Welcome to Patrick McMurray.com, the home of finely crafted
Designer Silk Ties, handmade silver and Swarovski
Cufflinks, stylish
Jewellery, fine Leather
Wallets and thoughtful
Gifts for men; Featuring renowned British designers, such as,
Vivienne Westwood, Timothy Everest,
Ian Flaherty, Babette Wasserman, Veritas and Victoria Richards, Shane McCoubrey, Lbb London, Michelsons, Master Cut Italian Ties and
Simon Carter. Here you will find the very best selection from their current collections. As a designer led shop we deal directly with brand names, manufacturers, silk weavers and textile printers, so can easily verify product authenticity, originality and quality. We interact at every point along the supply chain from product conception to final delivery. These direct industry connections allow us to develop fashion accessories specific to our brand, support the new bespoke movement, gauge future changing trends and respond in accordance to customer demand.
Our online shopping service is safe, secure and has an (SSL) certificate, the latest in internet security; all major credit cards are accepted, and, further value is added through our
Free Worldwide Shipping Service.
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A Few Closing Historic Anecdotes
The I Zingari Cricket Club, founded by a group of Cambridge University students in 1845 is believed to have created the first sporting colours. They designed a flag of black, bright, orange-red, and gold, symbolizing "out of darkness, through fire, into light." Blazers, caps, and ties were eventually created in these colours.
The first
cufflinks appeared in the early 17th century. They were an original alternative to ribbons and lace to retain handles. Considering at the beginning as a personal adornment, it was reserved to the high social class population. In the 19th century, during the Industrial Revolution, the development of precious metal electroplating afforded the masses to get cufflinks in their wardrobe.
The
wallet was developed almost immediately after the introduction of paper currency to the West in the 1600s. (The first paper currency was introduced in the New World by the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1690.) Prior to the introduction of paper currency, purses (resembling simple drawstring leather pouches) were used for storing coins.
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