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This luxurious 100% Silk Tie is one to keep in your accessories collection for years to come.
With help from Founder and Creative Director of Lord Willy's (New York), Alex Wilcox, Class of 1982, the Old Waconian tie has undergone a sleek makeover.
"I wanted to design a tie that didn't just reflect the School's classical heritage, but also its desire and ability to embrace the modern world. I'm very happy with the result, it was a great honour." - Alex
About the designer
Alex Wilcox left CHS at 16 and trained as a Graphic Design Artist at Stockport College; He went on to work in established design studios and small ad agencies in Manchester and London.
In 1991, he left the UK and got a job as an Art Director in Singapore, working for Saatchi & Saatchi. Four years later he relocated to Hong Kong, where he worked as a Creative Director for Ogilvy and Mather.
In 2000, he was transferred within the WPP Group to New York to work as an Executive Creative Director at the Global headquarters of J. Walter Thompson (JWT).
In 2005 Alex and his wife traded in their corporate lives to set up a high-end men's clothing line and store in New York City called Lord Willy's.
By purchasing one of our Silk Ties, you are supporting the CHS Bursary Fund which means we can offer more young people the opportunity of a high-quality education.
Each tie is delivered in a branded CHS gift box.