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I’m getting married!!!!
Yesterday was terrible! I had woken up to see chunky hail bits flying down past my window on what was supposed to be a beautiful sunny Spring morning, plus I was obligated to clean for the landlord and his crew of house inspectors for later that day, which let’s…
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We did the OOAK Spring Show!
Well, we did it!!! I’m not going to lie. It was exhausting, prepping items for the 5 day show, but every minute of it was doing what I love! Making awesome ties and bowties that stand out from the rest! Some things I thought before going into the show: …
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One of a Kind Toronto Spring Show
It’s almost time, It’s almost time for the One of a Kind Spring Show!! Next Wednesday the event begins and It’s my first time doing anything like this! It’s been crazy ride as I usually keep busy from the comfort of my pajamas at home. This is requiring me to…
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Handsome&Lace Help
We’ve just gotten the word that we’ve been spotted on the side of a streetcar in Toronto for the OOAK Spring show! Actually, the idea of this possibility was our goal from the moment we decided to Do the OOAK show! We’ve got a photo to start but I’m asking…
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Exclusive Bowties and Neck Ties
This year we’re doing the One of a Kind Spring show as you may have noticed from past posts and while we’re there we will be offering exclusive bowties and neck ties for our lovely locals! This is a new collection we are starting called HIS&HER Bowties. Each…
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One of a Kind Spring Show
It’s almost here! The One of a Kind Show Spring 2013, is 23 days away and we’re busy working very hard to create rare and interesting pieces that will only be available at the show! We’re also giving away a pair of tickets to the show! To enter: click on…
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Spring at Handsome&Lace
With Spring coming, we know we are already busy with amazing wedding orders, that bring so much joy,but this year we also have two major events coming up that we’re preparing for! 1st: Handsome&Lace will be a vendor in the ETSY section of the One of a Kind Show-representing…
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Bowties Toronto
You may have found us while you were searching for interesting and well made bowties around the Toronto area, and we’re glad you did! We also ship anywhere in Canada (gets to you in 3 business days) for a $9 flat fee. That has been the case since Mid 2012, so please…
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Before and After
You may already know about some of the unique tailor services we offer when it comes to ties and bowties, and we wanted to share a couple of before and afters of our work! I found this really heinous shirt with shoulder pads and no pulse. This was not…
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Wedding Bowties / Ties
Well it’s the start of Wedding Season for us and we’re already starting to receive orders for Summer! Because of the early start to the requests and the exciting news of being accepted into the Etsy section of the One of a Kind Show-Toronto, we are asking that you start…
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Handsome and Lace Spring 2013
This is the year we finally get to work on our spring collection before spring! After getting accepted into the Etsy section of the One of a Kind Show ( Toronto) for Spring 2013, we knew we were in for a challenge. Our plan is to have 200 neckties,…
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Valentie’s Day
Most people think of gifts for women when thinking of thoughtful Valentines Day Gifts but what about the handsome men who think of the little things all year ? That’s where we come in! We wanted to encourage tie or bowtie gifts this year, after all, 2013 IS the year…
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ETSY OOAK SPRING SHOW
WHAT?!?!? Etsy teamed up with the One of kind Show here in Toronto and 30 vendors/designers were selected to attend as a representative of Canadian Etsy sellers. I was accepted yesterday in the line up at the grocery store and probably looked mental trying to calmly pay for my yogurt.…
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Handsome&Lace 2012
The best part about starting a new year is that you can look back to see what accomplishment you made that year, and even more fun, set up goals for the new year! in 2012, Handsome&Lace made some great strides and 2013 is going to be even crazier! Here…
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From EW to OOH
I came across this XL collared, short sleeve shirt, and in that moment I pictured it on a very large man and thought “ew”. The pattern of the shirt was too pretty to have short sleeves and it was just too big. I checked the tag to see what the…
Based in Toronto, Handsome&Lace was created to set men and women apart from the rest. In a world where we are walking around in crowds and constantly struggling to be unique, there is a place where each piece to unite fashion with individualism is hand stitched just for you. We create very independent accessories that will change your attitude on trends from tailored neckties, bowties and pocket squares for men to elegant silk hairbands, and ascots for women.