Highest Quality Bespoke Ties

[aston]

Thank you Rob O.

[culverwood]

Contrary to Rob's experience I have received a package of 3 Sam H ties and did not have to pay any duty. It seems hit and miss.

[BirdofSydney]

Temptation is beginning to overcome me, to order from Mr Hober.

I am a happy customer of Marinella, to date. I have one tie from Cappelli, but it is too thick for my tastes.

Could anyone comment on the weight of Hober's standard lining, vis-a-vis Marinella? I shall have to ask the man himself, of course, but I'm curious as to Loungers' experiences...

[Concordia]

My guess is that David has seen a Marinella and can choose something heavier or lighter, as you wish.

Also, Cappelli's website has several options for OTR and MTO.

[BirdofSydney]

Thanks Concordia, and I'm sure you're right.

I ordered an MTO tie from Patrizio Cappelli, and asked for his standard lining, which is a bit thick. I am tempted to go back and ask for something lighter, but the shipping cost for Cappelli ties is huge, and experimentation could become pricy!

Plus, I'm keen to support the Hober business, of course!

[culverwood]

I am not sure if there is such a thing as a standard Sam Hober lining, I have grenadines and Thai silk ties from them which have different thicknesses. My Marinella is towards the thicker side of the two. The are both a good deal thicker than my London Lounge Charvet.

[hectorm]

I am not sure if there is such a thing as a standard Sam Hober lining.

David in Chiang Mai might correct me, but although all Hober ties are bespoken, I believe they do use a standard wool lining for their ties. Then, if a client requests more thickness, to keep it on the lighter side, they add cotton lining.

[Dr T]

Contrary to Rob's experience I have received a package of 3 Sam H ties and did not have to pay any duty. It seems hit and miss.

I have had exactly the same experience, also with my Nakaya pens.

[shredder]

I'm not sure how many ties the Hobers have made for me over the years, but unless I'm in the mood for a knitted tie, I don't even bother looking at other suppliers. Most recent order was for bow ties with a specific point shape. They turned out exactly as envisaged, which in and of itself is an accomplishment. The order was sent to the concierge at my Bangkok hotel several days before my arrival and was waiting for me.

And, as some have already mentioned, ordering swatches before placing the final order is highly recommended, not just for colour but also for texture / hand, which is impossible to discern on a computer screen.

That said, makers like Charvet and Marinella have proprietary silks (weaves or prints), so I think they are very much worth a consideration if you like their offer.

[andreyb]

That said, makers like Charvet and Marinella have proprietary silks (weaves or prints), so I think they are very much worth a consideration if you like their offer.

Not to speak of Hermes...

EDIT: Sorry, just noticed the topic's title -- if only bespoke is considered, Hermes is out of equation. Or is it?...

Andrey

[hectorm]

- if only bespoke is considered, Hermes is out of equation. Or is it?...

Hermès, despite its label overreach, IMO still produces some beautiful items. Particularly scarves and woven silk and cashmere neckties (not the printed ones which are only airport free-shop fodder). The ties are still made in Lyon, France with some handwork in them. I believe that if you choose carefully they are noteworthy amongst RTW. Impossible to compare them with the bespoke fare from Hober, for instance, for which you engage in a dialogue with an artisan from the beginning.