Bow ties are 2 1/2 inches high in the classic butterfly shape and must be tied. Ladies fashion scarves are 36 inches square with hand-rolled edges.

Select neckwear is currently being distributed to 28 leading men's clothing and specialty stores across the United States.

All neckwear can be viewed and purchased online at http://www.capitalties.com

Capital Ties offers a host of fun and fashionable neckwear paying tribute to great American and world-renowned personalities, themes and landmarks.

Designs include Tour de Lance, Muhammad Ali, Golf Animals, Jacket and Jug (golf), America's Cup, Fred Astaire, Wimbledon, The Donald, Virginia is for Lovers, Eiffel Tower, Hook 'em (college football), Triple Crown and Socks and Buddy.