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Capital Ties Celebrates Texas Longhorn Victory In 2006 Rose Bowl With Hook 'em Neckwear

University of Texas football supporters can now wear the same neckwear sported by head coach Mack Brown and other famous members of the Longhorn family.

A final inventory of neckties, bow ties and cummerbund sets paying tribute to the University of Texas Longhorns football team, newly crowned as national collegiate champions, have been made available by Capital Ties, a New York company.

"Everyone in the country recognizes the Hook 'em hand gesture and its significance in the university's culture," said Stuart Hotchkiss, designer and owner of Capital Ties. "It has allowed me to speak directly to UT supporters not only in Texas but across the country as well."

Hotchkiss used a simple combination of the hand gesture and spiraling college footballs to make his point. "Of course, the key was to print this design on a burnt orange background, the official University of Texas school color," he said. "It turned out to be quite a fashionable color after all."

Hook 'Em neckwear is available exclusively from R. Rose Clothiers in Houston, Capra & Cavelli in Austin, Texas and directly from Capital Ties.

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

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, Robert M. Parker, Jr., Golf Animals, Jacket and Jug (golf), Fred Astaire, Honoring Physicians, Tower of Pisa, Virginia is for Lovers, Eiffel Tower, Triple Crown and Socks and Buddy.