Having recently witnessed Baz Luhrmann's latest blockbuster film production The Great Gatsby, it was only a matter of time before the Brooks Brothers designed costumes influenced my sartorial equilibrium. A spectacle befitting the extravagance of the upper society in the "Roaring Twenties," the big screen captured a wide array of fashionable attire of the day. What F. Scott Fitzgerald neglects to detail in the novel itself, Luhrmann brings to life in the motion picture using his artistic license with a penchant for flair -- an image of just what exactly the major characters wear.
Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) was frequently seen sporting a smart bow tie, revealing his status as a young Yale graduate allured to New York City in search of opportunity. It wasn't long before my eye settled on one piece in particular, and a small obsession was born. As seen above, it was a beautiful burgundy bow tie cut with silver and black bar stripes matched flawlessly with a navy blazer. Brooks Brothers included it in their "Great Gatsby" line of neck wear (unfortunately, I did not snag one before they sold out). Still, like Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy, I shall seek to claim it as my own. That's totally not weird at all.
But as you can see here, I used a similar necktie to experiment with the look. Never mind the dumb pose.
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