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Gentlemen, Countess Mara ties? New pics!

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Found these while going through my mother's effects, recognize them as my late father's. I guess she liked him in red.

Not very familiar with the brand but he swore by it. Aside from what I can glean from the web(not much)I don't know much about the brand. Very luxe silks and although not 7 fold they drape and knot magnificently!

I am guessing he bought them early-mid 90's so the patterns may be a tad dated but I do like the one on the right, it has a baroque feel that appeals to me and reminds me of my father's simple, elegant style.

Can anyone help me out, are they any "good"?

Thank you,




 

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I had a couple, about on par with BB. Good, not great.
 

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used to buy those damn things at now defunct SYMS 20 years ago for about $15.00 a piece
 

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Crap. Best to just donate these to charity
 
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The middle one could be nice as part of a more casual outfit, it has a somewhat western vibe. I think Countess Mara was a very successful brand in the 50s and 60s. I would imagine the quality was higher back then.
 

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The middle one could be nice as part of a more casual outfit, it has a somewhat western vibe. I think Countess Mara was a very successful brand in the 50s and 60s. I would imagine the quality was higher back then.


Interesting take. My nephew has asked for that one so I'll pass along your guidance as well.

I've learned a bit more since I first posted and yes they were quite popular going back as far as the 30s...wish I'd volunteered to help clean out the old man's closets now.
 

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