Highest Quality Bespoke Ties

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Who makes the highest quality bespoke ties?

San Hober
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39%
Turnbull and Asser
3
3%
Charvet
40
38%
Marinella
22
21%
 
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pagean
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Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:52 pm

Gentlemen:

Based on your own personal experiences, I would be grateful for your opinions regarding which of the fiour organisations listed below make the highest quality bespoke ties.

Sam Hober
Turnbull and Asser
Charvet
Marinella

Very best for a pleasant summer.
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Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:02 pm

Having tried bespoke at three out of the four, I can happily say that It Depends.

Luckily, they all seem to have different specialities for fabrics, so it really isn't necessary to make a choice only on the "quality" of the tiemaker. Buy what you like if you can afford it, and you'll get something that is good.
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Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:39 pm

Concordia wrote:Having tried bespoke at three out of the four, I can happily say that It Depends.

Luckily, they all seem to have different specialities for fabrics, so it really isn't necessary to make a choice only on the "quality" of the tiemaker. Buy what you like if you can afford it, and you'll get something that is good.
Concordia, would you mind outlining who is better at what?
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Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:50 am

Maybe you would like to include Drake's in your selection. I am very happy with mine.
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Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:49 pm

I would suggest to include Rubinacci and ,in agreement with tazmaniac, also Drake's.

Angelo
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Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:47 pm

I placed an order for my very first Sam Hober tie this morning, a powder blue stripe on midnight blue grenadine. I wanted to post on The Lounge to express my admiration for an exemplary customer service experience. The website is easy to use, and the pictures are great. The clincher, however, was when, minutes after I placed the order, Mr. David Hober himself phoned me to confirm some details on my tie! We discussed width and length, and he took notes on my height and neck circumference. If the Hobers' products are as good as their service, then I am truly in for a treat when my order arrives.
tteplitzmd

Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:15 pm

Sam Hober and Cappelli.

(I doubt Rubinacci "makes" anything)
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Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:38 pm

My bespoke ties are Charvet, Cappelli and Marinella.

Cheers
Will

Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:25 pm

tteplitzmd wrote:Sam Hober and Cappelli.
Agreed.
Gruto

Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:25 pm

I don't know bespoke Marinella, which should be the real thing but I have a RTW Marinella tie and it is clearly an industrial product that doesn't differ much from other ties. I believe Capelli is also in the brand camp using different plants or workshops but the bespoke production is probably different. I have a couple of bespoke ties from another not very known tie maker in Napoli, a family run workshop production and the best ties I own. Sam Hober is pure bespoke, good value, and I really like his ties, although the label bothers me, so I gently cut it off (I have already told David :) )
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Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:14 pm

I have bespoke ties but I don't know why anyone needs them unless one is very tall or short.

I don't make them anymore....

BTW, is Drakes opening a retail store near Savile Row in May?
tteplitzmd

Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:34 pm

I thought Marinella was opening in London, but since their RTW ties are made by Drake's, I guess you could ask if Drake's is opening up a retail shop in London.
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Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:35 pm

Yes, in number 3, Clifford Street, W1. It is to open in the middle of May.

Milo
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Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:48 pm

tteplitzmd wrote:Sam Hober and Cappelli.

(I doubt Rubinacci "makes" anything)
Yes, Rubinacci does make bespoke ties. They made me a few.

Are you sure Drakes makes for Marinella?
tteplitzmd

Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:15 pm

I believe it is well known that the RTW Marinella are indeed made by Drake's. Drake's RTW are readily found all over the map.
How do you tell a bespoke Rubinacci from a RTW Rubinacci tie? (sounds like the lead in to a joke)

Many years ago I would order ties from Bowring Arundel (London, S.R.). They had the silk samples and I would specify their default details (rather like MTM) or "exceptions" which I suppose corresponds to bespoke. It's not that well known, but with a significant surcharge, you can specify a few details from Drake's stock selections. I don't really think I would call that bespoke, more ike "one off."
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