In 2009, NELSON WADE, designer of fine custom clothing, was asked by Distinctive Assets to provide luxury ties for their 7th annual “Everybody Wins at the Oscars®” Nominee Gift Bag. The nominees were from the 5 major event categories;
Best Actor – Richard Jenkins, Frank Langella, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt, Mickey Rourke.
Best Actress – Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie, Melissa Leo, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet.
Best Supporting Actor – Josh Brolin, Robert Downey Jr., Philip Seymour Hoffman, Heath Ledger, Michael Shannon.
Best Supporting Actress – Amy Adams, Penelope Cruz, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Marisa Tomei.
Best Director – David Fincher, Ron Howard, Gus Van Sant, Stephen Daldry, Danny Boyle.
Telecast Host – Hugh Jackman.
Each non-winning nominee will receive a personalized NELSON WADE Italian Handmade Luxury Silk Necktie. On the back of each tie, the words “2009 Oscars® Nominee” is embroidered in gold metallic lettering, onto a black suede swatch that is stitched directly onto the back of the tie. This color scheme matches the coloring of the Oscars award; a gold statue standing on top of a black base.
The black swatch is used by NELSON WADE as a distinctive label that is stitched on the inside of all custom suit jackets and sport coats. 
Typically, the company name is embroidered onto the swatch. However for the Oscars, Myles McKenzie (Creative Director) and Stephen Johnson (Clothing Consultant) decided to use the swatch to personalize the ties and to memorialize this prestigious event for each of the non-winning nominees.
In addition to ties, NELSON WADE offers many fabrics for custom suits for men and women from Marzoni, Scabal, Holland and Sherry, Dormeuil and John Foster; shirting fabrics from Thomas Mason, Cotonificio Albeni and other shirting fabric mills; custom fabrics for handmade luxury ties, accessories, as well as Italian leather briefcases and travel bags.
About NELSON WADE:
NELSON WADE designs and creates custom clothing for men and women. NELSON WADE clothing is made from fabric mills in Italy, England, and other fine quality sources throughout the world. The attention given to the minutest of details is indicative of bespoke craftsmanship and artistry. The NELSON WADE master tailors create custom clothing around the client’s profession, goals, and passion. The end result is a garment that is elegantly unique and powerfully presented.
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