Show us your TIES

[Widebrim]

^^Very true.

I've shown this before, but it's so forward-looking for the time that I couldn't resist. Beau Brummell, c. late-'40s/early-'50s, feels like rayon, came from a shop in Kentucky.

 

[jamespowers]

^^Very true.

I've shown this before, but it's so forward-looking for the time that I couldn't resist. Beau Brummell, c. late-'40s/early-'50s, feels like rayon, came from a shop in Kentucky.

Beau Brummell ties are great in design and color variety. Interestingly, all of that is the antithesis of what Brummell himself would have worn. lol lol

 

[Widebrim]

^^Very true, and ironic.

 

[jamespowers]

^^Very true, and ironic.

Ironic is definitely the word I was looking for.

"France for some time, especially with Louis XIV and his successors dominated European fashions. After the French Revolution (1789) and especially the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), anything French became suspect in England and this especially included men's but not so much women's fashions. As a result, English men's fashions became increasingly important in the early 19th century. It was precisely at this time that Brummel was in his ascendancy as a fashion arbiter in England. His influence on men's fashions was quite important. He stressed the cut of the garment and the quality of the fabric rather than fancy trim which had been very important. He discouraged not only the fancy trim, but also the bright colors that were popular in the late 18th century. Lord Byron is reported to have said, that there was nothing really exceptional about Brummel's dress save “a certain exquisite propriety”. Brummel preferred simple lines in the garment cut. Brummel also played a major role in popularizing trousers rather than knee breeches for men. Brummel gave great attention to neckwear, especially how to tie them."

Thank you Beau! I hate knee breeches and their modern equivalent---extra long short pants that might as well have buttons at the knees. :rofl:

 

[Quigley Brown]

Another from the 'vault'

A Signet labeled 'The Sport Shop' 'Las Vegas, Nev.' Betcha that shop had some wild ones!

Yard sale find from the past.

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[Widebrim]

^^And I bet some wild customers to boot! Nice Signet, QB.

Just found these today at the "last call" Goodwill. All the merchandise that didn't sell at the other local Goodwills end up at this outlet, so it's rare to find something worthwhile.

Left to right: Arrow, feels like rayon/acetate; unmarked, feels like silk (actually very light gray); Van Heusen Original, silk. All are circa mid-'50s.

 

[jamespowers]

^^And I bet some wild customers to boot! Nice Signet, QB.

Just found these today at the "last call" Goodwill. All the merchandise that didn't sell at the other local Goodwills end up at this outlet, so it's rare to find something worthwhile.

Left to right: Arrow, feels like rayon/acetate; unmarked, feels like silk (actually very light gray); Van Heusen Original, silk. All are circa mid-'50s.

You owe me a tour of that place in September. Hopefully in the classic ride.

 

[Widebrim]

You owe me a tour of that place in September. Hopefully in the classic ride.

You've got a reservation, to that one and all the other thrift shops in the area. The Packard should be repaired by then...

 

[jamespowers]

You've got a reservation, to that one and all the other thrift shops in the area. The Packard should be repaired by then...

Excellent!

 

[Quigley Brown]

Jeesh, with this weather we're having I might as well start wearing the summer ties.....

Regal - handpainted in California - nylon and acetate.

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[jamespowers]

Jeesh, with this weather we're having I might as well start wearing the summer ties.....

Regal - handpainted in California - nylon and acetate.

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You are lucky there. It is raining cats, dogs AND horses here. :eusa_doh:

Nice tie made in the rainy state.

 

[Quigley Brown]

It rains in California?

 

[John in Covina]

It rains in California?

We get it all, sometimes all in the same year. Fire, floods, drought, locusts, flies, boils, frogs, famine, landslides earthquakes and even tornadoes.

 

[jamespowers]

It rains in California?

Tons at times.

 

[Widebrim]

Jeesh, with this weather we're having I might as well start wearing the summer ties.....

Regal - handpainted in California - nylon and acetate.

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Great tie from the Sunshine State, QB. You don't see nylon and acetate that often, either.

 

[Quigley Brown]

Great tie from the Sunshine State, QB. You don't see nylon and acetate that often, either.

It has a very nice texture and feel to it.

 

[Quigley Brown]

World Peace....

I'm not for sure if that's what the design might mean. It's in fair condition. The label says: 'Made and Styled in California for Penny's.'

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[jamespowers]

World Peace....

I'm not for sure if that's what the design might mean. It's in fair condition. The label says: 'Made and Styled in California for Penny's.'

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Whatever it is, we know that at one time; Penney's sold decent ties.

 

[Gene]

Yeah, those "made and styled" labels are always attached to a great looking tie

 

[Widebrim]

Whatever it is, we know that at one time; Penney's sold decent ties.

Yes, compared sadly to today...You know, that design would fit in just fine with a late-60s/early-'70s hippies peace theme...

Yeah, those "made and styled" labels are always attached to a great looking tie

That's for sure, Gene.