Show us your TIES

[Mario]

:rofl: I wear them all the time. Nobody says boo. If I wear a plain stripe or solid then they would think I was going to a funeral.

I'm not afraid of boo-sayers. I'd be afraid of shrieking back at me after catching a glimpse of my frenetically betied(sic!) self in the reflection of a shop window. That's my main concern. Honestly.

 

[jamespowers]

I'm not afraid of boo-sayers. I'd be afraid of shrieking back at me after catching a glimpse of my frenetically betied(sic!) self in the reflection of a shop window. That's my main concern. Honestly.

If it doesn't shriek, it ain't worth wearing.

 

[Two Types]

TT, do you know what date these Tootals are from ?
i know more about American ties than Brit ones. i think i have a grand total of (drumroll) 3 Brit ties. one is a Tootal 'Green Quality' similar to the above.

HBK: I'm afraid not. The brown and green ones I posted both feel quite early. Maybe 30s or 40s? The red one is later, it has a lining, is narrower and is lined - so I'm guessing early 1960s? Part of the problem is that the labels hardly ever change.

I'm sure someone out there must have some Tootal catalogues from various dates. If so, I would love to see some details posted.


Marco: In answer to your question, I'm afraid I don't know what the various 'qualities' of Tootal tie refer to. There are Gold, Silver, Green, Black, Boys, Sports, Standard etc. My immediate observation is that it is the weight of the fabric. The standard quality ties are quite light. The gold quality ones are heavier and the ones I have seen are lined.

Let's hope there's an expert out there, flicking through the pages of an old Tootal catalogue, just waiting to answer our questions.

 

[Two Types]

If it doesn't shriek, it ain't worth wearing.

I, like Mario, am rather afraid of my ties 'shrieking': I am happy for them to make a calm statement.

 

[jamespowers]

I, like Mario, am rather afraid of my ties 'shrieking': I am happy for them to make a calm statement.

That leaves several eras of ties out for you then. From 1946-52 and anything from the 1970s.

 

[Two Types]

That leaves several eras of ties out for you then. From 1946-52 and anything from the 1970s.

Not a problem in the UK, 46 to 52 was still predominantly calm. Even the 70s produced plenty of ties for the older market that had no intention of shrieking. (It's just a case of finding the damn things)

 

[jamespowers]

Not a problem in the UK, 46 to 52 was still predominantly calm. Even the 70s produced plenty of ties for the older market that had no intention of shrieking. (It's just a case of finding the damn things)

Finding anything is the toughest part when you have time, decay and people who think making quilts out of ties is a good idea out there against you.

 

[Widebrim]

I actually - and very seriously - pondered the idea of buying this one. I would put it in the back of my closet and only look at it by candle light in the dead of night when everyone is sound asleep so I wouldn't have to be afraid of any disturbances. You know...I'm pretty sure all my neighbors are watching me already... :eeek:

Take a chance, Mario...

 

[jamespowers]

Take a chance, Mario...

What was that movie where everyone was living in black and white until someone found color? We need to move people to Bold Color and patterns.

 

[Gene]

What was that movie where everyone was living in black and white until someone found color? We need to move people to Bold Color and patterns.

Pleasantville, and that was my life before bold ties too!

 

[jamespowers]

Pleasantville, and that was my life before bold ties too!

That's it! Thanks.
Ties in black and white.

 

[jamespowers]

Interesting but not $35 interesting. It is also super thin.

 

[herringbonekid]

these are two of the first ties i ever bought (i was into the 1950s when i started out). i always assumed they were mid-1950s but have never been quite certain. can anyone accurately date them ?

the motif on the houndstooth one looks hand painted.

 

[jamespowers]

these are two of the first ties i ever bought (i was into the 1950s when i started out). i always assumed they were mid-1950s but have never been quite certain. can anyone accurately date them ?

the motif on the houndstooth one looks hand painted.

Yes, those a mid century ties. Unusually bold patterns for the period. Probably pre 1955---before the minimalists took over the tie industry.

 

[herringbonekid]

thanks James. strange that they both have pink in the design... i don't even like pink. although in just a small amount i think it works.

 

[Gene]

Pink was a HUGE color for men in the mid-50s. Everything from shirts to ties to pants!

 

[Two Types]

these are two of the first ties i ever bought (i was into the 1950s when i started out). i always assumed they were mid-1950s but have never been quite certain. can anyone accurately date them ?

the motif on the houndstooth one looks hand painted.

Nice to see you posting in the tie forum. Are we going to get treated to a view of your 3 British ties?

 

[Quigley Brown]

Pink was a HUGE color for men in the mid-50s. Everything from shirts to ties to pants!

Charcol and pink was a hot combo back then....even on cars!

 

[jamespowers]

Charcol and pink was a hot combo back then....even on cars!

LIke on the 55 Chevy.

 

[Widebrim]

Interesting but not $35 interesting. It is also super thin.

Yes, it is interesting, but I wouldn't pay more than 3 bucks...