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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:21:52 -0400

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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:41:16 -0400

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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:21:19 -0400

In many photos that I see the two blades of a tie appear to be of equal length. This looks great but how can you achieve such a balance when you are 6.1'' and most ties are around 58 inches long??? Does it only have to be bespoke ties???

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:19:26 -0400

Bespoke ties are certainly the best way to navigate around the issue of inadequately lengthed neckties. Although some people may (erroneously) discern bespoke garments as perks for the financially blessed and prosperous, bespoke ties are rather inexpensive and priced similarly to their Ready-To-Wear (RTW) counterparts.

For many, Sam Hober is the default option for the commissioning bespoke neckties, for about $75-$80, Sam Hober will make quality ties of any width and length. However, if you are only interested in RTW, this link may be of interest to you.

Blast from the Past - Bespoke Shoe Chest Bespoke garments like...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:34:19 -0400

Blast from the Past - Bespoke Shoe Chest

Bespoke garments like shirts, trousers, suits, and shoes are often said to be the ultimate dedication to the sartorial arts. However, as this photo-heavy exposé shows, the world of bespoke can go a long way beyond garments and accessories.

According to the original post, this bespoke shoe cabinet (approximately 1.2 by 2.2 by 0.5 meters) is made from grade “A” Burmese teak wood and is inspired by a fusion of French and Chinese furniture styles (as evidenced by the nine dragons and three pairs of lions hand carved on the doors and legs).

Equally impressive is the round-up of shoes on the inside of the cabinet - consisting mainly of John Lobbs and Edward Greens - with a steezy Aslan possibly included.

Protip: Organizing your shoes front-to-back allows you to...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:05:34 -0400

Protip:

Organizing your shoes front-to-back allows you to maximize number of shoes on display. Hiroyuki Hirano’s 5S methodology is oddly applicable in menswear.

Going Large Looking for something fresh? Forget checks and pin...

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:02:54 -0400

Going Large

Looking for something fresh? Forget checks and pin dots, and consider a tie with larger floral prints. As long as you exercise conservatism in your choice of colours, not all bold patterns are automatically disagreeable.

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Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:30:05 -0400

The Two-Toned Tie One way to add some slight visual interest to...

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:30:06 -0400

The Two-Toned Tie

One way to add some slight visual interest to an otherwise basic tailored look is by wearing a two-toned tie. By that I mean ties that are woven with two different colors of silk. This is typically done on bindings such taffeta, oxford, and nattee, but other variations exist as well. Perhaps the most famous maker of such ties is Charvet, who makes a beautifully iridescent two-toned diamond weave.

Recently, a friend of mine, Thomas Busch, started a new luxury-end neckwear company called Private Label. In his first collection is an assortment of such ties. These look grenadine in nature, but they’ve all been woven with a navy weft and a different color warp. Weft and warp, as you may know, refer to the two different types of yarns that make up a fabric. Pictured above are a four variations. Here we see a navy weft woven with warps in green, soft green, brown, and wine. The weave is neither warp nor weft intensive, but rather shows both to almost equal amounts. Since the colors are similar to each other, the effect is subtle and quiet.

When I visited Antonio Panico last January with Gianluca Migliarotti, both gentlemen were wearing similar ties. In fact, you can see Gianluca’s tie here, which is made by Liverano & Liverano, a bespoke specialist tailor in Florence, Italy.

Mr. Busch’s ties happen to be fully handmade, and of all the people I know in the neckwear trade, he’s one of the most knowledgeable. I’ve been wearing his ties often the last month. Some are a bit heftier and meatier than the unlined varieties that many (including myself) love, but they’re all incredibly nice. The two-toned ties you see above are medium weight, and they make a very nice conical knot. I encourage you to check out his company; it’s a true labor of love by a man who knows a lot about neckwear.

Didier Cuche - Swiss Alpine Legend - Going Out in Style After 14...

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:38:12 -0400

Didier Cuche - Swiss Alpine Legend - Going Out in Style

After 14 seasons of competitive alpine skiing at the international level, Didier Cuche, the reigning downhill and Super-G world champion has announced his retirement. For his final run, Cuche ditched the sleek modern race gear and opted for a nostalgic throwback to the past - leather boots, rucksack and all…

Amazing.

what is shirt scye?

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:17:16 -0400

The scye, more commonly known as the armscye, refers to the armhole of a garment to which the sleeve is sewn on to.

In bespoke garments, the scye measurements tend to be narrower and more precise, elongating the vertical lines of the torso. In garments purchased off the rack, where the population is binned into a finite number of sizes, the scye tends to be much wider, leading to an unsightly gathering of fabric at the armpit.

An Exquisite Surprise Last week, Shaya Green from Exquisite...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:30:05 -0500

An Exquisite Surprise

Last week, Shaya Green from Exquisite Trimmings contacted me through email letting me know that I was the 100th person to follow ET on tumblr. As a token of celebration for this milestone achievement, Shaya offered to gift me a new necktie!

Fast forward to this morning, his package arrives just as I was suiting up for a job interview. Perfecto! No need to agonize over selecting a tie.

If you’ve got the time, please head on over to Shaya’s webstore. Free shipping worldwide! (we Canadians love you for that)

voxsart: Always Bring the Bigger Gun and the Better Suit. Wise...

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:31:05 -0500

voxsart:

Always Bring the Bigger Gun and the Better Suit.

Wise words to live by.

The United Nations of style.

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:30:05 -0500

The United Nations of style.

I could spot a lnsee shot from a mile away.

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:30:05 -0500

I could spot a lnsee shot from a mile away.

The Blue Suit The importance of a good blue suit can never be...

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:30:05 -0500

The Blue Suit

The importance of a good blue suit can never be overstated.

A blue suit is the most versatile of accoutrements. More important than the suit itself, is the man who fits it for you. Once you find a good tailor, you must never give his name away - not even under the threat of bodily harm.

(Fantastic lines from Ridley Scott’s A Good Year, a criminally underrated movie)

Kanye West Scarves by M/M (Paris) Limited Edition - 100 of each...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:30:05 -0500

Kanye West Scarves by M/M (Paris)

Limited Edition - 100 of each produced

Bottega Veneta: Viaggio Notturno

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:30:05 -0500

Viaggio Notturno is a beautiful short film made by Christian Weber on the subject of travel. This film, released in April 2011, is the centerpiece of Bottega Veneta campaign to spotlight their range of luggage and travel accessories.

Curiously, Bottega Veneta used film to evoke the allure and romance of travel rather than showcasing artisanal techniques, handcraftsmanship, and brand heritage as many other companies commonly do.

The result is overwhelmingly wondrous - an enchanting piece of advertisement that is both visually and mentally stimulating.

“To achieve the nonchalance which is absolutely necessary...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:42:17 -0500

“To achieve the nonchalance which is absolutely necessary for a man, one article atleast must not match” - Hardy Amies

Hardy Amies fitting session.

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:42:14 -0500

Hardy Amies fitting session.