The history of the necktie

Already centuries ago, men used to tie a scarf or neckerchief around their necks. The tie as we know it today began in the middle of the 19th century. The British regimental tie and the club tie supported its spreading. The current shape did not come into fashion until 1924.
History of the Tie

Necktie fabrics

Elegant neckties are made out of finest silk! Nowadays the best silk qualities for ties are to be found in Como/Northern Italy. The silk fabric used for ties can either be imprinted or woven into Jacquards from different silk yarns.
Tie Fabrics

The making of a tie

There are only two ways of sewing a quality necktie – either by hand or with a LIBA machine The lining of the tie has the important task of keeping the tie straight.
Manufacturing Ties

How to match a tie to a shirt and suit: The ten golden rules of shirt and tie matching

Here are the ten golden rules on how to combine your clothing.
Which tie goes with a suit and shirt? The ten golden rules.