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Hank, No Tie

January 7, 2013

Hank, No Tie

Hard-line traditionalists may wince, but I think a sport coat with no tie is a perfectly acceptable look. A nice…

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We’re excited to see where this leads

December 28, 2012

We’re Excited To See Where This Leads

Whenever we post a picture of Rob, a teacher from Brooklyn, we get a flood of emails from guys who…

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The Wool Herringbone

December 19, 2012

The Wool Herringbone

I remember having this mid-grey, wool herringbone tie by Thom Browne when I was in my mid-20s. It was lightly…

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The Most Versatile Knit Tie

November 28, 2012

The Most Versatile Knit Tie

Jake over at Wax Wane already wrote about black silk knit ties this week, but I thought I’d give them another plug…

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We Got it for Free: The Tie Bar’s Grenafaux

November 26, 2012

We Got It For Free: The Tie Bar’s Grenafaux

The Tie Bar recently released a line of solid-colored, textures silk neckties that vaguely resemble grenadines. These aren’t true grenadines;…

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It’s On Sale: Men’s Accessories

November 8, 2012

It’s On Sale: Men’s Accessories

Linkson Jack, a relatively new online purveyor of high-quality men’s accessories, is having a sale from now until Sunday. Until…

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The Silver Necktie

The Silver Necktie

Commonly recommended colors for neckties include the darker shades of blue, brown, green, and red, but rarely do you see…

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A dimple is certainly not required when wearing a tie

November 5, 2012

A Dimple Is Certainly Not Required When Wearing A Tie

A dimple is certainly not required when wearing a tie, but I think it usually looks better with than without….

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Seven Things Better Bought Used

October 11, 2012

Seven Things Better Bought Used

It’s sometimes easier to buy new, but there are some things that are pretty much always better bought used. Here’s…

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Pinning a Tie

September 26, 2012

Pinning A Tie

I was cleaning out my dresser’s drawers the other day when I came across an old collar pin I bought…

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Choosing the Right Tie

August 23, 2012

Choosing The Right Tie

There are a number of things you should consider when choosing a tie: the kind of outfit you’ll be wearing,…

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A mini-tour of An Uptown Dandy’s Holland & Holland ties

August 21, 2012

A Mini-tour Of An Uptown Dandy’s Holland & Holland Ties

A mini-tour of An Uptown Dandy’s Holland & Holland ties.

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Q and Answer: When Can I Wear a Tie Without a Jacket?

August 17, 2012

Q And Answer: When Can I Wear A Tie Without A Jacket?

David asks: Just recently found your blog, and it’s a go-to for me everyday.  I do have a question.  You…

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How do you get the tie to levitate like that?

July 31, 2012

How Do You Get The Tie To Levitate Like That?

thesilentist: error501: How do you get the tie to levitate like that? Other than tie a good knot and getting…

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A Gentleman’s Guide to Grooming and Style

July 12, 2012

A Gentleman’s Guide To Grooming And Style

Bernhard Roetzel, the author of A Gentleman’s Guide to Grooming and Style, demonstrates a knot tying trick he learned from…

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