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Pocket Squares: A Discussion Thread, Questions, Opinions, Suggestions.....

Gus

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Gents,

Going to be getting a nice burnt orange macclesfield tie soon. Thinking of what pocket square to buy. The obvious option is one with a hint of orange, but would there be any complementing colours I could go for?

Initially was thinking something like:

http://www.monsieurfox.com/collections/pocket-squares/products/damascus-square

http://www.monsieurfox.com/collections/pocket-squares/products/peacock-dancers


How about this one? Great colors!

http://www.monsieurfox.com/collections/pocket-squares/products/green-and-blue-1
 
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Of course pics shall be posted!

That's a nice one, too. Just a very neat pattern which might be a bit matchy with the Sam hober neat Macclesfield pattern. May order that for my blazer look though!
 

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I don't mind blue on blue. There is also this: http://www.kentwang.com/pocket-squares/shinagawa.html
It's often my go to for green ties, especially if I'm in a hurry. Also these would work http://www.kentwang.com/pocket-squares/departure-herald.html http://www.kentwang.com/pocket-squares/edo-castle.html
What do you think of this one with a Navy suit and green tie:
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If you're a puff kinda guy, it might get lost on a navy background. If you're a points-and-puff kinda guy, the yellow would be pretty bold.
 

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What is the opinion of a white linen or cotton square with a solid light blue or blue with a pattern that doesn't include white? I have some shirt/tie combos that I have trouble complementing with my current square selection.
 

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What is the opinion of a white linen or cotton square with a solid light blue or blue with a pattern that doesn't include white? I have some shirt/tie combos that I have trouble complementing with my current square selection.

If in doubt leave it out. Or white linen... :)
 

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Holland and Holland has just released some new 'Big Game' squares based on the work of Marcello Pettineo.



 

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Holland and Holland has just released some new 'Big Game' squares based on the work of Marcello Pettineo.




I'd rather have a pair of Carmina shoes than a pocket square. Charging £295 for a pocket square is ridiculous, salacious and borders to hybris.
 

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Quote: I'd rather have a pair of Carmina shoes than a pocket square. Charging £295 for a pocket square is ridiculous, salacious and borders to hybris.

Then you won't be interested in their shotguns.

I do find them beautiful though. Love the teal in the decorative flowers.
 
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I don't like designs that just take a pattern and then flip and mirror it across 4 sides, like a kaleidoscope.

£295 is the highest price I've ever seen. I would imagine (or hope) that most of that money is going to the artist. In that case, you could consider it like any print you would buy from an artist.
 

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I have been thinking about the size lately.
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Some say the bigger the better and others tell the opposite. I have enjoyed my silk handkerchief as 13"x13". Aren't bigger sizes like 16-18" just too big? What do you gentlemen think, when it comes to silk squares, what is the ideal size of a top notch square?
 

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I have been thinking about the size lately.
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Some say the bigger the better and others tell the opposite. I have enjoyed my silk handkerchief as 13"x13". Aren't bigger sizes like 16-18" just too big? What do you gentlemen think, when it comes to silk squares, what is the ideal size of a top notch square?
13" for wool for sure!
I have NO need for extra fabric in my pocket with Drake's 17" 90/10% wool/silk (they are still lovely though)

Soft silk squares can be 13" or 17" - It's much easier to work with and I haven't had problems with the larger silk squares.
 

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