It is the function of a necktie to provide contrast to the material of the jacket with which it is worn. That contrast may be provided by texture, color, reflection or a combination of characteristics as in the photo, where, in the opposite of the usual order, a dark matte necktie contrasts with the sheen of a mid-blue mohair and wool jacket.
Worn with a blue on white graph check shirt and a white linen handkerchief. And on the feet, tan quarter brogues.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Opposites Attract
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How do you find fabrics for your suits--particularly the mohair blends? Do you study books and books of samples? Do you take suggestions from your tailors?
Also, I am sure many will forward to you this article, but the piece is very informative economically and sartorially. I had no idea that in Italy there existed a yarn spa that is "kept naturally cool and humid by a creek that burbles under the floor." Incredible.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/business/global/01italy.html?src=me&ref=homepage
Is the necktie printed Ancient Madder silk?
Great looking mohair. Can you share with us what book that comes from?
The necktie is neither ancient nor madder but it could be. Madder that is. No-one is making ancient any longer to the best of my knowledge.
The suiting in the photo is a mohair and wool fresco weave from H&S.
I find cloth by talking to tailors and friends about what I think I need, and then looking at examples of their suggestions. I probably spend three hours a year looking at cloth and that is enough.
Great Scott! The tie has a green ground. Never tried that with blue.
The ground is black.
I've lost my eyesight
I have to declare my penchant for the "sunny day tie!" I love the blob of colour and pattern of something bright and cheery against a sober suit.
Great combination! I'd wear black shoes for elegance. The tie is a gifted idea.
Everything comes together nicely. Great tie.
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