The Tie Bar president, Michelle Kohanzo, explains how they brought about the love of the city. “Our fall collection is an homage to Chicago, our hometown,” says Kohanzo.

Michelle Kohanzo, president of the Tie Bar Kohanzo noted that the current style for tie widths is a moderate one, which is 2.5 to 3 inches and will look good on all body types.

CHICAGO — An upscale shop specializing in ties, pocket squares, socks and cufflinks has been helping keeping Chicago dapper for more than a decade. The Tie Bar, located in the 900 block of West ...

Tie Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Visit the Tie Bar website for more information on the shop.

Mr. Kamara said the tie reminded him of his old school uniform and the way girls and boys had to wear ties. Ever since, he said, he believed that a tie “just makes you feel pulled together and ...