Show us your TIES

[jamespowers]

From today, a skinny tie (2") that I inherited from my father: c.early/mid-'60s, black with off-white motifs, no label, feels likes rayon/acetate.

Everybody stand back while I shoot that Tie Shark off that tie before it starts biting!:laser:

 

[Widebrim]

^^Aw, you know that I place the teeth under the shirt...

 

[jamespowers]

^^Aw, you know that I place the teeth under the shirt...

No excuse sacrificing the shirt for the tie. Hold still :laser: Got Him!

 

[LoveMyHats2]

I actually like that skinny tie. As to say when I am looking at any second hand shop, (good will, etc.,) I think for the most part it is not hard to tell vintage from junk....most vintage ties will have a tag that tells you it has been around in "old Roy's" closet for the past 40 some odd years or more...and then how a tie is made back in the day (which a few have already touched upon). However, the name of a tie, brand name, some of that is a dead give away that the tie is vintage, as you already know some tie companies have been "gone" for years. The texture of the material also at times can be of some indication. I know if Widebrim or James Powers picks up a tie in a Goodwill store and feels the material they will know by the "hand" of the tie it is potentially vintage. Of course some ties are dated (some not many) but I have seen a date on a tag/label a few times. Not hard to accept if you spot a tie, look at the tag, and in a hand written fashion you see the name Abe Lincoln, you have one old tie there. I am far from a "master" when it comes to anything vintage but have learned a lot just reading what the more expert loungers here point out. Even a few years ago a "wilson" tie would not have any more merit to it than a "hollyvogue" brand name. Now I have learned to pay attention to those small yet important details. Needless to say not all my ties are vintage but, it is really nice to have one that is and that is looks "perfect" with what you desire to wear it with. My oldest tie I think is a towncraft. The tag looked like it was from right out of the movie, "The Ten Commandments" and fell off after I wore it a few times. Please do spank me for ranting and rambling...but I do appreciate ties to say the least and the information all you supply us novice owners.

 

[jamespowers]

I actually like that skinny tie. As to say when I am looking at any second hand shop, (good will, etc.,) I think for the most part it is not hard to tell vintage from junk....most vintage ties will have a tag that tells you it has been around in "old Roy's" closet for the past 40 some odd years or more...and then how a tie is made back in the day (which a few have already touched upon). However, the name of a tie, brand name, some of that is a dead give away that the tie is vintage, as you already know some tie companies have been "gone" for years. The texture of the material also at times can be of some indication. I know if Widebrim or James Powers picks up a tie in a Goodwill store and feels the material they will know by the "hand" of the tie it is potentially vintage. Of course some ties are dated (some not many) but I have seen a date on a tag/label a few times. Not hard to accept if you spot a tie, look at the tag, and in a hand written fashion you see the name Abe Lincoln, you have one old tie there. I am far from a "master" when it comes to anything vintage but have learned a lot just reading what the more expert loungers here point out. Even a few years ago a "wilson" tie would not have any more merit to it than a "hollyvogue" brand name. Now I have learned to pay attention to those small yet important details. Needless to say not all my ties are vintage but, it is really nice to have one that is and that is looks "perfect" with what you desire to wear it with. My oldest tie I think is a towncraft. The tag looked like it was from right out of the movie, "The Ten Commandments" and fell off after I wore it a few times. Please do spank me for ranting and rambling...but I do appreciate ties to say the least and the information all you supply us novice owners.

The Wilson Yellowstone ties were great. So were the REAL Botany ties---not Botany 500---before that. Hut made some great knot planned ties and Hollyvogue made a slue of good examples. I am sure we have a list of the great brands somewhere in this thread. I might be able to tell the feel of a vintage tie. I think my oldest is around turn of the century. They were pretty plain back then.

 

[Widebrim]

^^You probably could tell the feel of many vintage ties.

From right now, a no-label, feels-like-rayon, Aladdin's lamp thin tie, in sort of that nebulous plum-ish color that goes well with dark navy blue:

 

[jamespowers]

^^You probably could tell the feel of many vintage ties.

