An improved apparatus and method for holding garments, such as neckties, is disclosed. The device comprises a magnet, preferably made of a rare Earth material and magnetized to about Grade N35 or better, and a faceplate. In one embodiment, the magnet is positioned under at least a portion of the wearer's shirt while the faceplate is positioned on a portion of the wearer's necktie. The shirt and/or necktie may additionally include pockets for housing the magnet and/or faceplate. The faceplate may be decorative, and interchangeable, for prominent display in front of the necktie. Alternatively, the device may be configured to be completely hidden from view. Several means for retaining the magnet to the shirt upon separation of the garments are presented.
An apparatus for extending a neck tie, the apparatus comprising: a first piece of fabric sewn to a second piece of fabric along the bottom portion of the first piece of fabric and along the bottom portion of the second piece of fabric to form a Y-shape; a first magnet attached to the top back side of the first piece of fabric; a second magnet magnetically mated to the first magnet and attached to the top back side of the second piece of fabric; a third piece of fabric sewn along the Y-shape, wherein the first magnet is interposed between the first piece of fabric and the third piece of fabric and the second magnet is interposed between the second piece of fabric and the third piece of fabric to form a magnetic Y-shape.
