Tie Travel Case

[amerikajinda]

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

Just for fun I thought I would post pics of this tie case circa late 80's. It was purchased at MOMA NYC and given to me as a Christmas gift. It was designed by Giorgio Pizzitutti.

That's great!

I have something similar, also cylindrical but only holds one tie. It's made from clear acrylic and I bought it at a 100-yen shop (dollar store) in Osaka. The neat thing about it is that it has a mechanism for winding your tie up inside the cylinder from the outside - you just fasten the blade and start turning and soon your whole tie is neatly encased in the protective acrylic. The only problem is that I brought a thick woven tie with me on my last trip and it wouldn't all fit into the cylinder...

I think it would suffice to roll up your tie and put it inside one of your shoes in your luggage.

 

[emptym]

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

.. Anyway, I traveled a LOT but only used it once. Probably because it took up so much room.

So, next time you are at a flea market and see a leather tube.....

It is gorgeous, but as you say, it takes up room....

I'm kind of a minimalist packer so I avoid putting cases w/in my cases. Have never been able to put ties in my shoes--socks, underwear, and powercords--but no ties.

Normally I roll ties and put them in hollow of the jacket collar and/or the shoulders.
They stay in good shape that way.

 

[EL72]

Originally Posted by pejsek

What the heck is Colonel Littleton? I'm a bit surprised the new Ghurka behemoth hasn't rolled over on them (him?) for trademark infringement.

Which Ghurka trademark is Colonel Littleton infringing on?

 

[zarathustra]

I found this one.... but i have never heard of the company.... tey do take paypal. But at 45 bucks how good can it be? http://www.costaleather.com/productc...&idproduct=181

 

[zarathustra]

@pocketsquare guy.... that is an awesome piece. But i can see why it is a pain to lug around.

I am torn between the Col. Littleton above and the Costa Leather Acorn Leather. I tend to over pack, so the Col. Littleton is a bit bigger.... hmmm.

 

[EL72]

That Costa one looks pretty cheap imo and I don't like zippers due to the risk of snagging a tie and the more constricting space. The straps on the Littleton are great because there is more give and no risk of zipping a tie. I think it's worth the extra $50 (and get your intials engraved too) considering you can store $1,500 worth of silk in there. Remember to post pics once you get it...

 

[VMan]

http://cgi.ebay.com/COACH-Leather-Tr...QQcmdZViewItem It looks like the 'Coach' logos on the interior are protective tissue paper, and not the lining of the case.

 

[zarathustra]

Originally Posted by EL72

That Costa one looks pretty cheap imo and I don't like zippers due to the risk of snagging a tie and the more constricting space. The straps on the Littleton are great because there is more give and no risk of zipping a tie. I think it's worth the extra $50 (and get your intials engraved too) considering you can store $1,500 worth of silk in there. Remember to post pics once you get it...

Yeah good point. I can see myself snagging a tie on the teeth of the zipper in a rush.

Will make the decision tonight while enjoying an adult beverage... ha. Thanks for the help.

 

[Dewey]

i would get have another glass or two as i pondered a choice of initials.

LOL or GTH or TYZ ...

 

[chorse123]

A little expensive, but pretty cool.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Ralph-Lauren...QQcmdZViewItem

What I want is a shirt case.

 

[Master Shake]

Originally Posted by chorse123

What I want is a shirt case.

Battistoni has some beautiful shirt cases on their website. You can find them under men/leather/accessories. I would post a pic, but it's a Flash animation. I enquired a while ago as to the cost, and it was way too rich for my blood -- $400 or so for the smaller case, and that was before the dollar took a complete nosedive.

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by Master Shake

Battistoni has some beautiful shirt cases on their website. You can find them under men/leather/accessories. I would post a pic, but it's a Flash animation. I enquired a while ago as to the cost, and it was way too rich for my blood -- $400 or so for the smaller case, and that was before the dollar took a complete nosedive.

That's exactly what got me wanting one. I didn't know the cost. Oh well.

 

[AlanC]

Originally Posted by chorse123

What I want is a shirt case.

I'm not exactly sure what you have in mind, but have seen the shirt folders?

Eagle Creek

Mosaic @ STP

Not beautiful, but inexpensive and ought to fill the purpose.

 

[AlanC]

Originally Posted by Master Shake

Battistoni has some beautiful shirt cases on their website. You can find them under men/leather/accessories.

Ah, this is what you're talking about:

Snazzy.

 

[amerikajinda]

Originally Posted by chorse123

A little expensive, but pretty cool.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Ralph-Lauren...QQcmdZViewItem

Yes, bid responsably [sic]!