The Official Vanda Fine Clothing Thread

[dieworkwear]



I asked about the knot because I picked up a Drake's rust donegal in one of the sales. The knot is, shall we say, substantial even though the tie is untipped. Perhaps it's partly the lining...

Square is lovely too, btw. Does it work well with the herringbone? I'm trying to think what squares would do well with a coat of that pattern.

I like Drake's, but their "default" construction is fairly standard and middle of the road. Meaning, not too light or too heavy. I enjoy it, but also enjoy the "lightness" of Vanda.

The herringbone is actually just a piece of cloth I had laying around, but was about to send to a tailor to be made into a sport coat. I'm hoping that square will work well with it, however.

 

[TweedyProf]

Drake's ties can tie very badly in my experience. They're hit and miss.

In my limited experience, the statistics agree with you. For the prices they are charging, the probabilities should be better than hit and miss. But let's dwell on the positive...

I do wish Vanda had more classic English fabrics though. I am sure they are limited by the small scale of their operation, so it would be benefit us all of their customer base grew.

I think more pics from customers would help that. From my perspective, it would be great to see some of the current ties irl. The donegal is really fantastic...I wish I had got the blue one just posted (they have a rust as well).

 

[Mr. Six]

I looked through the photos that I've already posted to SF and only found one other Vanda. This is, I think, one of their nicest ties. Just ridiculously soft while still making a great knot. I didn't really do it justice in this photo.

 

[Dib]



I asked about the knot because I picked up a Drake's rust donegal in one of the sales. The knot is, shall we say, substantial even though the tie is untipped. Perhaps it's partly the lining...

The fact the tie is untipped has no impact on the knot - the two are entirely unrelated

 

[TweedyProf]

The fact the tie is untipped has no impact on the knot - the two are entirely unrelated

You're right.

 

[sprout2]

Donegal tweed tie by Vanda, made from a lightweight blue fabric I believe they had specially woven for them by Molloy & Sons.

Excellent stuff.

This guy and his gratuitous deer antler photos...

I hope they (Drakes) re-release the Mughal handkerchiefs again soon.

 

[applky]

Donegal tweed tie by Vanda, made from a lightweight blue fabric I believe they had specially woven for them by Molloy & Sons.

Excellent stuff.

I am wearing this tie today. It's wonderful. Will try to take a picture later.

 

[alliswell]

Anyone have the grey-on-grey silk/linen?

 

[applky]

Anyone have the grey-on-grey silk/linen?

I have the turquoise-grey and it's great.

 

[applky]

Making good on my promise from earlier, this is the tie @dieworkwear posted in the wild. A phone pic, but you can see the knot is not huge.



Love this tie. Knot is a FIH.

 

[alliswell]



I have the turquoise-grey and it's great.

Looking specifically for someone who's got the grey and doesn't think it's great

 

[applky]

Looking specifically for someone who's got the grey and doesn't think it's great

Haha, looking to poach one?

Spoo has a few pics of his on his tumblr, but you'll have to go digging.

 

[DeSense]



Looking specifically for someone who's got the grey and doesn't think it's great

Just received mine. It's charcoal in appearance and very crisp, does wrinkle a bit but that's to be expected. Perfect stuff.

 

[alliswell]

Good news, and glad you're enjoying what appears to have been the last one in stock...

Edit: Couple left - get yours now before I do

 

[ThinkDerm]



Good news, and glad you're enjoying what appears to have been the last one in stock.

how have you been?