Show us your TIES

[dh66]

Found these two at a thrift store today. Not my usual lucky store, either. These were tucked in amongst the crappy 90s ties and spiritual themed ones.

The one with leaves is a Regal.

I've been looking for a leaf themed one for awhile. Not the best I've seen, but it will do.

The other one is unlabeled, but I couldn't resist the pattern.

Pretty happy for $2 each.

 

[Two Types]

TT, is that a Tootal tie made for the U.S. market ?

Yes. I've seen ads for the 'Croydon' range which was sold in both the USA and Canada. I believe you bought one a couple of years back (that was when I first heard of the brand).

 

[herringbonekid]

I believe you bought one a couple of years back (that was when I first heard of the brand).

i did. completely different label to yours though:

but, it seems 'Croydon' was only used in the U.S. ?

 

[Annixter]

Excellent find, DH. I especially like the floating rectangles one.

 

[Fastuni]

This jacket is a knockout! It would look good with any tie....even without one.

Thank you. It is my preferred garment for warm weather.
Indeed I wear it often with a spread collar shirt.

 

[Two Types]

I really like the texture of the rough woven houndstooth one, could you post a close-up of the weave?

 

[dh66]

Very nice! I didn't even see the lighter blue flecks in the weave in the other photo. Texture is something often easily overlooked, but which can really make a look work.

 

[dh66]

Thank you. It is my preferred garment for warm weather.
Indeed I wear it often with a spread collar shirt.

I would too, if I could find a jacket like that.

 

[Dostioffsky]

That last one was really nice.

Yes, I love both the shape and fabric! (the clip-on construction is actually pretty handy too )

Wow...those all are in really great condition for as how old they are. Would look fantastic being worn with a suit and waistcoat....

All three of them are pretty much as new! The black ones just need a good ironing... A high waistcoat! Don't think the pre-tied one is much longer than 15 centimeters...

Those are very nice! From what I've seen, I really like the earlier 20th century ties. I own a 1900s/1910s off-white tie, myself. It is also very short, but I'm able to tie it in a decent length for my height, if I get the back end really short. I'm wondering what 1880s and 1890s ties looked like, though? Does anybody here own a tie made that early, from the 19th century?

I just came across this page: http://www.photosmadeperfect.com/AA Mens Fashions By Decade.htm Gives a nice overview per decade including neckties.

 

[The Good]

I just came across this page: http://www.photosmadeperfect.com/AA Mens Fashions By Decade.htm Gives a nice overview per decade including neckties.

Thank you, I bookmarked that page!

I now bought a new lot of four black ties, two solid 4 inch wide ones and two narrow 2.5 to 2.25 inches crochet knit ties. Take a look at the link for more pictures and the labels. The two wide ties are Best Black 100% Wool Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. ties. The two narrow ones are Burt-Knit English Crochet and California Fashioned Jacquard Crochet ties. When are these four ties dated, '40s, '50s?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161304910801?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Luftwaffles]

Just snagged these two a few minutes ago.

 

[The Good]

Just snagged these two a few minutes ago.
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Nice! I like wearing solid and plaid ties, too, although I only have two plaid ones for now.

 

[dh66]

Just snagged these two a few minutes ago.

Cool shade of orange. It would look good with a dark green or olive colored shirt.
Scoring some sweet ties always makes for a good day.

 

[Luftwaffles]

I was actually thinking of a really light blue (Think Bundeswehr service shirt blue) and a charcoal suit. Would that look well?

 

[dh66]

I was actually thinking of a really light blue (Think Bundeswehr service shirt blue) and a charcoal suit. Would that look well?

Yes. Go for it.
Blue and orange can work well together too.

 

[jamespowers]

JP: prepare to be truly bored

Oh the humanity! :faint:

 

[jamespowers]

Found these two at a thrift store today. Not my usual lucky store, either. These were tucked in amongst the crappy 90s ties and spiritual themed ones.

The one with leaves is a Regal.

I've been looking for a leaf themed one for awhile. Not the best I've seen, but it will do.

The other one is unlabeled, but I couldn't resist the pattern.

Pretty happy for $2 each.

Damn! Those were two great finds!

 

[jamespowers]

I see the Tootal and raise today's SteeleCrest: 4-1/4" wide. The photo doesn't capture the colors that well, for they pop nicely. Great floral brocade too.

NOW we are talking! That is a great tie.

 

[Two Types]

On the subject of 'boring' ties:

For much of the year I wear a waistcoat. What would be the point of a 'bold' tie with pictorial scenes if no one is going to see them?

 

[dh66]

On the subject of 'boring' ties:

For much of the year I wear a waistcoat. What would be the point of a 'bold' tie with pictorial scenes if no one is going to see them?

This is a very good point. Were I to wear a waistcoat (or vest, as we call 'em) or a sweater and only a small portion of the tie be showing, it would fairly well defeat the purpose of some of the bold look designs. Something like the leaf tie on the left in the post above would be as bold as anyone would ever need dressed as such, with only the knot and maybe top part of the tie showing. It is at such times when something else, like the jacket, has to take the lead, and I know that you have quite the collection of nice jackets.
I, on the other hand, am blessed (or cursed) to live in a part of the world where more often than not it is too miserably warm to even wear a jacket. Even in the cooler months it isn't often jacket AND waistcoat cool. So when it's just tie and shirtsleeves, I like the tie to be heard.