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Not So Secret: A Solid Navy Tie Goes with Everything

March 21, 2016

Not So Secret: A Solid Navy Tie Goes With Everything

It’s no secret to anyone who’s been reading our blog for a while, but a solid-colored navy tie goes with…

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It’s On Sale: Stuff at Gentlemen’s Footwear

August 26, 2014

It’s On Sale: Stuff At Gentlemen’s Footwear

Gentlemen’s Footwear is having a storewide sale. There are three discount codes, which apply to different things: Use code extra10 for…

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Real People: Tweed, Oxford, and Wool Challis

August 21, 2014

Real People: Tweed, Oxford, And Wool Challis

We’re still about a month away from fall, but I’m already thinking about heavy flannels and thick coats. Derek from Nashville …

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The Very Useful Black Tie

August 11, 2014

The Very Useful Black Tie

One of the biggest fights in men’s fashion during the early 19th century was over the appropriate color of men’s…

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Donegal Tweed Ties

January 8, 2014

Donegal Tweed Ties

As conventional wisdom goes, grenadines are some of the most useful ties you can own. The reason is they’re (typically)…

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It’s On Sale: J Press Grenadines

May 30, 2013

It’s On Sale: J Press Grenadines

J Press has been having a 25%-off sale for a while now, but they just put up a new four-day “flash…

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A Shop for All Sizes

May 29, 2013

A Shop For All Sizes

As a guy who’s unusually thin, I know some of the frustrations that can come with being an irregular size….

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Linkson Jack’s Sale and New Private Shopping Service

April 18, 2013

Linkson Jack’s Sale And New Private Shopping Service

E&G Cappelli neckties are on sale at the moment until Monday, April 29th at Linkson Jack. Until that time, customers can…

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The Wool Herringbone

December 19, 2012

The Wool Herringbone

I remember having this mid-grey, wool herringbone tie by Thom Browne when I was in my mid-20s. It was lightly…

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It’s On Sale: E&G Cappelli Ties

March 22, 2012

It’s On Sale: E&G Cappelli Ties

A fine selection of E&G Cappelli ties are now on sale. Shipping seems to have been dropped to $33, and…

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Quality as Taste

February 23, 2012

Quality As Taste

A friend of mine recently asked me for my opinion on what makes a well-made tie, and the conversation got…

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E&G Cappelli’s store is now online

February 22, 2012

E&G Cappelli’s Store Is Now Online

E&G Cappelli’s store is now online. Prices are about 80 euros (~$105) per tie, which is a bit cheaper than…

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E&G Cappelli’s Coming Webstore

February 15, 2012

E&G Cappelli’s Coming Webstore

I know of maybe four or five neckwear operations in Naples, but only two are particularly special. The first is,…

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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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