Words by Will Boehlke
Photo by Antonio Muro
There are nearly as many types of necktie construction in Italy as there are Italian necktie makers, ranging from Marinella's thick three folds to Rubinacci's unlined sevens with perhaps the least conventional being the unlined and untipped three-fold like the version in the photograph. There usually is a bit of padding inside around the neck, but other than that the lack of lining produces a lightweight necktie that twists and moves with the breeze. With soft edges and hand sewing, they are to me the embodiment of the difference between English and Italian clothing. Neither better nor worse mind you. Just different.
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Absolutely love the unlined tie. I used to have several from Cesare Attolini. Any suggestions on quality makers?
Stunning piece of cloth. Love the weave, and particularly the nuanced shade of red. I can imagine this has a great 'handle.'
I appreciated your last few words; "....the difference between English and Italian clothing. Neither better not worse... Just different." Well stated.
Unnecessary to make a pissing contest between the two. Even better; wearing a bit of Italian THIS with a bit of English THAT (and vice versa) so much the better!
I've got a few of these too. Usually on the cheap side but I like 'subject matter' so I buy them if my fancy is tickled. My last purchase was a liner-less 3 3/4" blade in black and orange iridescent with an 'Inca' motif. On second thought maybe Pre- Colombian(from Colombia). Tiny label is marked 'Fix'. Naturally it came from a 'yard sale'.eogntyp
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