LUXURY HANDMADE DESIGNER SILK TIES
Welcome to our online shop, the home of luxury handmade Italian and English Designer Silk Ties, the epitome of male expression
In our endeavour to provide variety and choice we have engaged both established and budding fashion designers to present their current collections. Vivienne Westwood, Ian Flaherty, Simon Carter, Veritas and Victoria Richards, Keith Davis, Michelsons, Shane McCoubrey, Timothy Everest and Cressida Bell are amongst our growing stable of international designers.
The original designer tie, rich in floral and geometric patterns is attributed to Paris fashion designer Jean Patou; he also created the most expensive perfume of its time “Joy” and the very first sun tan lotion. The school tie dates back to 1860, an accidental creation by Oxford University. Meanwhile Cambridge University laid claim to the original sporting tie, in colours, black, orange and gold.
Our designer led shop deals directly with, manufacturers, weavers and textile printers, so authenticity is easily verifiable. Interacting at every point along the supply chain from concept to dispatch enables us to keep a very tight rein on quality.
Historic Anedote: The bow tie gets is name from the French, jabot, (pronounced ja-bow), a type of readymade 17th century lace cravat. In the 18th and 19th centuries, bow ties came in various materials and styles. White bow ties were formal, but others were coloured. For example, 19th century Irish immigrants to America favoured brown, green, or red bow ties. The enduring popularity of the black bow tie dates to 1886, when Pierre Lorillard V invented the tuxedo as an alternative to the tailcoats worn with white bow ties. The new dinner jacket got its name from the resort of Tuxedo Park, New York, where it was first worn. Black bow ties and tuxedo are now standard at high school proms and weddings. But bow ties have lost favour for business because they are complicated to tie and must be made in the correct collar size.
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Silk Ties by Vivienne Westwood
A Vivienne Westwood original silk tie is a worthy addition to any avid collector and will never date with style in mind. Now she is at the peak of creativity and never so prolific. And the styles just keep coming full of surprises. After more than thirty years her innovative punk creations are still pivotal in style creation and mark a new direction for men’s fashion accessories design.Vivienne Westwood has an OBE for her services to the British Fashion Industry and has just been awarded the Queen's Award for Export.
Silk Ties by Victoria Richards
After training in fashion and textiles Victoria set up her fabric design studio in South London. As well as producing her own collection of printed accessories, selling through outlets such as The Conran Shop, Paul Smith, The Designers Guild and the Tate Galleries, Victoria has worked closely on the fabrics for fashion companies such as Nicole Farhi, Gianfranco Ferre and Valentino.
Silk Ties by Timothy Everest
As one of the Architects and leading practitioners of the bespoke movement, Timothy Everest has spent the past decade introducing a new generation of men and women to the joys of handmade high fashion clothing and accessories. His apprenticeship with Tommy Nutter (legendary tailor to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones) has enabled him to sidestep the stuffiness of Savile Row whilst employing its peerless standards of craftsmanship.
Silk Ties by Patrick McMurray
Patrick McMurray has enlisted the expertise of textile designers, printers, silk weavers and makers the world over. Now, gathered to produce a range of exceptional, original silk ties. Each piece is produced to specific design requirements exclusive to this brand. The true essence of the original designer tie, dating back to 1920 is captured in the brilliant hues of nature and will never date with style in mind. Cut, Made and Trimmed in England by skill full needle workers they will endure the rigours of everyday uses, so value is retained for many years. From conceptual origins to technical specifications conclude all the essential elements of a world class designer silk tie. “Wear your colours with pride”
Italian Silk Ties by Master Cut & Co
Master Cut is a unique collaboration between Patrick McMurray, Italian designers and silk weavers. A range of carefully designed and constructed silk ties have been created specifically for the business man, “conservative by nature, but individually flavoured”. Bold stripes are used to capture the essential elements of sophistication. We are Basing these thematic styles on the original school and sporting tie concepts dating back to Oxford and Cambridge university (1845 to 1880). The original colours used were black, red and gold, symbolizing “out of dark through fire into light”. New styles will be introduced each month, allowing collectors to build ownership of truly limited editions.
Silk Ties by Louis Feraud
Feraud laid the cornerstone for his fashion empire in the 1950's. His colourful and extravagant clothing appealed to movie stars like Brigitte Bardot, and he quickly shot to fame as their dressmaker. Propelled by Louis Feraud's innate feel for fashion, the brand was soon to become and international luxury label. How wonderful that Feraud fashion is now available for men as well.
Silk Ties by Michelson
Founded in 1937 is the UK's leading manufacturer of ties and menswear accessories, based in Sittingbourne in the County of Kent. Michelsons employs a workforce fully versed in the traditions and craftsmanship of fine neckwear manufacture, skills which we pride in the quality of our product and the fact that it is MADE IN ENGLAND. Michelsons researches and develops product from only the finest silk, using timeless design in classic and contemporary formats.
Handmade Silk Ties by Ian Flaherty
A big fan of traditional British craftsmanship, Ian has considered manufacturing his much copied designs in the Far East, but he prefers the workmanship he gets here.
Handmade Silk Ties by Cressida Bell
Her father was writer and artist Quentin Bell, her great aunt Virginia Wolf and her grandmother Vanessa Bell, the painter. Cressida has inherited Vanessa's fresh approach to colour and developed a distinctive style all her own, this is reflected in her textile designs.
Handmade Silk Ties & Scarves by Shane McCoubrey
Shane started his own label after working all over the world for Gucci and Louis Vuitton. He enjoys the freedom of being online with us and reaching people who appreciate his originality and quality. Shane is renowned for his revolutionary and original approach to fashion design, evidenced in a growing array of luxury silk ties, stunning scarves, and rugged gold and silver cufflinks.
