Knit ties: point bottom or square bottom

[dirtysouth]

If it helps the end result of a look, then I'm pretty much open to wearing anything within reason.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

I prefer the square bottom but do not mind (and own a few) pointed bottomed knit ties.

The taboo isn't always intrinsic to the item itself, it is as often how you wear it.

 

[AntonioG]

As you can see Ken, Sam, Chorse + others in the business, THERE IS a market for the pointed knit ties.

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by AntonioG

As you can see Ken, Sam, Chorse + others in the business, THERE IS a market for the pointed knit ties.

Oh, don't worry, I have both styles in the works.

 

[Wes Bourne]

Originally Posted by embowafa

For some reason, the knit ties with a point bottom look weird to me. When I imagine a knit tie in my head, I see a square bottom.

I'd say it's the equivalent of a knotched lapel DB jacket....it's just....weird.

Originally Posted by Sebastian

IMO if you don't like the square end, you should stay with grenadine or woven silk ties.

A point bottomed knit tie is.. well... pointless.

Originally Posted by mafoofan

I think the square bottom is the only way to go.

Originally Posted by Manton

Point bottom knit ties are pointless. Revel in the knittie goodness of the tie, or just get a different tie if you want a point.

I agree.

 

[dopamine]

You're missing an option up there:

I don't yet wear knit ties, but when I get one, it'll definitely be square-bottomed.

 

[yachtie]

http://www.styleforum.net/attachment...4&d=1224612995

He'd work for the ACLU if he could. QED.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by dopamine

You're missing an option up there:

I don't yet wear knit ties, but when I get one, it'll definitely be square-bottomed.

I started out with squares, but have worked my way up to pointed. Maybe there's hope for Manton and Iammatt yet.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I started out with squares, but have worked my way up to pointed. Maybe there's hope for Manton and Iammatt yet.

We will never sink to your sordid level.

Then again, I used to think I would never wear a knit tie, so who knows.

 

[Will]

Originally Posted by Manton

We will never sink to your sordid level.

Then again, I used to think I would never wear a knit tie, so who knows.

If you're ready to go tieless, iammatt has some extra chest hair.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Will

If you're ready to go tieless, iammatt has some extra chest hair.

I would need it.

Actually, he has criticised me in the past for buttoning my shirts too high. It's because I am embarrassed by my smooth chest.

BTW, Slanted Door was goooooooooooood. Chump.

 

[Kent Wang]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Kilgour has fantastic ones that appear to me to be made by Drake's:


Yes, but GBP 75 is a joke.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by Kent Wang

Yes, but GBP 75 is a joke.
+1

Please provide alternatives!

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by Kent Wang

Yes, but GBP 75 is a joke.

It's not a joke if it is what you want.

This is how Drakes describes the wholesome goodness of their knits:

"Ties knitted on ancient wooden frames, authentic crunchy handle with contrast spots individually sewn by hand. The ultimate knit tie. Think of Michael Caine in "Get Carter"!"

- B

 

[Willsw]

This leads to another important question, often addressed in life:

Crunchy or smooth?