This and That About Neckties

Save the Children brand ties make a great gift for fathers for a lot of occasions.  They look like they are drawn by kids because they are in fact based on artwork presented by children as young as four and five years old up to and including kids in their early teens. If you have young children and shop Father’s Day gifts for them or have older kids who help buy a gift for Dad, try Save the Children neckties.

The Classic Save The Children Collection

Neckwear from the Classic Collection are all designed by children.  Your kids will really be able to relate to the art printed onto silk, and could recognize some of the pictures as very much like their own artwork.  The art will really excite them as they will a young father, resulting in a nice family experience between dad and child.

What’s more, all of these fun designer ties have the name and age of the child who drew the picture printed on the reverse side, along with a caption, resulting in a truly personal touch.  In fact, it could push children to design their own art and send them in to Save the Children, which if picked by the company, would make for the most personal gift of all!

Job Ties

There are a large selection of jobs to choose from, this includes career ties for dentists and school teachers.  The dentist caption on one such accessory reads “My Favorite Dentist/Brush Your Teeth” by Tara, age eight and Reuben, age 9, while the school themed one shows off school buses full of children, with a description reading “Bumper to Bumper”, art by Todd & Adam, ages twelve.

Other Novelty Themes

Many of the men’s neckties are athletic themed such as “Play Ball” by Brandon, age ten, while some show pets such as Elizabeth’s “Child’s Best Friend”, age 14. There is even a tie produced in 2000 for Father’s Day by Kelly, age 7, with a description on the reverse which says “Love is all Around”.  The front features dads with sons and daughters holding hands and the description “World’s Greatest Dad” printed throughout.

Still others encourage active efforts to make the world a better place, neckwear with the caption “Save the Children” with a follow up on the reverse “Now More Than Ever” and another with kids from the world over standing side by side, titled “If We All Work Together”, based on a piece of art by Leah, age twelve.

Gearing Up for Other Holidays

There is something for every hobby a young dad may have, and if he truly is attracted to this style of neckties, you and your children can follow up with Xmas style artwork for the upcoming holidays.

A Portion of Your Purchases Go To a Fantastic Cause

As an added bonus, shopping for these ties helps to support the great works of Save The Children, which is an organization that helps to build a lasting change for kids in need here in the United States as well as around the planet.  It really is a win-win situation

As with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is a day set aside on the third Sunday of June to honor fathers around the world. The concept of a day to celebrate admiration and love for one’s father was almost concurrently observed in two different places in the US, possibly as early as July of 1908 in West Virginia and in 1910 in Washington State, when Sonora Smart Dodd, having been raised by and very close to her father, paid tribute to him in June of 1910, the month he was born. She respectively solicited the concept of having an official Father’s Day observance to celebrate all fathers. It became a national holiday several years later in 1966 by President Lyndon Johnson. As early as the 1930’s people were honoring their fathers in June with presents as a token of their love.

Accessories such as men’s neckties were and continue to be a wonderful way show your love for your father. Not just any necktie, but the right one really sends the right message to your father. A great way to go is to give a Novelty themed tie reflecting your father’s hobbies and interests, even a Father’s Day message. Going classic is a great option to display how unique your father is and today’s modern patterned neckties are a good way to add to a collection of neckties he already likes to wear.

Novelty Ties

For the man who likes to share his interests with others novelty ties are the perfect choice. The possibilities are endless. Young fathers will appreciate the Save the Children line of neckties which is based on artwork submitted by other children. Cartoon character ties are also ideal, and allow the father and child to connect. The bigger the image, the more youthful it may appear. As children grow up and become adults, those with fathers who don’t mind reflecting a hobby on a tie can choose smaller overall patterns that becomes more recognizable up close. This makes for a more understated and sophisticated appearance while still showing dad’s fun side.

Some novelty neckties, with messages such as #1 Dad printed onto the fabric hold no bars. They really send the message home, although they are also holiday specific and would not get as much wear.

Vintage Ties

A lot of options are offered by vintage ties. Vintage ties were produced many years ago and any given one is difficult to find, making it as one-of-a-kind as your father. Thin ties are popular, and your dad may fondly recall when he 1st wore one. Your dad may still pine for such an accessory, so a vintage find from the 50’s, 60’s and 80’s would bring back many good memories and show your father how in tune you are with his taste. It really is about selecting a Father’s Day gift which not only shows your love but will also be something he enjoys.

Patterned Neckwear

It may be a good idea to look through your dad’s collection, in case novelty themes or vintage ties are not the answer. Perhaps foulard patterns or striped neckties are a favorite. Some men only purchase floral and paisley ties. Whatever the reason may be, go with what he likes or else he will never wear the tie you pick out. Remember, it’s what he prefers, not what you happen to like.

In Conclusion

Finding the perfect mens neckwear can make for a perfect Father’s Day present because it shows that you took the time to really think about who your dad is as a person. He will most certainly appreciated the thoughtful gesture.