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Yesterday, I received an email with UPS tracking info from Tiecrafters that the 4 ties sent on August 14th are enroute.
So true.I’m sure. But what do I do this Wednesday? I was gonna wear that striped tie.
Bobby.....How about wearing that Bolo tie I gave you for christmas in 03?I’m sure. But what do I do this Wednesday? I was gonna wear that striped tie.
Bobby.....How about wearing that Bolo tie I gave you for christmas in 03?
Ha ha I’m with you. I’ve worn a tie only a about half dozen times now and admit that with zoom meetings and with wearing a wool vest or jacket it’s been the SAME tie.Who knew that only a few short months later that the world would be turned upside-down.
I think I’ve worn a tie about 4 times since March of 2020.
I wonder if Tiecrafters would consider altering my graphic t-shirts that have since replaced my tie collection as my regular work-wear.
who charged a ton and ended up botching the job anyway. Ended up donating all of it
Ya it was sort of mind blowing to see my dad s old suits were pretty small on me. I remember going with him as a kid to his tailor who had a huge shop with bolts of materials and books. I believe that he made to measure suits. He always ordered paisley lining on the jackets. I tried to locate that tailor all the years later but no dice. Most of the suits were tailored to fit in the waist with no belt loops.Not an uncommon tale when it comes to “re-engineering” suits. I’ve stared at several suits hanging in my closet and thought about re-altering something as seemingly easy as adding side vents to a no-vent jacket but I know I would be disappointed so I leave well-enough alone.
Ya it was sort of mind blowing to see my dad s old suits were pretty small on me. I remember going with him as a kid to his tailor who had a huge shop with bolts of materials and books. I believe that he made to measure suits. He always ordered paisley lining on the jackets. I tried to locate that tailor all the years later but no dice. Most of the suits were tailored to fit in the waist with no belt loops.
I had no idea they had filed for bankruptcy! So sad. Well written piece my friend.The reason I started this thread some two years ago was due to the fact that I had a closet full of classically-patterned, beautifully-made, Brooks Brothers silk and ancient madder ties.
The quality of these ties were superb but alas, they were too wide by today’s standards. Rather than trying to replace them with the lesser-quality ties that BB began selling, I decided to revive these ties with a tune-up from Tiecrafters in NYC, the results of which, are well-documented herein.
I recently read that Brooks Brothers is closing its doors as they have declared bankruptcy. Although the brand won’t disappear entirely, it certainly feels like the demise of an era.
I wrote this post over at Ivy-Style.com (wherein I make mention of Tiecrafters) and they were kind enough to feature it as part of a week-long series discussing the closing of Brooks Brothers and it’s flagship store in NYC.
My entry is really about the doors closing on some of the traditions and certain rites of passage that were once associated with this once-iconic brand.
I hope you enjoy it...
The Rituals, The Tradition... It's All Gone - Ivy Style
After a two-Manhattan lunch with the guys, I would occasionally go and sit with “my guy” at Brooks Brothers and go through swatches and order up a couple of MTM suits. One of the tailors, Sal, an impeccably-dressed Italian gentleman, would measure me. Pick-stitching, working sleeve buttons...www.ivy-style.com
Love me a good tie.