Journal

Printed silk and dimensional woven silk tie blades are compared side by side from above.
Printed or Woven? How to Read a Silk Tie’s Pattern
Is a silk tie’s pattern printed on the surface or woven into the cloth? Use light, touch, motif edges, and the reverse to tell—and learn why some ties are honestly... Read more...
Four ties of different widths.
How Tie Widths Changed—and What Still Looks Right Today
Tie widths have moved from broad to narrow and back again. Learn why proportion—not the decade—determines what looks right with your lapels, collar, knot, and jacket. Read more...
The Language of Repp Stripes
The Language of Repp Stripes
A repp stripe is more than a diagonal pattern. Learn how texture, color, spacing, direction, and scale shape what a striped tie says—and how it wears. Read more...
Four ties in jacquard, repp, grenadine, and knit constructions arranged on cream linen.
Jacquard, Repp, Grenadine, and Knit: A Guide to Tie Weaves
Color catches the eye, but weave determines how a tie feels, knots, and wears. Compare four foundational constructions and learn when each works best. Read more...
Four silk ties arranged on a wooden table for inspection of their fabric, construction, and condition
How to Identify a Quality Silk Tie
A maker can provide context, but the tie itself provides the evidence. Learn what to look for in its silk, construction, balance, recovery, and condition. Read more...