Who makes the best British ties?

[Huzir]

Drakes make for A&S too. I bought a PoW check tie there last summer and I wondered aloud if they were by Drakes; Karl the salesman said yes, and seemed proud of the fact. I also have Drakes ties made for Paul Stuart. All Drakes ties are uniformly excellent. The silk is wonderful, and the lining must be too because they hang very well and tie a handsome knot.

[Gruto]

It looks as if English tiemakers don't make a sevenfold tie. Why is that - is it an Italian tradition?

[alden]

It looks as if English tiemakers don't make a sevenfold tie. Why is that - is it an Italian tradition?

We'll ask Michael Drake that question when he comes to the LL for an interview. Stay tuned.

BTW, if you have other questions for Mr Drake, please send them to me by email or PM

M Alden

[Bishop of Briggs]

It looks as if English tiemakers don't make a sevenfold tie. Why is that - is it an Italian tradition?

Not necessarily. Charles Tyrwhitt, in Jermyn Street, sells 7-folds that carry a "Made in England" label.

I understand that Turnbull & Asser sells 6 folds (Italian 7 folds) too. Our resident experts are more qualified to comment.

[shredder]

As the Bishop already said, there is no shortage of British made "7 fold" ties. The Italian part of the tradition (with apologies to Mrs Bishop) is to exaggerate the actual number of folds in the construction -- there are only 6 in reality. There is massive confusion with respect to the terminology because people cannot seem to agree on even counting up to 10. The commonly adopted nomenclature seems to be "7 fold" as the Italians probably get the credit for raising awareness. Just to doubly ensure mass confusion, Vanners refer to the construction as "5 fold". Now, go figure.

[JLibourel]

Great looking ties. As for the best among the best choosing a tie that fits you well should be factor as well. You could have the best tie in the world and if it isn't long enough to wear, well then it won't be much of tie then.

As for John Comfort I was told they don't make ties anymore.

Best Regards,

Cufflink79

It appears that John Comfort is still in business - http://www.countryties.com/index.html. Any opinions?

Yes, I just got a silk-wool blend tie a few weeks ago from them. I liked it immensely and plan to order a couple more in the near future.

A few months ago I also got one of their silk (on one side) and cotton (backing) day cravats. It was okay--fair value for the money--but I didn't like it as much as the tie or any of my all-silk day cravats, for that matter.

[gmludlow]

As the Bishop already said, there is no shortage of British made "7 fold" ties. The Italian part of the tradition (with apologies to Mrs Bishop) is to exaggerate the actual number of folds in the construction -- there are only 6 in reality. There is massive confusion with respect to the terminology because people cannot seem to agree on even counting up to 10. The commonly adopted nomenclature seems to be "7 fold" as the Italians probably get the credit for raising awareness. Just to doubly ensure mass confusion, Vanners refer to the construction as "5 fold". Now, go figure.

Vanners also offer a 7-fold to trade customers.

[shredder]

As the Bishop already said, there is no shortage of British made "7 fold" ties. The Italian part of the tradition (with apologies to Mrs Bishop) is to exaggerate the actual number of folds in the construction -- there are only 6 in reality. There is massive confusion with respect to the terminology because people cannot seem to agree on even counting up to 10. The commonly adopted nomenclature seems to be "7 fold" as the Italians probably get the credit for raising awareness. Just to doubly ensure mass confusion, Vanners refer to the construction as "5 fold". Now, go figure.

Vanners also offer a 7-fold to trade customers.

QED. Thank you.

[Gruto]

I still look for a good argument in favor of a tie stuffed with wool layer

[kolecho]

I just received some Madder print ties from Budd. They are fantastic. RJ Rowley, Budd's Director, told me that their Madder are from the same source as Drakes. I am not surprised that they look alike.