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lean towards more vintage inspired for the summer?

theres a knot called a double simple. its a four in hand with an extra loop around the back blade. shortens the tie about 3 inches.

im thinking of starting a collar laundering service being barkers in the UK is the only one, and their price is a bit steep for a lot of people. being i wear detachable collars everyday, ive perfected the procedure; the collars come out stiffer than NOS ones with a slight shine to them without...

i need something made and would pay you well for it (sweater). drop me a line if you might be able to help me out. thanks x86250862345 in advance :o

nightshirts. usually from brooks brothers. :)

i think its a laxitive lol

castor oil

shakeshead

the 2 on the left are great.

tie tacks no. stick pins yes.

i use nothing but straight petroleum. for the past 3 years actually and i never wash my hair. my grandfather started losing his hair around 26 and im 30 so im not worried. in this time ill also mention ive tried other things as well: beeswax furniture polish, household oil, mink oil, straight...

lol lol

just do an image search on google or something for 1900 and/or the years up until 1910. remember - the photography of the era hid alot and most people did not look perfect, flawlessly clean shaven and stiff-starched pressed in real life.

go to vintageshirt.co.uk ive gotten some really great collars from them for a great price. the permanent press ones are my favorites. sadly, the celluloid and cardstock collars are no longer being made, so take heed if ordering from places that carry these; their stock may not be up to snuff...

it really didnt matter to most guys back then. a regular run of the mill suit, shirt and tie back then was like jeans and a t shirt today.