You can't imagine how often I encounter people who think Josh Bach is a made up name, fabricated only for the sake of Brand Creation. Actually it is a made up name, created by my parents, not by Madison Avenue. So, I really do exist...and really do design the products...and even pick up the phone.

Formally trained as an architect, and working later as an art director, I draw from my rich experiences in both disciplines to create unique, original products meant to catch the eye. Whether it's bold artwork from the New York City subway map or the subtle pattern of the nighttime constellations, I strive to create clever, creative and very wearable interpretations of the everyday.

My neckties have been featured in movies, television series, and magazines, and often sighted on celebrities, anchormen, and various television personalities. And five designs have been included in the permanent collection of the Fashion Institute Museum.

But don't buy my products because of trends, buy them because they strike a connection, because they make you smile, or because they evoke fond memories. That's their true intent.

So there you have it...and if you still don't believe I exist, come visit me at work, in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. But don't come too early....I don't exist until after ten!