From right now, a no-label, feels-like-rayon, Aladdin's lamp thin tie, in sort of that nebulous plum-ish color that goes well with dark navy blue:

I could probably tell more from sight than feel. The tie of the day is:

 

[esteban68]

I like that one JP, I often find it difficult to get true colour representation especially on lustrous silk/silk effect ties, case in point...I bought these three today along with three other 'retro' NEXT silk ties from the 80's.....these three though I think are a little earlier?
fronts

backs

small end back

The Tooke tie is 51" long with a 2 3/8" end, label on 'TOOKE' tie

 

[esteban68]

The Christian Dior paisley tie feels like silk? but has no labels/keeper or any sign of ever having one, it is 52" long with tip being a tad over 3"
The 'NEATWEAR' tie is 51" long tip is 3 1/8" and is made in England from poly/crimplene not silk but a nice weave and pattern that the photo's don't do justice to;

The Tooke tie is a deeper red than phto's suggest with a crepe almost bark effect weave it's areal beauty despite I guess being some sort of man made fabric?

 

[Widebrim]

^^Esteban, the middle tie looks vintage to me. At any rate, I do like all three.

From today: Nice contrasting colors, and since it tells you to wear it with a blue, black, or grey suit, you know it's a...Wembley! c.early-'60s, likely rayon/acetate.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

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The very last picture you can sort of see the material, it is so nice a very fine weave that is off on an angle! This is a tie I was fortunate enough to have purchased from Lee, and I have to tell you I am in love with this tie. It is not white, not ivory, just one of a kind color, very delicate fabric, reminds me of a mix of silk and linen, but as you can tell, I had my "swordfish" moment going on....have the vintage tie clasps and cuff links to match up the swordies on the tie! I can wear this tie with almost anything I have suit or sportcoat attire and it will be one of my favorites now.

All I can say is thank you so very much, Lee, I am more than happy with owning this one...it is a "keeper"! lol!

 

[Widebrim]

^^Glad that you are happy with it!

 

[jamespowers]

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The very last picture you can sort of see the material, it is so nice a very fine weave that is off on an angle! This is a tie I was fortunate enough to have purchased from Lee, and I have to tell you I am in love with this tie. It is not white, not ivory, just one of a kind color, very delicate fabric, reminds me of a mix of silk and linen, but as you can tell, I had my "swordfish" moment going on....have the vintage tie clasps and cuff links to match up the swordies on the tie! I can wear this tie with almost anything I have suit or sportcoat attire and it will be one of my favorites now.

All I can say is thank you so very much, Lee, I am more than happy with owning this one...it is a "keeper"! lol!

Go easy with those tie sharks. They'll eat your tie:

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Oh this one "slides" onto the tie, no "clasp" with those gator clips with sharkies teeth on it! I have maybe one or two with the teeth, but rarely use them.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

^^Glad that you are happy with it!

Honestly this is what I would have looked for if I was out shopping for a new vintage tie to own. It is one of a kind in every way. And what a steal for the price! Thank you so much.

 

[jamespowers]

Oh this one "slides" onto the tie, no "clasp" with those gator clips with sharkies teeth on it! I have maybe one or two with the teeth, but rarely use them.

Those mess up vintage tie fabrics. You want to keep those away. They bite like a shark. Those are better for hair or shoe clips.

 

[phebus]

Was checking out colleges with our son this weekend and found time to check out some thrift stores.
Found these ties.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Those mess up vintage tie fabrics. You want to keep those away. They bite like a shark. Those are better for hair or shoe clips.

I promise to be very careful....if needed I will give them a minnow or two to munch on instead of my tie! lol!

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Was checking out colleges with our son this weekend and found time to check out some thrift stores.
Found these ties.

You did really good on finding those ties! I really like the one tie, far right on the last picture.

 

[jamespowers]

I promise to be very careful....if needed I will give them a minnow or two to munch on instead of my tie! lol!

That might just work.