Discovery: The tie clip is an endangered species

Thank you Paul Devlin (and Slate for allowing him to go on this aside) for showing us a male in the media that understands the need for appropriate accessories and for the importance they hold.

I do not always wear a tie clip, but I feel they are appropriate for certain occasions, especially situations in which it may be necessary to stand up frequently, lean across a table full of food (to say nothing of votive candles), and shake hands. A tie clip is useful for keeping your tie out of your bouillabaisse.

When I set out to find a replacement, however, I made a disturbing discovery: The tie clip has become an endangered species. ... For a moment, I thought Beyoncé might help. In her single "Upgrade U," she sings about outfitting a lucky gentleman with "silk-lined blazers," an "Hermes briefcase," and "Cartier tie clips." Wow! But Cartier doesn't sell tie clips, either, and has not for two decades, according to one of their knowledgeable-seeming sales clerks. ... How did this accessory, once a menswear staple, fall so precipitously from favor?

To read the entire article (you should!), click here...