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- The Four-in-hand The four-in-hand is the all-time classic of tie knots . It is by far the most used, because it is simple to tie. It works well for most types of tie and with nearly all types of shirt collar. It is p... >
- The Double Knot The Double Knot is very similar to the Four-in-Hand . It has just one more layover. At the beginning the wide end is turned twice over the narrow end. The slightly thicker finished knot makes it idea... >
- The Windsor Knot The Windsor Knot is the knot for special occasions. Typically English, it owes its name to the Duke of Windsor who made it popular. As the finished knot has considerable volume it is preferable to re... >
- The Half Windsor The Half Windsor is similar to the Full Windsor although slightly less bulky, and easier to do . It is ideal for lightweight or not too thick fabrics. This elegant triangular knot works well with shi... >
- The Small Knot As its name clearly indicates, this is a small knot . Its great advantage is its use with heavy fabrics and/or with close-cut collars. Do not use it on collars that are long or wide-spaced. Easy to d... >
- The Bow Tie Bow ties are available in the same ranges of colours and patterns as the classic tie. Generally black, a bow tie is worn with black evening dress and a white shirt with a “broken” collar . It can als... >
- The tie Don’t think of a tie as a rope to strangle or hang you. Consider it as a fashion accessory that is a pleasure to wear. Sure, some knots can be tricky to tie , and they can end up lop-sided, too long,... >
- History Originally worn for warmth by soldiers , the tie appeared in France during the reign of Louis XIII. At that time, Croatian soldiers were recruited by the king of France. They wore a knotted scarf aro... >
- Care A tie has two problems: it creases easily and it can get stained . If you want your favourite ties to have a long life you have to look after them. Meal times are the most dangerous moments for a tie... >
- Uses Each occasion calls for a particular tie for a particular moment. For an interview , choose a sober, neutral-coloured tie and keep novelty to a minimum. For the office, use your creativity to match y... >
- Colours Choosing the colour of a tie is always a delicate matter . The colours of the accompanying shirt and suit must be carefully taken into account. Generally there are two ways of achieving a good effect... >
- Patterns Like varieties of colour, patterns are extremely varied . Even though the exuberance of the 70’s is no longer in fashion, stripes never seem to go out of date . Thin and equally spaced, or alternate... >
- Women’s ties At the beginning of the 19th century, women who wore ties attracted attention. Pioneers of the feminist movement such as George Sand wore ties and dressed like men to assert their claim to emancipati... >