The Designer Silk Tie Proliferation: Lesser, Cufflinks

Like no other fashion accessory, the silk tie has crossed continents and cultures and sustained countless fashion cycles to become the epitome of male self expression. It forms the backbone of the modern day silk route as more than 100,000,000 ties are sold in the USA per annum, alone. In fact it remains the single most popular Father’s day gift. How many hang darkly in closets never to see the light of day. Choose wisely; avoid flashing trends, like novelties they wear off.



Aside from being stylish decoration, it defines class, culture, school and regiment, wear as you like, you will be judged. All the colours are well archived and can be woven to order at silk weavers scattered remotely across the English country side, but you must prove your regimental identity, otherwise take a hike.



Class or no class you can own distinction, the end result is the same, self expression. In England it’s worn tight lipped, in America, loudly.



And then there is the rag trade language describing all the component parts; the blade, gusset, under end, tipping, bar tack, inter-lining, fully lined, self loop, machine made or handmade.



There’re enough words there to write a song for the listener to interpret, the lesser the tie, more of the make, it’s about quality. If you’re in anyway associated with the trade and industry, you must learn the lingo or you loose out to questions with no answers, and your customers won’t like that.



It would be easy enough to waffle on about historic events of these little fashion accessories, because history has a habit of repeating itself. And since the introduction of the net, it is repeated on millions of pages and easily accessible. To do it again for the umpteenth dozen time is nonsensical, we’d rather flap about what’s on the boil now. And it’s hot.



If you like three minute eggs, then we’ll make it quick. So many brands have said all that can be said, but there is only one that reins true,