The Necktie Series
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June 8, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part VIII: Taking Care Of Your Collection
For the final installment of my special series on neckties, I thought I’d end by talking a little about how…
June 1, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part VII: Tying It With Some Panache
Oscar Wilde once said something like “A well tied tie is the first serious step in life.” By now, you…
May 30, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part VI: Is The Four-in-Hand Really The Only Knot You Need To Know?
You know what the menswear blogosphere needs more of? Disagreement and debate. So long as we keep it friendly and…
May 27, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part V: “Novelty” Ties
It may seem strange to talk about novelty ties when discussing a basic, minimal necktie wardrobe. However, an overly basic…
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…
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…
May 19, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part II: The Manufacturing Process
I used to read a lot about how shoes are constructed, but one of the most educational experiences was watching…
May 17, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part I: Construction And Quality
If you’re like me, you like to know how things are made. Sometimes this is so that you can know…
May 16, 2011
The Necktie Series: An Introduction
While I don’t believe a tie is a requisite to being well dressed, I do believe that dressing well begins…