Some gorgeous ties there!7-8 months ago, I bought my first tie in 10 years. I had 2 total.
Since then, I've been frequenting the tie section in the Salvation Army locally and this happened:
That's the second layer, I have about 120 total. Mostly Brooks Brothers and better. I have determined I have a few favorite brands. Faconnable ties I've found have been excellent. I don't see a lot about JZ Richards but I like their ties, as well. I have found a dolcepunta 7 fold tie that is fantastic. I lean towards preferring heavy weight silk ties that create substantial knots.
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And I thought I had tie collecting issues......7-8 months ago, I bought my first tie in 10 years. I had 2 total.
Since then, I've been frequenting the tie section in the Salvation Army locally and this happened:
That's the second layer, I have about 120 total. Mostly Brooks Brothers and better. I have determined I have a few favorite brands. Faconnable ties I've found have been excellent. I don't see a lot about JZ Richards but I like their ties, as well. I have found a dolcepunta 7 fold tie that is fantastic. I lean towards preferring heavy weight silk ties that create substantial knots.
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Nice stash
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Definately tie of the month....if not the year. Fantastic find!
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Yeah, you guys have tie issues. 
Last night I took a few out. In the first shot, (eight ties) from the left, my first tie purchases (3) for high school in the summer of 1969. As my career progressed, so did my tie-buying choices. The op-art one came after high school; then a classic Countess Mara maroon power tie; another conservative tie; then I bought the tie I wear when I can't decide what tie to wear; then the collector's series tie from Star Wars (never worn).
Some of my granddad's ties... there were more.
Last night I took a few out. In the first shot, (eight ties) from the left, my first tie purchases (3) for high school in the summer of 1969. As my career progressed, so did my tie-buying choices. The op-art one came after high school; then a classic Countess Mara maroon power tie; another conservative tie; then I bought the tie I wear when I can't decide what tie to wear; then the collector's series tie from Star Wars (never worn).
Some of my granddad's ties... there were more.
My grandfather had bunches of colorful silk ties that were used to make a beautiful quilt. My parents had that quilt for a long time, but I don't know where it is now... I feel sad for that loss, yet glad for you and the care you're giving your grand dad's beautiful ties.Yeah, you guys have tie issues.
Last night I took a few out. In the first shot, (eight ties) from the left, my first tie purchases (3) for high school in the summer of 1969. As my career progressed, so did my tie-buying choices. The op-art one came after high school; then a classic Countess Mara maroon power tie; another conservative tie; then I bought the tie I wear when I can't decide what tie to wear; then the collector's series tie from Star Wars (never worn).
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Some of my granddad's ties... there were more.
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Thanks Dale! I had a serious flamingo issue in the early 1980s. Seemed to dominate our decor for a few years. I had to bring this one home.
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Yeah, you guys have tie issues.
Last night I took a few out. In the first shot, (eight ties) from the left, my first tie purchases (3) for high school in the summer of 1969. As my career progressed, so did my tie-buying choices. The op-art one came after high school; then a classic Countess Mara maroon power tie; another conservative tie; then I bought the tie I wear when I can't decide what tie to wear; then the collector's series tie from Star Wars (never worn).
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Some of my granddad's ties... there were more.
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Charlie -- your high-school ties are just plain funky (is that an oxymoron?) and your Granddad's ties are beyond cool. Can't wait to see more.
Dnewma04 -- nice chest of ties! There really is not an end to this obsession is there?
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Thanks, Bob! Yeah, funky is right, man. It was, after all, the "summer of '69!"
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Yeah, you guys have tie issues.
Never one to be outdone [emoji12]
Great selection, Charlie!
Pics of Star Wars ties please.
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Found this skinny space age one at the thrifty this afternoon.
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Found this skinny space age one at the thrifty this afternoon.
Love it! I think that belt may be the real find though.
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As a non tie wearer for 41 years, I don't have the experience with determining vintages. Is there a good primer to identify what is what? As I mentioned earlier, I basically grab thicker or textured ties with colors I like but have no idea what is dated or not.
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A lot of vintage ties tend to feel much thinner with less interfacing providing bulk than modern ties.
Sometimes labels do manage to last the test of time which can help. Words for material like "rayon", "Dacron", and "acetate" have fallen out of fashion which can assist in ID. They are also much less likely to have laundry information, country of origin, or multiple language translations.
Sometimes labels do manage to last the test of time which can help. Words for material like "rayon", "Dacron", and "acetate" have fallen out of fashion which can assist in ID. They are also much less likely to have laundry information, country of origin, or multiple language translations.
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Found this skinny space age one at the thrifty this afternoon.
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Since some years I really do prefer the 30's and 40's wardrobe.
BUT: These skinny space age ties are awesome and I can't pass them!
This one is nice!
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I'm with you Matt. I definately prefer collecting the older ties these days, but for $1 I wasn't going to ignore this one.
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That's the point:
I find these skinny GDR ones frequently for a buck. So I have to select: not because of the money - the space!
I find these skinny GDR ones frequently for a buck. So I have to select: not because of the money - the space!
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Yeah, you guys have tie issues.
Some of my granddad's ties... there were more.
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I am envious (in a good way):
It's really hard to get these great bold look ones around here - for an acceptable price...
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Just picked this up in Seattle
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