Designer Tie

[kfresh]

I've been considering buying a tie as a christmas gift. Which designer is considered higher end/higher quality?

Calvin Klein or Kenneth Cole NY?

Any input is greatly appreciated - thanks in advance

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by kfresh

I've been considering buying a tie as a christmas gift. Which designer is considered higher end/higher quality? Calvin Klein or Kenneth Cole NY? Any input is greatly appreciated - thanks in advance
They're both ****.

 

[kfresh]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

They're both ****.

well that didnt really help and price range is $40-70; not trying to get the absolute best here.

 

[juvefan]

i think what the guy above was trying to say, is that you would get better value if you burned the money

 

[Grenadier]

Get one from www.howardyount.com or www.kentwang.com or one of the Benjamin ties from www.ehaberdasher.com.

Much, much, much better deal for your money.

 

[kfresh]

thanks so far for the help -- currently browsing through the different suggested sites you guys listed.

i'm particular interested in the brands with the slimmer ties: 2.6"-2.8". any suggestions?

 

[Grenadier]

Get 3", it's slim but not too slim.

 

[in stitches]

def check ehaberdasher.com they have many great ties from lots of great brands right in your price range and ben over there is a stand up guy

 

[m.gway]

+1 for Kent Wang. Awesome customer service.

 

[Matt S]

Originally Posted by azlawstudent

Get 3", it's slim but not too slim.

+1. Anything slimmer than 3" looks silly.

 

[Jay]

Originally Posted by kfresh

I've been considering buying a tie as a christmas gift. Which designer is considered higher end/higher quality?

Calvin Klein or Kenneth Cole NY?

Any input is greatly appreciated - thanks in advance

They are the same quality. You don't even have to spend $40-70 for a tie at this level. Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Filene's Basement, Loehmann's, etc all have skinny ties from these brands (and sometimes better brands) for $12.99 to $19.99. Macy's also sometimes has these ties on sale for 40% to 50% off retail.

 

[DerekS]

Originally Posted by kfresh

well that didnt really help and price range is $40-70; not trying to get the absolute best here.

should help a lot. he answered youre question...they are ****. and if youre price range is 40-70, you have the opportunity to get a real quality tie. check the b&s...i know for a fact theres a dozen ties in that price range.

As a matter of fact, they are both probably made in the same sweatshop, but with different tags attached to them.

 

[Gwarg]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

They're both ****.
+1, B&S might be able to help you.

 

[johnvw]

Originally Posted by kfresh

thanks so far for the help -- currently browsing through the different suggested sites you guys listed.

i'm particular interested in the brands with the slimmer ties: 2.6"-2.8". any suggestions?

If you are considering alternatives to the options you mentioned originally, check out www.thetiebar and SF members who sell ties. Tie Bar and at least one SF member I know of have attractive slimmer ties available.

 

[suited]

I paid $66 for a Brioni tie at Off Saks during one of their sales a few weeks ago. Check and see if they have a sale going on. Their ties go on sale @30-40% off sometimes.