Charvet tie quality

[mell]

Is the quality of Charvet ties equal to those of Brioni? I am looking at a few on Ebay. Thanks in advance for you prompt response.

 

[globetrotter]

Originally Posted by mell

Is the quality of Charvet ties equal to those of Brioni? I am looking at a few on Ebay. Thanks in advance for you prompt response.


I find mine to be fragile, great color, but after a few wearings the silk seems to be wearing thin in places.

 

[RJman]

Beautiful ties, jewel-like and delicate. It's not so much a question of quality as of durability -- the weaves are intricate and beautiful and, unfortunately, fragile.

Their printed ties are perfectly fine from a durability standpoint.

 

[nmoraitis]

I bought two Charvets while I was in Paris last year, and although most have the tensile strength of toilet paper, you can find some Charvets that have a tighter weave than others in their store. If you really want a well made and bullet proof tie, get a Carlo Franco. I believe they are made in a steel mill in Texas....Of course, as much as I love Chuck's ties, they still are not as sexy as a Charvet.

 

[LARon]

To echo much of what's already been said, Charvet makes beautiful ties, in gorgeous colors and patterns that tie the best knot of any of the makers I have (my others include Hermes, Kiton, RLPL, Drake and Turnbull).

Having said that, their weaves are indeed so fine that their woven ties will occasionally snag or fray. That doesn't necessarily doom the tie, but does affect your psyche, and over time will also marginalize the tie. But, in that regard, roses don't live forever either, yet give us immense pleasure to behold and a fragrance unlike any other flower.

 

[EL72]

In addition to the weaves being so delicate, I can simply never get past their use of a crappy label for a tie-keeper. Truly unacceptable for a tie in this price range imo.

 

[pontus75]

The ties are very vibrant, lots of colors, patterns, etc. = top notch. But, as has been mentioned throughout the thread, the ties have a tendency to pull easily. Having said that, I can't stop buying them. My solution: buy them on EBay.

 

[Zubberah]

Originally Posted by LARon

To echo much of what's already been said, Charvet makes beautiful ties, in gorgeous colors and patterns that tie the best knot of any of the makers I have (my others include Hermes, Kiton, RLPL, Drake and Turnbull).

Having said that, their weaves are indeed so fine that their woven ties will occasionally snag or fray. That doesn't necessarily doom the tie, but does affect your psyche, and over time will also marginalize the tie. But, in that regard, roses don't live forever either, yet give us immense pleasure to behold and a fragrance unlike any other flower.

Well said and wholeheartedly agree. If you like a modern twist to the Charvet style, check out Richard James (but just as delicate and prone to snags/fraying).

 

[VMan]

I always see gorgeous Charvet and Dupont ties at Saks Off Fifth or Filene's basement on deep clearance ($20-35) because the delicate silk became easily shredded from less-than-careful handling.

Probably should not be a top choice for every day wear, however, Charvet ties would be a prime candidate for a very special tie to wear to a very special event.

 

[Naturlaut II]

Originally Posted by VMan

Probably should not be a top choice for every day wear, however, Charvet ties would be a prime candidate for a very special tie to wear to a very special event.

Second that.

 

[Mr. Checks]

Originally Posted by LARon

To echo much of what's already been said, Charvet makes beautiful ties, in gorgeous colors and patterns that tie the best knot of any of the makers I have (my others include Hermes, Kiton, RLPL, Drake and Turnbull).

Having said that, their weaves are indeed so fine that their woven ties will occasionally snag or fray. That doesn't necessarily doom the tie, but does affect your psyche, and over time will also marginalize the tie. But, in that regard, roses don't live forever either, yet give us immense pleasure to behold and a fragrance unlike any other flower.

I'm misting up over your prose.

Get your Charvet at Saks' post-holiday sale, I think I paid around $45 each for mine. However, it's fair to say that you can get two Jones New York for the same price, or 45 Tommy Hilfiger... the choice is yours

 

[Leaveitothexperts]

Originally Posted by Mr. Checks

I'm misting up over your prose.

Get your Charvet at Saks' post-holiday sale, I think I paid around $45 each for mine. However, it's fair to say that you can get two Jones New York for the same price, or 45 Tommy Hilfiger... the choice is yours

FWIW, I am alwyas less than impressed by thier ties . . . .

 

[dr.no]

What is it about the Charvet that makes them knot so well?

 

[Will]

The wovens don't stand up to heavy wear, but they are not intended to. When you need a durable tie, get it somewhere else.

I also object to the idea of their label as a keeper. To acknowledge their point of view, it is a silk label and wears as well as any other piece of silk sewn as a keeper. If you order your ties bespoke they will make you a keeper for an extra $15, and you still get the label.

LARon gets my nomination for the most lyrical men's clothing writing we've seen so far in 2007.

 

[squalidozzi]

I have two Charvet ties; the one I like more pulled ridiculously easily and is now unwearable except under a sweater. The ties I have are also different thicknesses; the damaged tie knots really well but the other one I have is thinner and doesn't.

Some trivia: as the NYT reports, Ray Kelly, former NYPD commissioner, wore Charvet ties almost exclusively.