The Official Tie Thread

[EddieK]

I noticed we have don't have one yet. If I'm mistaken this can be taken down.

I figure this would be nice to have for all things tie related. I personally have started to really find them fascinating and have learned a lot about them in the last few months.

We can talk about designs and types, color combinations, materials, construction methods, brands. etc...

 

[EddieK]

I'm thinking of grabbing these. Any opinions/thoughts on the color and design? and the versatility of them?

Construction and tie itself is superb.
High quality Wool Silk blend. 70/30. 100% Wool interlining.
Made in Italy. Handrolled edges. Fabric is compared to Drake's.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

If the fabric is comparable to Drake’s then those would be very nice ties!

I think both are pretty versatile. Both are definitely seasonal given the fabric content and the first one great with a casual fall outfit. The second is a bit more formal and could be worn in winter as well.

 

[EddieK]

If the fabric is comparable to Drake’s then those would be very nice ties!

I think both are pretty versatile. Both are definitely seasonal given the fabric content and the first one great with a casual fall outfit. The second is a bit more formal and could be worn in winter as well.

Thanks for the input. Yes they are very nice ties from what I've researched and heard, and quite a great price in my opnion.

 

[EddieK]

So I'm trying to compile a list of best value tie companies.
I've come across a few, most of which I don't see mentioned in this forum too much.
I noticed The Dark Knot/ Saville Row Co/The Knottery seem to be great quality for price.
Can anyone confirm? Does anyone have ties from them? Also, if you have any other suggestions let me know. Thanks~

 

[EddieK]

Just a heads up for anyone interested, Granqvist has some nice deals on a good selection of their ties starting today. 3 ties for the price of 2.

”Old stock” (3 for 2) - Granqvist

Ties from our previous collections under another brand. All made in Italy

granqviststore.se

 

[blue suede shoes]

A tie thread is a good idea.

How wide are those ties? I ask because I like traditional clothes, with tie widths about 3 inches. I am not into narrow or wide ties.

 

[EddieK]

A tie thread is a good idea.

How wide are those ties? I ask because I like traditional clothes, with tie widths about 3 inches. I am not into narrow or wide ties.

These ties are 8 cm or 3 1/8 inches. Which is the perfect width I think. Maybe a bit wider for taller/bigger individuals.

 

[blue suede shoes]

I agree; 8 cm or 3.14 inches is the perfect width for ties. They will always look good.

 

[Keith Taylor]

I always stick to within a hair’s breadth of 9cm. I’m sure 8 and even narrower are fine, but I favour a lapel on the wider side and need to keep everything in balance. My ties would, I’m sure, look far too wide if I ever wore, say, a J Crew Ludlow or something else with the sort of razor thin lapel I loathe.

 

[EddieK]

Yeah it depends on lapel width as well. I think 9 cm which is 3.5 inches is completely fine as well. I personally wouldn't wear it because it would look too wide on me.

I think anything well below 3 inches looks too faddish and trendy (unless it's a knit tie), and only should be worn if you're anorexic. And anything getting close to 4 and wider looks ridiculous unless you're a sumo wrestler. 3.75 can be done by certain people.

 

[shabbaranks]

An 8cm tie is perfect for me . I'm 165cm and I usually have some problems with ties' lenght,I prefer ties 146/148cm instead of 150cm.

 

[shabbaranks]

I have just received 4 beautiful from Biagio Santo : 3 grenadine ties and a Maccafield silk tie.
I especially like the green one: rich fabric,perfect edge and original details.Definitely an excellent purchase (they sent me a linen pocket square as free gift).
Wich one do you prefer?

 

[Keith Taylor]

I think I’d get the most use out of the green one, but I think both of the blues are great looking ties.

 

[James1051]

Does anyone know if the Knottery is still in business? Their website is still up but they aren't responding to communications (for several weeks now).