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[acecow]



I have some tie problems! Is this a windsor knot he is using? And that grope under the knot, how do you do that? Do i put my finger in the middle i cant do it good.

Better, thicker, more expensive ties produce a more pronounced dimple. Tie the tie slightly shorter than you're trying to, the wider part provides for a better dimple. As you tighten it, try to do it in a way that doesn't prevent the dimple from forming. Finally, practice a lot.

 

[Gibonius]



I have some tie problems! Is this a windsor knot he is using? And that grope under the knot, how do you do that? Do i put my finger in the middle i cant do it good.

My technique for a nice dimple: Tie your tie to the point where you feed the broad blade through the knot, but don't cinch it down all the way. Pull a few inches of the broad blade back out, crimp it with your fingers, then feed it back through while holding the crimp in place and tighten. You should have locked your dimple in place. If you try to form it after feeding the broad blade through, it'll usually fall out.

This is much easier to do with a high quality tie.

 

[herrport]

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I understand, i have quality ties like brioni and zegna thats all i use. But still i want it to be perfect. Is there some youtube clip to guide this perfectly? My english isn't that good, i come from Sweden so. Your writing is little advanced for me but im understanding you a little bit.

 

[Spurious]



There's actually a whole mess of them in the clearance section on the BB website.

Damn, some of them look great, but as a Euro, it's too expensive .

 

[astro1001]

Okay so I found a website with the history of the ACWA Union tag in the coat which would place the coat between 1962 and 1976. It looks like a quality piece but I'm really no expert (hence my posting here). So, can anyone provide additional insight, maybe an educated guess as to the company (or companies) they might have produced for in those years?

 

[ukeseb]



May want to look at here. I'm sure there are other places, too.

Thanks - I actually went to the place in Tokyo where I got them hemmed and he showed me an example of what he would do, and the results were very impressive so he so go the job. If it all goes **** up then I'll pack them off to Denim Therapy I guess.

 

[Texastyle]

Do you guys know anywhere that sells ties in the 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inch range? The only place I can seem to find ones in that size is J Crew, but I'd like to try something else.

 

[acecow]



Do you guys know anywhere that sells ties in the 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inch range? The only place I can seem to find ones in that size is J Crew, but I'd like to try something else.

thetiebar.com is very decent for the price.

 

[CodPiece]

Two related cobbler questions:
I have some dry eraser dust ground into my shoes and they've ruined the finish. What can I expect to pay for stripping and refinishing?
My local cobbler had a price list that included "heel and full sole --$55". Is this similar to recrafting? Is this a reasonable price for this service?
Thanks!

 

[VLSI]



Do you guys know anywhere that sells ties in the 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inch range? The only place I can seem to find ones in that size is J Crew, but I'd like to try something else.

Lands End Canvas are mostly 2.75"

 

[Harold falcon]

I need to rationalize an excuse not to buy this bag. My old bag - from customhide.com - was very nice and I'd be happy to buy another one, but it was stolen when hoodlums broke into my car. I need a new briefcase, and I'm having trouble finding an excuse not to spend $2k on this bag.

http://www.swaineadeney.co.uk/products/west3_dc/index.html

 

[JubeiSpiegel]



I need to rationalize an excuse not to buy this bag. My old bag - from customhide.com - was very nice and I'd be happy to buy another one, but it was stolen when hoodlums broke into my car. I need a new briefcase, and I'm having trouble finding an excuse not to spend $2k on this bag.
http://www.swaineadeney.co.uk/products/west3_dc/index.html

Hoodlums will just steal the new one as well, hope that helped

 

[Harold falcon]



Hoodlums will just steal the new one as well, hope that helped

Fortunately my insurance covers loss of valuable property from the vehicle, up to $10,000. I'd just get a check for a new briefcase.

Thanks, but no dice.

 

[black_umbrella]



I need to rationalize an excuse not to buy this bag. My old bag - from customhide.com - was very nice and I'd be happy to buy another one, but it was stolen when hoodlums broke into my car. I need a new briefcase, and I'm having trouble finding an excuse not to spend $2k on this bag.
http://www.swaineadeney.co.uk/products/west3_dc/index.html

so is the bag really 2K then, or just 1.8K? considering insurance.

 

[Harold falcon]



so is the bag really 2K then, or just 1.8K? considering insurance.

Yes, good point. I did receive a check for the stolen bag.