The Essential Elements Of A Good Silk tie

Tag : Silk Fabric

We were asked to offer a critical review on current styles andfuture trends for silk neckties by Fibre2 fashion. So we got to thecore.

What are the elements of a good Necktie?
First of all, the proportions, blade width and length, should be85mm to 90mm x 1540 to 1560mm long. The chosen fabric mustincorporate a balance of colour pattern and texture. There is alsothe quality of interlining. Many consider 100% wool to be best;however, it reacts greatly with atmospheric changes absorbingmoisture and can buckle your tie.

According to seasoned tie makers wool blends are the best, theyalso recommend taffeta tipping instead of silk because it addsweight to the end of ties so it will hang better.

What are the trends that are currently in vogue in neckties?
The current trends vary from brand to brand. There is a stronggeneric flavour inherent in most mainline brands; stripes are thestrongest and most popular, then there are polka dots, some paisleyand interesting geometric shapes, the colours, still blues and redsfor conservatism.

Therere very few florals on the market, they too are generic,which sums up the current state of the market, everything is prettymuch the same. There is a large niche to filled and customerswanting to buy, but few retailers are willing to take the gamble ofbeing truly different.

Where do you see the market for neckties in the next 5 years?
Womens fashion always has strong influences on mens fashion, onlyit is watered down to masculine acceptance. Spring summer 2009 isgoing to be alive with florals for men and women. The skinny tiehas withered away and the traditional broader style is back invogue as always.

The next five years will see men making more of their own choicesof clothing style, especially accessories. The demand for luxury,bespoke, handmade silk ties is steadily growing and helping keep along standing English weaving and manufacturing industry alive.

In keeping with Jean Patou and French designer of the 1920s whoused womens dress fabric material for his ties and had themdisplayed next to womens cosmetic sections. They were a huge hit,so we took a leaf out of his book and thought it time for a returnto floral ties in the tradition of Jean Patou.

The brands to watch over the next five years are Vivienne Westwood,Timothy Everest, Victoria Richards and Patrick McMurray; they aretrue independents that set standards of style at both ends of thescale.

What are the points that one should keep in mind in choosing anecktie?
Firstly, the value is in the product not the name. Depending onones budget, feel for the weight of the tie, rub the fabric gentlybetween your fingers and you can judge quite easily the density ofsilk and lining.

A well designed tie, apart from construction, should contain theright balance of colour, pattern and texture regardless of styletype.

You can expect to pay about