Journal

A simple rule for when a playful printed tie reads as confident personality instead of a mistake.

Where to place a tie clip, which angle to use, and the difference between a tie clip, tie bar, and tie pin.

The four most common necktie knots compared side by side: size, symmetry, difficulty, and which collar and fabric each one suits best.

Standard necktie length, how tie length relates to height, and how to fix a tie that hangs too long or too short.

Why a knitted tie belongs in every wardrobe, how it differs from silk, and how to style its distinctive flat-end shape.

What an ascot tie actually is, how it differs from a regular necktie, and the occasions where it belongs.

A practical, no-guesswork system for pairing tie, shirt, and suit color and pattern so you always look put together.

We once had a client return a cane after eleven years — not because it broke, but because he wanted the walnut re-oiled before handing it to his son. That...