Apologies to Jim. I’ve been wearing a tie every Monday, just to get a chance to wear them. Some are quite tacky, some aren’t.


This is the very first tie I’ve owned; I’ve had it so long I can’t even remember where or how I acquired it. It’s every bit as confusing in life as it looks here. This tie is American made by Hanover St Tie Works, Ltd from 100% imported silk.

Does domestic silk even exist?