Luftwaffles
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In regards to heat, I'm lucky I don't get hot that much.
That being said, I freeze like Windows 2000.
That being said, I freeze like Windows 2000.
Thank you, I bookmarked that page!
I now bought a new lot of four black ties, two solid 4 inch wide ones and two narrow 2.5 to 2.25 inches crochet knit ties. Take a look at the link for more pictures and the labels. The two wide ties are Best Black 100% Wool Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. ties. The two narrow ones are Burt-Knit English Crochet and California Fashioned Jacquard Crochet ties. When are these four ties dated, '40s, '50s?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161304910801?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
On the subject of 'boring' ties:
For much of the year I wear a waistcoat. What would be the point of a 'bold' tie with pictorial scenes if no one is going to see them?
I think some people, like JP, wear bold even with a waistcoat because they develop a rash if exposed to less-than-bold ties.
With a waistcoat, I wear either a knot-planned or another bold tie with good graphics up near the knot to add a little pop to my attire that reflects my personality.
I like the pattern on that knit tie! The black-on-black makes it just subtle enough...
I own a knitted tie that I believe is 1920's (http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?13274-What-are-you-wearing-today&p=1831946&viewfull=1#post1831946) and it's not quite as neatly knit as yours. That combined with the price of 2,50 I think 50's would be right.. Here's a page from a 1920 catalog with two knit ties, they cost either 65 cents or 1 dollar: http://archive.org/stream/eatons19202100eatouoft#page/n309/mode/1up At least I always assume this type of ties was only popular in the 20s and 50s... Regarding the other one, I have no idea...
Today's finds.
Tried somewhere new.
Something for everyone.
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The knot planned one is in pretty horrific shape, but it's a big fat 40s knot planned for a buck so I couldn't pass it up. Even in it's sad condition it will make a good drinking tie.
The skinnier brocade tie is early 30s or maybe even older. Unlined, Berkley brand. I couldn't find much info about Berkley ties, other than there were Berkley knitting mills in Philadelphia and Chicago, and Berkley, VA. and at least the one in PA was listed as producinng silk neckties. The store, Loveman, Joseph, & Loeb, operated in Birmingham, AL, from 1887 until 1935. The Loveman of the equation continued to operate a department store here until the early 80s
Here's some up close of the brocade. I figured some of you guys would dig it. It's not really my thing, but it seemed a shame to abandon it there with all the ****py modern cast-offs.
that brocade is very nice DH66, is it silk?
I have to wonder how many are as guilty of changing how you view ties now as compared to say, 20 years ago?
Have to ask that as I notice Daniel at one time would mostly wear Versace ties that have some wild colors and patterns. But he now really loves Ties also are on of the finishing touch on a suit or sports coat. Even wearing one with a sweater.
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks.
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style.