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post #31 of 39
9/7/11 at 4:11pm
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Originally Posted by mrbrioni View Post


Doesn't say anywhere that the ones on the ben silver website are drakes. How do I confirm?

Look at them.
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post #32 of 39
9/7/11 at 4:47pm
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Originally Posted by mrbrioni View Post


Doesn't say anywhere that the ones on the ben silver website are drakes. How do I confirm?

If you go to the Ben Silver web site, click "Shop by brand" and you'll see Drakes of London. These squares will show up.
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post #33 of 39
9/9/11 at 1:53pm
I was all set to do the four-in-and-buy Spoo thing, but the Ben Silver option seems better. (My luck, I would have been stuck with *claret*!)
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post #34 of 39
9/9/11 at 9:52pm
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Originally Posted by Fred H. View Post

I was all set to do the four-in-and-buy Spoo thing, but the Ben Silver option seems better. (My luck, I would have been stuck with *claret*!)

Yep, this seems the more prudent decision.
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post #35 of 39
9/10/11 at 12:02am
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I saw that this morning, and while they do have some beautiful pieces, there are just way too many pieces in the 7cm width for me. Further, the most interesting pieces in the collection all seem to be 7cm--namely the Boucle ties, the Ancient Madder, et alii. I would love to pick up one of those Boucle ties, but at a less than ideal width and 105 pounds... I am just not sure it would be worth it to me. Now, if it was the standard 8cm, and 105 pounds that would be one thing; but that is a lot of money to fork out for something that is less than perfect [for me]. I know that ties are tending to get narrower, but the narrow look just does not work on my body type. C'est triste.

Other than my gripes though, some really lovely ties.
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Originally Posted by Journeyman View Post


+1. As has been said in this thread, and in other threads about Drake's, they should make more 9cm ties.

I e-mailed them about 9cm ties a few months back and was informed that they feel that the current fashion is for narrower ties and thus 8cm is their default measurement at present. Sigh...

Great, now Drakes are fashion-followers too. As though there is such a huge market for 100GBP 7cm (2.75") ancient madder ties. Something to go with the skinny lapels which are... wait a minute, not trendy anymore! Idiots.

So much for Michael Drakes' "Men Should Be Stylish, Not Fashionable". Oh wait, he doesn't own his company anymore! frown.gif
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post #36 of 39
9/10/11 at 12:28am


 

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Originally Posted by tchoy View Post

I could have easily bought half a dozen ties if they were wider.

Drake's also have bespoke service, so if that extra 20-30 pound depending on tie, or annoyance over having to order a bespoke because they decided to go "fashionable", isn't issue, you can order bespoke ties for 125 pounds, minimum 3 ties in same size, fabric can be same or different for each tie. http://www.drakes-london.com/bespoke-services
 

 

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post #37 of 39
9/10/11 at 12:32am
That's nearly an extra $50 per tie, every 3 ties you could pick up another one. Likely non-returnable too.
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post #38 of 39
9/10/11 at 12:52am
Needs more 9cm.
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post #39 of 39
9/10/11 at 1:47am
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Originally Posted by Newcomer View Post

I saw that this morning, and while they do have some beautiful pieces, there are just way too many pieces in the 7cm width for me. Further, the most interesting pieces in the collection all seem to be 7cm--namely the Boucle ties, the Ancient Madder, et alii. I would love to pick up one of those Boucle ties, but at a less than ideal width and 105 pounds... I am just not sure it would be worth it to me. Now, if it was the standard 8cm, and 105 pounds that would be one thing; but that is a lot of money to fork out for something that is less than perfect [for me]. I know that ties are tending to get narrower, but the narrow look just does not work on my body type. C'est triste.

Other than my gripes though, some really lovely ties.
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Originally Posted by Journeyman View Post


+1. As has been said in this thread, and in other threads about Drake's, they should make more 9cm ties.

I e-mailed them about 9cm ties a few months back and was informed that they feel that the current fashion is for narrower ties and thus 8cm is their default measurement at present. Sigh...

Great, now Drakes are fashion-followers too. As though there is such a huge market for 100GBP 7cm (2.75") ancient madder ties. Something to go with the skinny lapels which are... wait a minute, not trendy anymore! Idiots.

So much for Michael Drakes' "Men Should Be Stylish, Not Fashionable". Oh wait, he doesn't own his company anymore! frown.gif

Completely agree. The 7cm thing is absurd. Certainly didn't use to be like that a few seasons ago.

My recommendation would be to deal with Emma Willis. Beautiful collection of Drakes ties and all 9cm
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