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Double four-in-hand is my knot of choice - it gives a nice, longer knot that is slightly thicker than the regular FIH and it usually results in a very nice dimple just under the knot, too. I suspect that if Thanasi tries a DFIH rather than a double windsor knot his ties probably wouldn't need to be as long.
All of the ties mentioned above (Sam Hober, Vanda, Henry Carter, EG Cappelli etc) are all very good. It's worth noting that Vanda's ties have very light construction, they are untipped and they don't have a keeper at the back of the tie. I personally like their construction and style (it's very similar to a couple of vintage Brooks Brothers ties that I have), but not everyone does.
Oli, I think that it's more due to the fact that in both photos Boris and Tony have their arms bent, which has caused the sleeves to ride up a bit. More a case of their posture and the cut of the suit rather than short jacket sleeves, I suspect.
Double Windsor doesn't get much love on this forum which I can understand. End up with a knot the size of your fist and it detracts from whatever else your wearing. Four in hand can look great, but depends on the tie... can end up with the opposite effect and have a tiny knot that has the same effect only less ostentatious.
Double four-in-hand is my knot of choice - it gives a nice, longer knot that is slightly thicker than the regular FIH and it usually results in a very nice dimple just under the knot, too. I suspect that if Thanasi tries a DFIH rather than a double windsor knot his ties probably wouldn't need to be as long.
All of the ties mentioned above (Sam Hober, Vanda, Henry Carter, EG Cappelli etc) are all very good. It's worth noting that Vanda's ties have very light construction, they are untipped and they don't have a keeper at the back of the tie. I personally like their construction and style (it's very similar to a couple of vintage Brooks Brothers ties that I have), but not everyone does.
This one's more for PoP and FXH -
What is it with autocrats and short sleeves?
Oli, I think that it's more due to the fact that in both photos Boris and Tony have their arms bent, which has caused the sleeves to ride up a bit. More a case of their posture and the cut of the suit rather than short jacket sleeves, I suspect.
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