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We Got It For Free: The Knottery Grenadine and Silk Knit Ties

June 27, 2012

We Got It For Free: The Knottery Grenadine And Silk Knit Ties

The Knottery, a relatively new entrant in men’s neckwear, recently sent me two of their ties to review. The package…

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Put This On Season Two, Episode 3: (New) Traditions

June 19, 2012

Put This On Season Two, Episode 3: (New) Traditions

Put This On, a web series about dressing like a grownup, visits London, where we examine how traditions are being…

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It’s On Sale: Ties from A Suitable Wardrobe

June 9, 2012

It’s On Sale: Ties From A Suitable Wardrobe

Our pal Will at A Suitable Wardrobe has marked down many of his neckties by 40%, which puts them in…

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A (truly) formal approach to neckties

May 6, 2012

A (truly) Formal Approach To Neckties

A (truly) formal approach to neckties (hat tip to Josh!)

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Chipp’s “Conversation Pieces”

April 23, 2012

Chipp’s “Conversation Pieces”

Paul Winston over at Winston Tailors and Chipp2 recently shared with me some of his “conversation pieces.” He’s the author of the designs…

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Fixing a Pull on a Silk Tie

April 18, 2012

Fixing A Pull On A Silk Tie

I’ve had this glen plaid Isaia tie for about a year now. I love it, but unfortunately, it has a…

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“Decreasing Order, left to right, how to wear a tie properly.”

April 12, 2012

“Decreasing Order, Left To Right, How To Wear A Tie Properly.”

Via Reddit, “Decreasing Order, left to right, how to wear a tie properly.” (Of course, if they were wearing a…

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The Two-Toned Tie

March 29, 2012

The Two-Toned Tie

One way to add some slight visual interest to an otherwise basic tailored look is by wearing a two-toned tie….

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dye easter eggs with silk neckties

Dye Easter Eggs With Silk Neckties

Apparently, you can dye easter eggs with silk neckties.  (via lacasuarina)

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It’s On Sale: E&G Cappelli Ties

March 22, 2012

It’s On Sale: E&G Cappelli Ties

A fine selection of E&G Cappelli ties are now on sale. Shipping seems to have been dropped to $33, and…

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the no dimple, small dimple, and big dimple

March 1, 2012

The No Dimple, Small Dimple, And Big Dimple

Michael Alden, Jean-Claude Colban, and Yukio Akamine demonstrate the no dimple, small dimple, and big dimple.  There’s also, of course,…

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Luxury-end ties on sale at A Suitable Wardrobe

Luxury-end Ties On Sale At A Suitable Wardrobe

Luxury-end ties on sale at A Suitable Wardrobe: $65.10, down from $155

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The More Affordable Grenadine

February 29, 2012

The More Affordable Grenadine

This past Monday, I received a gold grenadine from Paul Winston. Mr. Winston, as you may know, is heir to…

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Quality as Taste

February 23, 2012

Quality As Taste

A friend of mine recently asked me for my opinion on what makes a well-made tie, and the conversation got…

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A basic wardrobe of a smart man should have at least five ties

A Basic Wardrobe Of A Smart Man Should Have At Least Five Ties

A basic wardrobe of a smart man should have at least five ties. This should include one self-coloured dark blue;…

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