CLASSIC KNOT
Handcrafted in Buffalo

Live life
out loud.

Classic Knot creates bold, custom bow ties and accessories with confidence, color and character.

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Classic Knot founder wearing a handmade bow tie
Our story

Made to stand out.

Classic Knot began in Buffalo after founder Shelden Gibbs could not find the vibrant, bold-print bow ties he wanted in retail stores. What started as personal craftsmanship grew into a homegrown business built around originality and self-expression.

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