Show us your TIES

[herringbonekid]

just got this, my first Australian tie, made by 'Austico' (Australian Tie Company... get it ?)
the salt and pepper type woven areas look very similar to some 'Sugar and Spice' weaves.

(seller's photos)

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Nice! All of the ties I've found in Australia have been British. Brought out by 10 pound Poms, no doubt. My only 30s/40s Marks & Spencer's (St Michael) tie I found in Australia.

bk

 

[herringbonekid]

Nice! All of the ties I've found in Australia have been British.

they couldn't push the British angle much harder with this tie could they ? apparently 'Austico' still exist.

 

[Widebrim]

just got this, my first Australian tie, made by 'Austico' (Australian Tie Company... get it ?)
the salt and pepper type woven areas look very similar to some 'Sugar and Spice' weaves.

(seller's photos)

Yes, it does resemble a Sugar and Spice weave. Nice Spitfire logo graphics!

 

[Giftmacher]

Is this tie really that horrible?

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Looks good to me. American early 50s? Of course it is a strong contrast to the otherwise grey outfit. You could try to find a fitting pocket square...maybe with the blue instead of the orange. Your sportscoat looks nice too (cool patch pockets) but the sleeves are too long. Spend ten bucks and it will be alright. Aliteration tailors are not hard to find.

 

[Giftmacher]

Thanks for suggestion! I found some retired tailor here, still occasionally doing his job so there's really no problem with that. I will take a look on etsy yet.

 

[jamespowers]

Is this tie really that horrible?

It is certainly not horrible. If someone told you it was horrible then they are horrible for saying such a thing. It works with what you have on and it brightens up the ensemble.

 

[Nick D]

I'd wear it.

 

[Widebrim]

^^^And that tie works well with it.

 

[Oldsarge]

Here's the tie cabinet I made.

And the ties lined up inside.

 

[Feraud]

Gorgeous tie cabinet. What kind of wood is it?

 

[Widebrim]

^^^That is great. What are the dimensions?

 

[Oldsarge]

It's called 'ribbon mahogany' and it's 24 x 36 x 4.5 inches because that's how much space/wood I had.

 

[jamespowers]

Here's the tie cabinet I made.

And the ties lined up inside.

Can you make one to fit about 1,000 more?

 

[Oldsarge]

Sure. A Bespoke Cravat Case made to your dimensions that size would run right around two grand, including shipping.

 

[Widebrim]

Can you make one to fit about 1,000 more?

Only 1,000??

 

[jamespowers]

Only 1,000??

Well, I actually have no idea how many I have. I stopped counting at that figure.

 

[The Good]

I would like some advice. Would a 3 inch wide tie be considered conservative enough for the workplace nowadays? I don't have a job right now, but I'm going to be ordering a custom-made, plain midnight blue grenadine tie by Sam Hober in that width; 3 inches wide, and then maybe 54 or 55 inches in length. I normally wear my slacks either at the naval, or an inch below. First and foremost, I'm basically having the tie made because of the style and a width I think would look good on me without being too narrow as to stand out more, the job-appropriate factor is an afterthought.

I would like a tie that is two or three inches shorter than a lot of modern ties are, I think ties that anyone could buy at the store today are too long. I almost never wear ties below the belt, normally the blade rests on top of it where the shirt ends and the pants begin.

I'm going to make arrangements to order it soon so that I'll have it shortly after university starts again. Thanks.

 

[Widebrim]

^^3" wide is certainly conservative, and is considered a good width for the "average" man. Currently, ties coming out of Italy and France are about 2", so three should be fine...