The Fashion Time Magazine

But not all at the same time. The Editors of the Fashion Time Magazine bring you the 30 Ties you should wear at least once in your lifetime to liberate your inner savoire-faire. As trendy designer Anthony T. Kirby explains, A well-dressed man should have at least 20 ties to begin with, then add two or three a month. That way the ties can be rotated.

And the right tie, in the right situation, is always a winning combination. These ties possess such elegance, such style, such grace, such beauty, and mais oui, such novelty on occasion, that your life would be tragically unhip not to embrace them.

You’ll look so darn good wearing them, you’ll be irresistible to one and all. Can’t go wrong with that, mes amis. We begin the stylish countdown now.

1. Cavalry by Sean John black silk ties - $36.95 at Wild Ties

P Diddy, the rapper turned designer, has truly blessed us with an elegant diamond-patterned, black silk tie that oozes class and style, not tablecloth decor.

2. Multi Stripe Tie in White, Blue, Yellow, Purple - $120.00 at Ben Silver

Handsome, sharp, and colorful, a delight to the eye and wardrobe, it’s a tie for power lunches and Southern comforts.

3. Jerry Garcia (Butterfly Trap) - $34.95 at Ties Guy.com

What can you say? Jerry Garcia was riding that train and designing cool ties. His head was not dead when he originated this beautiful silk handmade tie.

4. Solid White by Umo Lorenzo white polyester zipper ties - $24.95 at Wild Ties

The white tie is one of the basics of any tie collection, and this zipper tie by Umo Lorenzo showcases a sporty and sleek look that is easy to put on and easier to pull off.

5. Republican Necktie - $48.00 at Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont

Even a Democrat would be impressed with this red, white, and blue silk twill hottie, an interesting creation with its bold form and repeating elephant motif, a symbol of strength and power.

6. Pin-Dot Tie - $95.00 at Brooks Brothers

A charismatic black English-woven pin-dot silk tie from the renown Brooks Brothers inspires good taste and outstanding quality.

7. Best of Class Welch Margetson Tie in 3 Colors by Robert Talbott - $105.00 at Hansen’s Clothing

Robert Talbott fine design, this Welch Margetson woven silk beauty is a throwback to the days when power ties thrust you above being an automaton in the system and allowed you to stand out.

8. National Geographic tie nogeo0005 - $40.00 at ABC Neckties

Experience the full flavor of Ancient Egypt with this handmade imported gold silk tie, and crank up the National Geographic theme song in the background while you’re tying it on.

9. Vintage Retro Punk Skinny Leather Tie - $12.00 at Memory Works

Groove is in the heart, but punk is in the fashion. A cultural icon from 1960s and ’70s, this vintage skinny leather tie was favored by Punks the world over, and says, “Hey, why not take a chance to be different?”

10. Flames by Electric Neckwear blue silk ties - $32.95 at Wild Ties

Reasonably priced, it won’t set your budget on fire, this blue silk tie with flames of yellow is beautiful to behold.

11. Signature Checkerboard Stripe Tie - $79.50 at JoS. A. Bank Clothiers

Hand-finished in Italy, just a lovely silk tie in a fab interwoven pattern of stripes and checkerboards, available in a wide variety of colors.

12. Zebra Print by Wild Ties black silk ties - $18.95 at Amazon.com

Growwwwl, let your inner child run wild on the veldts of the savanna with this sleekly outrageous silk tie in tres bold harmonies.

13. Texas Gold Silk Tie - $24.50 at Tie-Funked.com

All the eyes of Texas will be upon you, if you are wearing this multi-striped sharp silk tie with its colors of gold, burgundy, salmon, and black.

14. Floral Arrangement by Justin Runia - $105 at Naked & Angry

Simple in form, but strong in design, Floral Arrangements is a lovely tie that can be worn with wide variety of shirts and suits for most every occasion. From Naked & Angry, the website that allows you to submit designs to be manufactured in to limited edition products.

15. Maveric by Ted Baker - £45.00 at Ted Baker.com

An Elegant white floral silk tie highlighted with stripes of brown and gold, it’s a sure winner when you want to impress your date, your wife, or your co-workers, sometimes all three at the same time.

16. Kemosabi by Electric Neckwear blue silk ties - $32.95 at Wild Ties

Native American motifs and a great color scheme make this Jacquard silk tie eye-catching but not kitschy.

17. NEW SKINNY BLACK COTTON SQUARE END KNIT TIE NECKTIE - $12.95 at Amazon.com

Embrace the mauve. Be the first on your block to celebrate a retro trend with this vintage, black cotton square end, 100 percent American wool classic knitted tie.

18. Woven Striped Tie in Yellow with Red - $125.00 at Hansen’s Clothing

Big, bold, and sassy, it’s a pure English silk tie that’s sure to call attention to your good stylin’ with all the trimmings.

19. 100% Hemp by Ecolution obsidian hemp ties - $34.95 at Wild Ties

Legalize this intriguing looking skinny black tie in to your wardrobe. Made out of 100 percent hemp, it possesses an understated maturity. And if things become desperate, you can always smoke it.

20. Navy floral silk ‘Harborside’ tie by Tommy Bahama - $44.99 at Bluefly

Finally, a Tommy Bahama tie we actually like. This one is a couture classic with its shimmering soft flowers, and groovy blue background of petals floating in the sea, a beautiful place for you and me.

21. Star Wars Characters II -$27.50 at Tie Guys.com

Remember the days, when the force was with you, and everything George Lucas touched didn’t crash and burn, well this simply may be the greatest novelty tie of all time… But where the heck are Chewbacca and the droids?

22. Chinese Butterfly Ties Assorted - $40.00 at The Kennedy Center

Based on a Ming dynasty design, this 100 percent silk Chinese butterfly tie is simply absorbing with its bold hues and bright fluttering butterflies, a wonder to behold.

23. Port Alexander - necktie - $50.00 at Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont

There are paisleys, and then there are super chic, eye-catching paisleys, like this silk twill Port Alexander with its glowing colors and intricate patterns - as if taking a carousel ride with fractals.

24. BB King Little Lucy Shaped by Why-Knot - $29.95 at Wild Ties

The perfect novelty tie for any musician or those hoping to play like one, it’s BB King’s legendary guitar Lucille, in 100 percent American polyester.

25. Black with flower pattern Limited - £16.66 at Tie Specialist.com

An absolute Gothic-themed flowery stunner, handmade of fine quality silk, and very pleasing to the eye.

26. India Madras Plaid Tie - $85.00 at Ralph Lauren

This cotton Madras Plaid tie by Ralph Lauren is so square, it’s hip. With it’s green and browns, you’ll have no frowns, and will like it immensely.

27. Mozart - necktie (Silver silk jacquard formal necktie) - $48.00 at Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont

Rich and formal, super-duper sharp, perfect with a cummerbund, it’s a tie you could be married in, and wouldn’t want give up in the divorce settlement.

28. Tommy Hilfiger (TOMH80521) - $29 at Tie Deals.com

Fine silk, and a interesting color scheme of a black background with white squares make this Tommy Hilfiger design a nice attention-grabber.

29. Baby Lilac by WT Solids Ties lavender silk ties - $24.95 at Amazon.com

Solid colored ties, often times, seem dreary and muted, even those produced by the great designers. Not so with this Lilac tie and its strong but dignified color, which provides a bold antidote to the same old, same old looks in your tie collection.

30. Black linked box patterned silk tie by Gucci - $132.00 at Bluefly

Yes, Gucci hits the stylish jackpot with this interlinked silk beauty. Pizzaz and power, strength and subtlety, make for a well rounded, well crafted tie.