Above Time is a new bowtie company that began in 2015. Two brothers, Carey A. Reddick and Christian D. Reddick, founded this stylish business. The philosophy of the company is to “live a well garnished life” by living in the moment and not letting time get the best of you. The bowties are handmade here in San Diego with a variety of materials such as silk, cotton, hemp, faux leather and vegan leather.
This company provides a range of bowties for all ages. They make hair bows for babies that are darling, and there are hair bows for girls and bowties for boys. Men have their choice of stylish bowties or neckties. I especially love the bowties for women. Above Time creates two different attractive styles that are a must-have for your wardrobe. Last year, I attended their fashion show that announced the launch of their line of bowties with actor Matthew McKelligon. Bowties have been around for centuries and have gone in and out of fashion.
They originated as far back as the 17th century with the Croatian mercenaries. It became a staple in men’s wardrobes by the 1880s. Recently they have come back into style and you see male and female fashionistas all over sporting them with flair. In the past, bow ties had been strictly for formal wear but now they have become a great accessory for casual clothes and street wear.
On Aug. 27, Above Time had an exclusive private event to announce the direction of their company at Alexander Salazar’s Fine Arts Gallery. Reddick announced that he would be adding handbags to his line of bow ties and the many different lines of handbags were introduced. Reddick also announced another product in sportswear that will be a high-quality rash guard made out of recycled materials. Above Time has been an online business up to now. Currently they are making plans to be found exclusively at Alexander Salazar’s Fine Art Gallery. For more information about this sleek and sophisticated company, visit above-time.com. UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Sept. 10 – 12th annual Strut for Sobriety! will have a boutique, luncheon, awards ceremony and fashion show to be held by A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing) at the Hyatt Aventine La Jolla. The event celebrates recovery from drug addiction. Fashion show produced by Gretchen Productions. For information, call 619-670-1184. Wednesday, Sept. 14 – Viva La V fashions provided by Jaded Marie at the La Valencia Hotel from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is presented by FWSD16 and will have live music, complimentary champagne, and happy hour menu. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016- Runway Show Night 1 of FWSD16 at Hotel La Jolla from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Night 2 will be Saturday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 9: 30 p.m., and the trunk show will be at the La Valencia Hotel on Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For tickets, visit tickets. sandiego.org/e/fashion-week-san-diego-2016-runway-shows. Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned Couture Milliner based in the Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Learn more about our Hat Designer, Teacher & Blogger at www.DianaCavagnaro.com.
