As Bert Dale, Bob Haley, Dave Alexander, Tom Cigarran and David Johnson can tell you, the hand-tied white tie adds an extra bit of panache to the formal white tie and tails. Typically hard to find, Nashville gentleman can now acquire loose white piqué ties locally at J. Michaels Clothiers. The particularly stylish gentleman, such as Ted Welch, can confidently carry off the ivory silk tie in lieu of white piqué.
David Johnson wears pearls with diamond appointments, a gift from his wife Edie.
Don Taylor is decked out in an heirloom pearl formal set handed down from his grandfather, paired with a set of Grant Peacock cuff links given to him by his wife Kristin. The cuff links are proud in Taft colors, as are Don, his father and son.
John Eakin glimmers in
studs of freshwater
pearls from
Cindi Earl.
Dave Alexander works the black, white and silver for the Swan Ball in signature shell designs acquired at a previous Swan Ball.
Not surprisingly, the jewel of the gentlemen was Dudley Richter in a 1920’s mother of pearl and platinum set, including vest buttons, given to him by his father.
While the women of the Swan Ball are known for their gowns and baubles, the gentlemen also take this opportunity to shine. Of fashion note this year were the variety of formal sets confidently on display. While there may have been plenty of pairs of ladies' fakes, these men's chests were all genuine.
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