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Q and Answer: How to Clean a Tie

May 26, 2011

Q And Answer: How To Clean A Tie

Norm writes: I recently bought a lovely cornflower blue silk tie. I first wore it about two weeks ago, but…

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The Necktie Series, Part IV: Expanding your collection

May 25, 2011

The Necktie Series, Part IV: Expanding Your Collection

Yesterday, I talked about the bare bones of a minimal tie collection. Today, I’ll talk about how to expand from…

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Q and Answer: What About Cheap Ties?

May 24, 2011

Q And Answer: What About Cheap Ties?

Adam writes: You guys always feature really nice, but also really expensive stuff. For ties, you might like to highlight…

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The Necktie Series, Part III: Starting Your Basics

May 24, 2011

The Necktie Series, Part III: Starting Your Basics

In my estimation, a well dressed man needs at least a dozen or two neckties. A dozen if he doesn’t…

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What ties should be part of a basic, minimal collection

May 23, 2011

What Ties Should Be Part Of A Basic, Minimal Collection

Starting tomorrow, I’ll talk this week about what ties should be part of a basic, minimal collection. First, however, I…

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There has been a lot of buzz over raw silk ties. I’m a big, big fan.

May 23, 2011

There Has Been A Lot Of Buzz Over Raw Silk Ties. I’m A Big, Big Fan.

Lately, there has been a lot of buzz over raw silk ties. I’m a big, big fan. However, almost without…

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Handmade in Italy

May 11, 2011

Handmade In Italy

Before I started blogging about this stuff, I was an avid reader of menswear blogs for years. One of my favorite…

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In praise of the black necktie.

April 29, 2011

In Praise Of The Black Necktie.

In praise of the black necktie.

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The Put This On Club Tie Returns!

April 26, 2011

The Put This On Club Tie Returns!

Our initial run of Put This On club ties sold out in less than 24 hours, but now we’ve got…

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It’s On eBay: Vintage J. Press Necktie

April 24, 2011

It’s On EBay: Vintage J. Press Necktie

There is a case to be made for never buying a necktie new. For 90% of men, any tie they…

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Lands End is having a pretty nice sale right now

April 11, 2011

Lands End Is Having A Pretty Nice Sale Right Now

Lands End is having a pretty nice sale right now. 30% off everything, and free shipping, with promotion code FAMILYSHARE…

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It’s On Sale: Drakes of London Checked Tie

March 29, 2011

It’s On Sale: Drakes Of London Checked Tie

Anybody getting married? £55 from £85 at Drakes

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We Got It For Free: Panta Unlined Cashmere Neckties

March 16, 2011

We Got It For Free: Panta Unlined Cashmere Neckties

Ed, the proprietor of the tiny boutique clothing line Panta, based in New York, sent me two of his latest…

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Results of a few thrift store stops today

March 7, 2011

Results Of A Few Thrift Store Stops Today

Results of a few thrift store stops today: unlabeled (Made in England), Polo and Charvet, from left to right.

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Presenting: The Official Put This On Tie

March 4, 2011

Presenting: The Official Put This On Tie

The club tie has a great history. Wearing a striped pattern can signify your social club, your military regiment or…

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