Bow ties - where to get a good one

[MrBrianNorris]

There is an occasion approaching at which I could do with a bow tie, and I'm afraid I don't currently own one. I'm afraid I'm not the best with Google, but for all the searching I've done I cannot find one which justifies parting with cash. My criteria are pretty simple:

- Must be a nice material, preferably wool though I'll settle for silk, but no horrible synthetic rubbish
- Must be a real tie, not a tacky clip-on piece
- Just needs to be a plain colour, could perhaps have an unobtrusive pattern but nothing garish

I don't particularly want to spend more than I have to, but it would be nice to find a good-quality tie. Why does it have to be so hard?

Suggestions appreciated...

Cheers!

[RC1807]

Www.tieroom.co.uk

£22 delivered

[g3org3y]

TM Lewin also do an outlet store on ebay which may be worth checking out. £15 for a blue wool tie (free delivery) or perhaps you'd prefer it in pink.

[Whoozit]

John Lewis is a safe bet for a satin dicky bow. I've bought there in an emergency before.

[So]

Whoozit said:

John Lewis is a safe bet for a satin dicky bow. I've bought there in an emergency before.

I am intrigued. When does one encounter an urgent need for a bow tie?

[Whoozit]

So said:

I am intrigued. When does one encounter an urgent need for a bow tie?

When you've travelled from London to Liverpool for a black tie dinner, but your bow tie decided to remain in London.

[Ayahuasca]

Whoozit said:

So said:

I am intrigued. When does one encounter an urgent need for a bow tie?

When you've travelled from London to Liverpool for a black tie dinner, but your bow tie decided to remain in London.

If you are coming from Liverpool they won’t expect you to own a bow tie.

[mmm-five]

If you're in the City Centre, then Moss Bros, John Lewis, Debenhams, Boss, or Tessuti should have something to suit.

[Zetec-S]

Ayahuasca said:

If you are coming from Liverpool they won’t expect you to own a bow tie.

[Brads67]

He's travelling from London to Liverpool, so they will expect him to have a bow tie, and one worth stealing at that.

[MrBrianNorris]

RC1807 said:

Www.tieroom.co.uk

£22 delivered

g3org3y said:

TM Lewin also do an outlet store on ebay which may be worth checking out. £15 for a blue wool tie (free delivery) or perhaps you'd prefer it in pink.

Perfect, thank you. The Tie Room has some nice ones but I think I'll pick up the T. M. Lewin one as well while it's cheap.

I don't know why I couldn't find them myself but I appreciate you taking the time.

[Goaty Bill 2]

g3org3y said:

TM Lewin also do an outlet store on ebay which may be worth checking out. £15 for a blue wool tie (free delivery) or perhaps you'd prefer it in pink.

Where oh where did I go wrong?


And to the OP
Probably a little late but:
Turnbull & Asser - Jermyn St. or Davies St. London
or
New & Lingwood - Jermyn St. London or Eaton High St.

T&A has the superior collection for informal (i.e. not black/white tie. You may well consider some in that collection to be a bit "garish"), either will do for formal.

Turnbull & Asser Bow Ties - The full collection is considerably more extensive than on the web site.
New & Lingwood Bow Ties - Again, a few other options not displayed on the web site

[sc0tt]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

g3org3y said:

TM Lewin also do an outlet store on ebay which may be worth checking out. £15 for a blue wool tie (free delivery) or perhaps you'd prefer it in pink.

Where oh where did I go wrong?


And to the OP
Probably a little late but:
Turnbull & Asser - Jermyn St. or Davies St. London
or
New & Lingwood - Jermyn St. London or Eaton High St.

T&A has the superior collection for informal (i.e. not black/white tie. You may well consider some in that collection to be a bit "garish"), either will do for formal.

Turnbull & Asser Bow Ties - The full collection is considerably more extensive than on the web site.
New & Lingwood Bow Ties - Again, a few other options not displayed on the web site

Where could you possibly need a bow tie for an informal event?

[toastybase]

sc0tt said:

Goaty Bill 2 said:

g3org3y said:

TM Lewin also do an outlet store on ebay which may be worth checking out. £15 for a blue wool tie (free delivery) or perhaps you'd prefer it in pink.

Where oh where did I go wrong?


And to the OP
Probably a little late but:
Turnbull & Asser - Jermyn St. or Davies St. London
or
New & Lingwood - Jermyn St. London or Eaton High St.

T&A has the superior collection for informal (i.e. not black/white tie. You may well consider some in that collection to be a bit "garish"), either will do for formal.

Turnbull & Asser Bow Ties - The full collection is considerably more extensive than on the web site.
New & Lingwood Bow Ties - Again, a few other options not displayed on the web site

Where could you possibly need a bow tie for an informal event?

I think they mean a standard bow tie to wear with a suit or blazer rather than black or white for formal evening events.

[Goaty Bill 2]

sc0tt said:

Where could you possibly need a bow tie for an informal event?

I can't imagine, but it seems toasty can

As "wool" and "patterned" were mentioned, it seemed it may well be other than a black/white tie dinner suit affair.
Neither would 'normally' be strictly correct for true formal, as you are well aware I realise.

toastybase said:

I think they mean a standard bow tie to wear with a suit or blazer rather than black or white for formal evening events.

Agreed. It seemed a possibility.

[glenrobbo]

http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Baby_Bow_Tie

HTH

[S1KRR]

MrBrianNorris said:

There is an occasion approaching at which I could do with a bow tie, and I'm afraid I don't currently own one. I'm afraid I'm not the best with Google, but for all the searching I've done I cannot find one which justifies parting with cash. My criteria are pretty simple:

- Must be a nice material, preferably wool though I'll settle for silk, but no horrible synthetic rubbish
- Must be a real tie, not a tacky clip-on piece
- Just needs to be a plain colour, could perhaps have an unobtrusive pattern but nothing garish

I don't particularly want to spend more than I have to, but it would be nice to find a good-quality tie. Why does it have to be so hard?

Suggestions appreciated...

Cheers!

Can you actually tie a real bow tie?

Theres a skill to it! And since I use mine so infrequently, I find I forget in between and have to spend a hour or so re-learning!

[glenrobbo]

sc0tt said:

Where could you possibly need a bow tie for an informal event?

Goodwood Revival?