Purplelabel
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Good evening, old chaps. I hope this is ok to post.
I joined this forum a few years ago, but I had no bloody clue about Satortial Elegance. I was a label guy; Versace, Armani, PRL, Gucci, LV etc (even though I couldn't afford them). This forum made me really understand how the name on the garment doesn't matter, as most companies have their clothes made for them by other companies, and just because a suit has Gucci in the lining, it doesn't mean it's the best.
I had never heard of Brunello Cucinelli, Drake's, Kiton or even Borelli before signing up and the last year has been a complete whirlwind of knowledge.
Now, I mainly hang out in the thrift thread, but lurk (and sometimes post) in the fit threads and other related.
The past few months has been an overhaul in my Classic Menswear, I sold/donated a lot of my blazers, shirts and ties. Who needs 30 ties, every one a different colour or pattern,?
I've taken note of Claghorn and his posts regarding staple pieces and rotating those. I now only use 7 ties, which are pictured below (some thrifted, some e-thrifted and the RLPL, Borelli & brown houndstooth cashmere were from the Secret Santa) and before that I mainly had high street, Chinese made ties, also pictured below (I own 2 of those, but don't wear)
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I'm not the best at explaining things, so please forgive me if some text doesn't flow as well as it should.
My quest for Satortial Elegance starts with my tie restart, where should I go from here?
Many thanks in advance and for the taking the time to read my post.
Purp
I joined this forum a few years ago, but I had no bloody clue about Satortial Elegance. I was a label guy; Versace, Armani, PRL, Gucci, LV etc (even though I couldn't afford them). This forum made me really understand how the name on the garment doesn't matter, as most companies have their clothes made for them by other companies, and just because a suit has Gucci in the lining, it doesn't mean it's the best.
I had never heard of Brunello Cucinelli, Drake's, Kiton or even Borelli before signing up and the last year has been a complete whirlwind of knowledge.
Now, I mainly hang out in the thrift thread, but lurk (and sometimes post) in the fit threads and other related.
The past few months has been an overhaul in my Classic Menswear, I sold/donated a lot of my blazers, shirts and ties. Who needs 30 ties, every one a different colour or pattern,?
I've taken note of Claghorn and his posts regarding staple pieces and rotating those. I now only use 7 ties, which are pictured below (some thrifted, some e-thrifted and the RLPL, Borelli & brown houndstooth cashmere were from the Secret Santa) and before that I mainly had high street, Chinese made ties, also pictured below (I own 2 of those, but don't wear)
Old:
New:
I'm not the best at explaining things, so please forgive me if some text doesn't flow as well as it should.
My quest for Satortial Elegance starts with my tie restart, where should I go from here?
Many thanks in advance and for the taking the time to read my post.
Purp
