Guides
How to tie the perfect four-in-hand knot
An ideal necktie knot should guide attention to the face, rather than draw attention to itself. Classic menswear enthusiasts favour the four-in-hand knot for it's effortlessness, modest proportions and nonchalance.
We've been helping our clients get a perfect four-in-hand knot since 2011, and here’s our step by step guide to getting the four-in-hand knot with a handsome dimple right, every time.
How to tie a neckerchief
When it's searingly hot outside but you'd still like dress up, a lightweight and breathable neckerchief can be a practical choice for casual outfits.
Our versions come in lightweight, washable cottons featuring natural dyes that age gracefully, softening in both colour and feel with repeated washes.
A neckerchief knot is essentially a four-in-hand knot, and here is our guide to tying a neckerchief.
Guide to tying a long scarf (the pretzel knot)
Long scarves are a great accessory for cooler weather, and our versions in vintage kimono silk with handrolled edges are even more ideal for travel!
There are plenty of ways to wear scarves - our favourite knot however, is a double knot that we call the pretzel. As a doubled over knot, it provides extra warmth, and the little twist at the end adds some character.
Here is our guide to tying the pretzel knot.
Guide to wearing a pocket square (fold and puff)
Pocket squares add a great touch of personality and colour to your outfit, drawing attention upwards to your face. But how do you stuff one in convincingly?
There are countless ways to wear a pocket square, but we find the simple TV fold and puff the most useful ones.
Here are our guides to properly puffing or folding your pocket squares, without having to readjust them constantly through the day.
Guide to tying a self-tie bow tie (and how it should fit!)
A self-tie bow tie, with all its imperfections and asymmetry, feels real and alive. This is in stark contrast to the rigid, uncomfortable perfection of a pre-tied one.
The main downside is that most men don’t get enough practice - so here’s our step by step guide to tying a self-tie bow tie, and adjusting it to fit your facial proportions.
Guide to wedding neckties and pocket squares
Having assisted grooms with their wedding options since 2011 (and walking down the aisle ourselves over a decade ago), here is our oft-requested guide to wedding-appropriate neckties and pocket squares.
Grooms and guests alike should find the recommendations useful!
Guide to picking a quality pocket square
What makes a good pocket square? The finest silk, high quality printing, accurate cutting, and of course, nicely finished edges.
Here is our guide to picking a quality pocket square with the finest hand rolled edges.
Guide to pairing pocket squares
Picking a complementary pocket square for your outfit isn't rocket science!
In this guide, we take you through some basic principles based on creating harmony in scale, colour and formality to ensure you pick the perfect one for your outfit.
Guide to picking a quality necktie
We’ve been making neckties with our own hands since 2011.
Here’s our guide to picking a good necktie, based on 15 years of our tiemaking experience, and many more years of geeking out over nice ties before that.