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DGP

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I was just going through Barneys website, and saw a tie that caught my attention. What do you think of it? I know that Brioni makes amazing clothes, but how do their ties stack up? And, what do you think of the pattern? It would likely go with a white shirt, and either navy or gray suits.

http://216.74.138.233/images/barneys...9.7992_ZM1.jpg
 

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Originally Posted by DGP
I was just going through Barneys website, and saw a tie that caught my attention. What do you think of it? I know that Brioni makes amazing clothes, but how do their ties stack up? And, what do you think of the pattern? It would likely go with a white shirt, and either navy or gray suits.

http://216.74.138.233/images/barneys...9.7992_ZM1.jpg

Nice. Their ties are generally of good quality, on the thick/heavy side.
 

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I don't care for the colors or pattern at all. But I won't be the one wearing it.
 

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I rather like it. Nice, breezy summer colours IMHO.
 

DGP

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Originally Posted by lawyerdad
Nice. Their ties are generally of good quality, on the thick/heavy side.
Will that be a problem for a taller guy who likes wearing spread collars, and tends to use a full windsor? Would I still get a big enough knott with a half windsor? Maybe most importantly, is $83 a decent price?
 

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Originally Posted by Margaret
I don't care for the colors or pattern at all. But I won't be the one wearing it.

Same here
 

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A tad bit busy for my tastes -- but I have heard from numerous places that Brioni ties are top-notch.
 

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Originally Posted by DGP
Will that be a problem for a taller guy who likes wearing spread collars, and tends to use a full windsor? Would I still get a big enough knott with a half windsor? Maybe most importantly, is $83 a decent price?
Brioni ties are indeed very nice. They aren't so thick that I find them a problem with a spread collar and full or half windsor (I'm 6'3", 160 lbs.). I'm not a fan of this particular tie, but only because I'm so thin that I like thicker stripes. And $83 is a good price. Though I don't remember their full retail price (having a senior moment), I seem to recall it's around $150 or above. Edit: Spot-checked the NM website. They ask $165 retail. Guess I can still claim to be in my youth.
 

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