Who are the best tie makers?

[Cody Hart]

I am interested in finding out who are the best tie manufacturers. Please give me your personal opinion and insight on the market.

 

[Twotone]

It depends upon what is your definition of "best." Leonard currently gets my vote. I have a few Missimo Bizzocchi, Salvatore Ferragamo and Stefano Ricci ties that are quite nice as well.

Serica Elite was a former favorite, but unfortunately they have gone out of business.

 

[Cody Hart]

Have you noticed a specific style they specialize in?

 

[pinkpanther]

Opinions will vary. Hober gets my vote (spend some time on the Hober thread and you will see why).

Here is a thread on tie makers that may be of interest.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/203151/working-list-of-mid-and-high-range-tie-makers-labels

 

[taxgenius]

Eric Glennie (I may have misspelled his name).

 

[Cody Hart]

Do they specialize in any specific style?

 

[CTLION]

I have 4 beautiful Zegna silk ties that I enjoy. They are pricey but the colors are beautiful.

 

[romafan]

Right now? That's hard to say as the rapidly-evolving world of fashion won't stand still long enough for us to take stock. Historically? Pierre Cardin, Countess Mara, YSL and Fiorucci have all enjoyed their day in the sun

 

[Brianpore]

Brioni & Ricci quality always appears to be top end and the silks are soo nice

 

[LucasFilms]

Ferragamo usually produces high quality patterned ties. Lanvin produces plain ties, one single colour. I like some Dior ties as they are slimmer than the others and sometimes they are more solid.

 

[manchambo]

I favor Brioni, though this is partially a fit issue as I am fairly tall and fairly thick of neck, so their long and thick ties result in a very nice knot for me, where some ties are just a bit too thin to tie well to my length.

 

[phillycheese]

Some would say Marinella makes the world's best ties.

 

[Pliny]

E G Cappelli hands down. His Challis and Madder especially. I like his thick interlining, makes a beautiful knot. Vanda is hard to beat for Summery lite weights. Hobers construction is good, but his cloth selection could b better. IMO

 

[Mr Engineer]

Tom Ford and Hermes has my vote

 

[taxgenius]



Tom Ford and Hermes has my vote

I've stayed away from Hermes because although their silks are nice I've heard their construction isn't great.