Here is more old neckties from an antique shop here in Moscow.
These are old ties from 70s and 80s, and some are pretty wild too, even according to present standards but what they have in common is there is not a thread of silk lost amongst them.
Many are former Socialist camp, the legendary times of peace and happiness in Europe, which will never be repeated again (I mean Euro peace and happiness).
71st Nippon Derby, I think it took place in 2003, so not that long ago actually.
Here are your style cues for today:
Gentleman Filson bagman
Tie of day: Duchamp, regimental something or other, not a new tie and featured previously
Pants do not look fresh but trust me they do still pass the smell test, come and sniff for yourself if you don't believe
In today's classic menswear news Stephen Fry writes a book about man's ties... apparently he has loads of them... and no other subject to write up but man's got to eat you know.
Although Fry's Ties is a very new book, for which he is doing publicity now, it seems the book is based on a series of IG posts he made during the first Covid-19 lockdown back in the early 2020.
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The book is called Fry's Ties, and some are truly frytening.
Happy Monday everyone!
About to hit the mean streets in this here outfit.
The tie is burberry; the rest is pretty much no name.
As you can see, Monday is Hard to Dress... what with the excesses of the previous weekend.
The shirt may appear oversize... but it is not really I can button the collar but only just with less comfort than I would prefer and it is already 46-48.
