Handmade Bow Ties & Neck Ties, Handmade in Nottingham
Handmade in our Nottingham studio, Arsenic & Old Lace creates distinctive bow ties, neck ties, pocket squares and wedding accessories from carefully chosen fabrics. Designed for weddings, celebrations and everyday style, each piece is handmade for you in Britain.
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Our Favourite Fabrics & Designs
We don't make hundreds of designs just for the sake of it. Every fabric in our collection is carefully chosen for its quality, character and how beautifully it works as a tie or bow tie. Here are a few of the pieces we're particularly proud of.
Order Fabric Swatches
A photograph can’t capture the weight of a rich tweed or the fine weave of a Liberty cotton. We want you to see the colours in your own light and feel the textures in your own hands before we head to the sewing machine.
Pick your favourite wools and cottons, and we’ll pop a swatch pack in the post today. On the house.
The Grindleford Collection, William Morris Strawberry Thief
Introducing Grindleford—our latest fabric inspired by William Morris’s iconic Strawberry Thief. Reimagined in a rich emerald green with warm gold accents, this design brings a deeper, more opulent feel to a true heritage classic.
Named after the Derbyshire village, Grindleford reflects a connection to landscape, craft, and enduring style. Now available in ties, bow ties, and pocket squares.
About Arsenic & Old Lace
Founded by Emma Moore, Arsenic & Old Lace is a Nottingham-based handmade accessories brand creating distinctive bow ties, neck ties, pocket squares and wedding accessories from carefully chosen fabrics. Every piece is handmade in our Nottingham studio with a focus on individuality, quality and timeless style.
All You Need is Love
Wedding Accessories, Handcrafted in the UK
Discover our collection of luxury wedding bow ties, ties, pocket squares and cufflinks, handcrafted in the UK for grooms and groomsmen who value individuality and refined design.
From bespoke details to coordinated wedding party sets, we help you create accessories that feel considered, personal and timeless.
Tie & Bow Tie Style Guide & Advice
How to Style a Tie in Hot Weather
Summer dressing doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style — although, in truly scorching weather, we reluctantly admit that sometimes you might want to ditch the tie altogether.
From breathable cotton ties and fresh summer colours to bold florals, pocket squares and self-tie bow ties, discover how to stay cool while still looking impeccably dressed for weddings, race days, garden parties and summer events.
All The Young Dudes
Children's Bow Ties
Dress your little ones to match in style with our children’s bow ties, thoughtfully handmade in our Nottingham studio from the same eco-friendly fabrics as our adult collection.
Created with comfort at the forefront, each bow tie fits securely yet gently, ensuring it can be worn with ease from morning through to evening. Perfect for weddings, family celebrations, and special occasions — or simply to add a touch of character to everyday outfits — they are stylish, sustainable, and crafted with the same care and attention as the rest of our range.
A charming finishing touch for the smallest members of the party.