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The Necktie Series, Part VIII: Taking Care of Your Collection

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…

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The Necktie Series, Part VII: Tying it with Some Panache

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…

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The Necktie Series, Part VI: Is the Four-in-Hand Really the Only Knot You Need to Know?

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…

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The Necktie Series, Part V: “Novelty” ties

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…

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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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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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The Necktie Series, Part II: The Manufacturing Process

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…

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The Necktie Series, Part I: Construction and Quality

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…

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The Necktie Series: An Introduction

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…

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