Here he sold a range of 'peacock' styles that made no apology for being highly individual: wide ties, colourful suits and separates influenced by other cultures. (left) Floral cotton shirt, Cockell & ...

Videographer Tim Flagler: “This is John Collins’s Peacock March Brown Parachute fly. John’s a fixture at regional tying shows, a fellow member of the Regal Pro Staff and, as you will see shortly, ...