MArinella Seven-fold

[pemazel]

Gentlemen,

I was a little bit upset to read from the wonderful book on this Neapolitan tie-maker, that he is not doing real seven-folds anymore, because they are "too costly". What he is selling (RTW at least) is " an interpretation" of seven-fold. If he thinks a real seven-fold comes too expensive, what about Kiton, Attolini, etc.: are they offering real seven-folds or just their interpretations?
Could anyone explain the differences between Marinella's version and a real one? Does anyone know if Marinella makes the traditional one bespokenly?

For more information on Marinella visit: http://www.marinellanapoli.it

Paul

[Will]

If you look at most of the Italian seven folds they are actually lined six folds.

Personally, I prefer the drape and wrinkle resistance of the lined six fold. Untipped seven folds tend to crease at the tip and develop permanent wrinkling in the knot area.