thinman
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The September 2006 issue of Kiplingers Personal Finance has a one-page article on how to evaluate the quality of a necktie:
http://www.kiplinger.com/personalfin...6/09/ties.html
They also highlight a brand in each of 3 categories:
"Cool and Fresh": Vineyard Vines. These handmade ties have patterns that include pineapples and fall leaves as well as dolphins, flip-flops and fireflies. They're made of Korean silk.
"Best Value": Pronto Uomo. Sold by Men's Wearhouse, these look and feel like high-priced haberdashery. Made of Chinese silk, they feature a sturdy keeper tab.
"Top-Knot Ties": Drakes London. One of these lets you look like a king for a princely price. Handmade of heavy British silk, they have a lush feel, crisp design and bright, saturated colors.
I think they're right on the mark about Vineyard Vines and Drakes makes excellent ties, but I have no experience with Pronto Uomo. Although it may be asking you to risk admitting you shop at MW or an equivalent, does anyone have an informed opinion about Pronto Uomo ties? What are your thoughts about the other categories? What are your candidates for top honors in each category?
(Cross-posted on AskAndy and StyleForum)
http://www.kiplinger.com/personalfin...6/09/ties.html
They also highlight a brand in each of 3 categories:
"Cool and Fresh": Vineyard Vines. These handmade ties have patterns that include pineapples and fall leaves as well as dolphins, flip-flops and fireflies. They're made of Korean silk.
"Best Value": Pronto Uomo. Sold by Men's Wearhouse, these look and feel like high-priced haberdashery. Made of Chinese silk, they feature a sturdy keeper tab.
"Top-Knot Ties": Drakes London. One of these lets you look like a king for a princely price. Handmade of heavy British silk, they have a lush feel, crisp design and bright, saturated colors.
I think they're right on the mark about Vineyard Vines and Drakes makes excellent ties, but I have no experience with Pronto Uomo. Although it may be asking you to risk admitting you shop at MW or an equivalent, does anyone have an informed opinion about Pronto Uomo ties? What are your thoughts about the other categories? What are your candidates for top honors in each category?
(Cross-posted on AskAndy and StyleForum)