"An old suit, a battered hat, a perfect tie, and a good collar, that's what makes a well-dressed man."
- Baron de Meyer
Neck Ties
A great tie is a statement of purpose and character. A lesser one is simply a leash.
Robert Talbott Ties
You might think a Harvard business school grad knows a thing or two about the importance of a good tie. Robert Talbott, who attended Harvard in the '30s made it his business. As the story goes, while he was in business school, his wife, Audrey wanted to make something special for Robert and his friends. She began sewing one-of-a-kind bowties. These exquisite handcrafted pieces were more than just neckwear - they were unique and superb. It wasn't long before Robert and Audrey began manufacturing superior neckwear in earnest. To this day, there is nothing quite like a Robert Talbott tie, whether a bow or necktie. Created from the world's finest silks, cashmeres, cottons and linens, these ties will have you slowing your gait to catch a glimpse of yourself every time you walk past a reflective surface.
J.Z. Richards Neckwear
One of the biggest misunderstandings about men's clothing is the role of the necktie. Its responsibility is not to cover shirt buttons, lengthen the torso of its owner or even to intensify the overall aesthetics of the ensemble (although those things are important). No, the role of a good necktie is to communicate an attitude. Neckwear by J. Z. Richards allows you to do just that. For more than 20 years, founder Jam Zumbrennen has refused to mass-produce his designs. Each pattern is unique and is marked by a copyright band on the small end of the tie. If unique is your watchword, J.Z. Richards is your tie.
Tino Cosma Ties
Magician Harry Anderson once remarked, "Neckties satisfy modern man's desire to dress in art." Satisfy that inner artist with a rarity from Tino Cosma's neckwear. From the additional lining that gives his ties greater body and fullness, to his use of privileged materials such as rare silks, raffoa, chintz, wool and satin, the Tino Cosma tie is indeed a work of art - one that should look quite excellent on your frame. Ciao Bello.
Italo Ferretti Ties
Before an artist begins a new opus, the first step involves a sketch of the intended piece, a map of what is to be accomplished. Like his Italian predecessors, designer Italo Ferretti, an artist in his own right, begins by commissioning the printing of a pattern, thereby creating something truly unique and rare. But even then, the artistry hasn't begun. Consider Ferretti's threefold hallmark: a double line tail ballast ensuring the tie hangs straight, a movable loop that attaches to the shirt buttons to hold the tie in place, the double-line stitching around the part of the tie that lives under the collar to prevent bunching, and to preserve the tie's shape. This isn't neckwear, friends - this is the stuff of MOMA.
Bolgheri Ties
People of Tuscany are born with an intrinsic love of simple beauty. This is your legacy when you live in a world of gently rolling hillsides checked with cypresses, charming villas, delightful wines and rustic cuisine. Bolgheri ties capture the spirit of Tuscany. Run your fingers along the smooth exterior of a Bolgheri tie, gently secure it about your neck with a perfectly rendered half Windsor and see if you don't find yourself singing Puccini on the drive to work.