Brooks Brothers #1 Stripe Slim Knit Tie – $79.50
At $80, you’re best to wait for a sale. But what about that Mad Men-esque blocky set of stripes situated at the dead center of the tie? Those don’t continue all the way down. It’s that mid century retro look of a collection of stripes, and then they stop.
The construction and brand almost guarantees it’ll tie one hell of a knot. And it’ll lay just so, and it’ll feel great, and all those extra good things that come with a tie that’s been made extremely well. But those stripes…
Unless you’re the type who has a more bold than most personal style, it might look a little costumey.
Italian silk, made in the USA.
So would you wear it? Or would you rather stick with a more traditional stripe like the block stripe Italian silk knit from L.E.C. seen below. Currently on sale for just $14.99, and the purple adds just enough character:
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No sir, I do not like it. I’m a traditional man, and these knits and non-tie shaped “ties” don’t really sit with me. I can turn a perfectly good tube sock into one of these. Maybe I should. For $80, I could turn $13 socks into millions!
Look for my brand soon, my friends. I’m going to the top!
I think I would, but only after I had a decent tie collection built already. I like the kind of racing stripe thing it has going.
I certainly would,but then, I’m a sucker for a knit tie and wear them often.
I believe the navy option with be easy to pull off well, but for $80 I won’t be giving it a try.
I think the navy tie would look great paired with a white button down collar and worn with a khaki cotton or linen suit and maybe a light blue pocket square. Stylish, but casual. A little costume-y, but bold if you’re confident about it.
As Lance said above, yes I’d wear it, but never pay for it. I clicked the link thinking “this might be close to $25.”
Agree with most. I would wear it – I think they look great – but for $80, it better give me a lap dance and a drink.
I’m not crazy about it, but sure I’d wear it. Certainly not for $80, though.
Heh… It really was intended to be more of a “would you wear this style” than “would you buy this tie.” But… yes… they better have exotic dancers that deliver the tie. In only a way that exotic dancers can. And then they’d pay for the dry cleaning once they were finished with the tie.
I love knit ties (women always comment on mine when I wear them, and a 19-year-old will wear anything that has that effect), and I don’t mind a bold pattern. Yes to all three options.
I own the Land’s End tie posted at the bottom of the article. It’s a quality knit tie with a perfect 2.75 inch width. At $15, it’s a steal.
I love knit ties and I really dig the one strip idea. Cheers, Brooks Bros.
No. I don’t find them aesthetically pleasing at all. The knit looks worn, rather than stylish, and the unusual rectangular end is visually unappealing. If you like them, more power to you. All taste is subjective. But I don’t think I could ever wear one, myself.
I like the stripes, but the knit and square bottom thing just looks ridiculous. If they could have a regular pointed tie, slim or skinny with the stripes, I’d be a happy shopper.