Wanted: Knothead Brand Ambassadors Fall 2011

School is back in session and if you like to get knotty, we've got just the thing.  If you attend one of the schools below, we want you to represent Knot Clothing & Belt Co. on your campus this Fall.  Brand Ambassadors well receive free swag, opportunities to throw events and off campus parties, giveaways for your friends and more.  To be considered, please submit your resume and a bit about yourself to lifestyle@knotclothing.com, like Knot Clothing on Facebook and follow @KnotBeltCo on Twitter.  Tell your friends, spread the word and we'll see you on campus.

• Hamilton College                            
• Boston College
• Colgate University
• Skidmore College
• Middlebury College
• Duke University
• UNH
• UNC
• UGA
• UVA
• Clemson
• Georgetown
• Ole Miss
• Rollins College

Show off your American made lifestyle and get knotty.  www.knotclothing.com

- Nick

The Summer Sip | August 18th, 7pm - Close

In true summer fashion, we're hosting a dockside happy hour soiree of sorts in the Charlestown Navy Yard.  If you're in the Boston area, swing over for a Dark n Stormy and check out the latest goods from Knot Belt Co. and our good friends at Harding-Lane.


What: The Summer Sip
Where: Tavern on the Water
When: Thursday August 18th, 7-11pm (cocktailing to go until 2am)

Cash bar with Dark 'n Stormy drink specials and other deals on beer and wine. Free appetizers.

As always, our grosgrain ribbon belts, needlepoint hats and other accessories will be for sale as well as raffles to win free swag.

Come after work for a sip, capacity is 200 so tell your friends and spread the word!

www.knotbeltco.com
www.harding-lane.com

See you there,

Nick

Gettin' Knotty at Figawi 2011

Figawi weekend was another one for the books!  Over 200 koozies were handed out, the bar scene was epic and our Dark 'n Stormy boat party went long into the night.  We met some amazing people and everyone definitely GOT KNOTTY.  Enjoy this video I put together which recaps the entire weekend.

Stay Knotty-

Nick

Exclusive Retailer: The Fine Swine | Kensington, MD

Skull & Crossbones belt paired with Castaway Clothing

As Knot grows, we are beginning our journey from online webstore only, to boutiques and retailers across the country.  With many fan suggestions we have been able to build quite the list of shops located in favorite towns from Kennebunkport, ME to Oxford, MS and beyond.  On a recent trip to Washington, DC, Caitlin and I had the opportunity to stop into one of our favorite stores, The Fine Swine.

The Fine Swine

Its obvious that owner John Hickman has his finger on the pulse of what is going on in the haberdashery world.  When we arrived, John was outside in an Adirondack chair puffing on a fine cigar and reading a magazine.  With a popped collar and khakis, it was a great scene that I'm sure the people of Kensington see on a daily.  Upon entering the store you are welcomed by his staff, we met a prepped-up Thomas, and immediately taken back by the wide selection of goods.

One of the many pig attributes found around the store

Headed to the beach?  How about the swimwear section.  Hunting?  He's got tweed and Barbour.  Tailgating?  A Tervis tumbler will keep that cocktail cold.  On top of the wonderful brands at The Fine Swine, we found ourselves engulfed with pieces of John's personal art collection of Old English fox hunting scenes, swine related table pieces, vintage books and just really cool antique things you would expect to find behind glass at your country or racquet club rather than on display at a store.

The Fox's Frolic, a wonderfully illustrated and fun book for all ages

We could have stayed there all afternoon and if the basement men's lounge and kegerator were finished, I'm sure we would have.  So if you find yourself cruising through Maryland and need to pick up a new outfit with a Knot belt to match, definitely stop into The Fine Swine.  Tell John we sent you!

Caitlin, John and Nick

Stay Knotty -

Nick

Summer This - 2011 Playlist

Thanks to all who sent in their favorite summer tracks!  Congrats to Tyler Marrin, Kelley Mcdonough, Scott Benowicz, Erin A. Simon and Michael Singletary for winning $15 Knot gift cards.  Your songs were just what we needed to make this an awesome playlist!  Click the player above to listen and Get Knotty!

- Nick

Knot Clothing & Belt Co. Summer Tour 2011

Anyone ready for summer??  I thought so.  Below are a few places we'll be popping up and cruising around throughout the summer.  If you see the Knot Mobile on the road, give us a wave, snap a pic and tweet it to us @KnotBeltCo on Twitter to get a special summertime discount.  And don't forget your party hats because its going to be a Knotty summer!

Knot Pint Glass (coming soon) + Knotty G's = Summertime

May 6:  Knot Cruisin' - Greenwich, CT

May 7:  Pop In at The Fine Swine, Kensington, MD

May 8:  Knot Cruisin' - Washington, DC

May 27 - 30:  Figawi Race Weekend - Nantucket, MA

Officially Licensed Gosling's Black Seal D-Ring (Avail. May 18th)

June 2:  Knot Cruisin' - Saratoga, NY

June 3 - 5:  St. Lawrence University - Canton, MA

June 6 - 9: Knot Cruisin' - Canandaigua, Naples, Pittsford & Brighton, NY

June 10 - 12:  Harpoon Brewery + Knot Belt Co. Squash Tourney, Tennis & Racquet Club - Boston, MA

June 18:  Jimmy Buffet Concert - Mansfield, MA

June 21:  Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tourney, Sandy Burr Country Club - Wayland, MA

June 24 - 26:  Knot Cruisin' - Falmouth, MA

July 1 - 9:  KNOTUCKET - Nantucket, MA

 

KNOTUCKET '10

More dates and events to come!

- Nick

The Four Majors Belt | Coming this Summer

The Four Majors

Everyone has been emailing us about this belt and I'm proud to say it is almost ready to be released.  Since we first hinted at this leather-backed style of belt back in January, it has taken many turns along the way.  The genuine leather we first used for our samples turned out to be harder to find, and with the high quality grosgrain ribbon we currently use for our d-rings, we weren't about to settle for anything less.  Put the two materials together, along with our solid brass hardware, and what you have is an American Made belt with 100% genuine leather and finely corded grosgrain.  The Four Majors design will be limited in numbers and be the first leather-backed style in our upcoming "Back Nine" collection.

As seen in:  Red Clay Soul
                     Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore

- Nick