The Official Vanda Fine Clothing Thread

[applky]

Great pickups @jcmeyer!

Just in case of remarriage? Sounds good.

lol

 

[Mr. Six]

Red and cream raw silk.

 

[applky]

Red and cream raw silk.

Wonderful. Is that a royal oxford underneath it all?

 

[Mr. Six]

Thanks! The shirt is woven with a dark tick that gives it an Oxford-ish look, but it's actually pretty smooth.

 

[jcmeyer]

Awwwwww yeah....

 

[clarksdb]

How do the ties compare to Drakes?

 

[jcmeyer]

I only have one Drakes tie, which is very nice, but you may not get much pro/con discussion in here since this is Vanda's official sponsored thread.

If you want more opinions you might try asking in either of these threads, which are more heavily trafficked anyway:
http://www.styleforum.net/t/375309/noodles-good-natured-advice-thread-improving-a-business-wardrobe/
http://www.styleforum.net/t/508123/neckties-a-discussion-thread/

I like the designs both makers offer, but what sold me personally on giving Vanda a shot was the ability to choose the width and length, since I'm a small dude and need a shorter tie.

 

[justinkapur]



How do the ties compare to Drakes?

I own both. I like my Vandas just for the fact that they are shorter. Both are very well made and styled.

 

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[applky]

How do the ties compare to Drakes?

I only have one Drakes tie, which is very nice, but you may not get much pro/con discussion in here since this is Vanda's official sponsored thread.

Needless to say Gerald and Diana don't weigh in on stuff like this -- and I think this is not a sponsored thread from Vanda, but rather a fan thread? -- but I'll contribute.

I think Vanda ties are superior to Drakes in both quality and value. I've had a few Drakes and they're great ties, but I've found the handwork and fabrics to be finer on Vandas. I've sold all my Drakes at this point and nearly only buy ties from Vanda. The construction on Drakes is a bit more traditional, and if that's what you're looking for, they're a great option. But I'm more interested in the expression of the fabric than the expression of whatever lining/image the maker has in mind, so I've stuck with Vanda through and through. Gerald and Diana also offer a personal touch that you can only get with a small outfit, which I appreciate. I also find they're extremely creative in sourcing new and interesting fabrics, and have a greater range of textures than most other makers.

 

[justinkapur]

I agree with this speaker ^

I have one or two drakes ties and probably 15-20 Vanda ties. They are superior in fabric, construction, knot, style, color, pairings, etc. Everytime they launch new ties I find myself liking more than 1/2 the selection. From the current release I have been eyeing 3 ties and 2 squares.

 

[bradp]

I agree with this speaker ^

I have one or two drakes ties and probably 15-20 Vanda ties. They are superior in fabric, construction, knot, style, color, pairings, etc. Everytime they launch new ties I find myself liking more than 1/2 the selection. From the current release I have been eyeing 3 ties and 2 squares.

 

[Mr. Six]

Forgot to post this one the other day.

 

[applky]

I agree with this speaker ^

I have one or two drakes ties and probably 15-20 Vanda ties. They are superior in fabric, construction, knot, style, color, pairings, etc. Everytime they launch new ties I find myself liking more than 1/2 the selection. From the current release I have been eyeing 3 ties and 2 squares.

I'd say my closet is pretty similar to @justinkapur 's. I have 2 non-Vanda ties I wear regularly and about 20 Vandas I wear regularly. Plus, 10 squares or so. Oh and all my Vandas are 3.25" x 59", my favored tie dimensions. It's just good to know when you put the thing on that it's exactly what you want.

I should also say that a few of the ties are from their very first collection and look good as new. So I know when I buy one it'll last forever.

 

[justinkapur]

My pictures are really professional quality