Additionally, it can also sit well against a narrow pinstriped shirt, as the thick blocks of stripe from a University Striped Tie contrast well with a thin narrowly striped pinstripe shirt. The University Striped tie has become a staple for the modern businessman, and goes well with a solid or checkered shirt. Every stripe is the same size, but generally every other stripe is often in Navy. The University Striped necktie has a pattern of diagonal stripes in equal size. Popularized by the Brooks Brothers when they were introduced in the early 20 th century, they had their stripes run from the right shoulder to the left side, in part to distinguish them from British regimental (and organizational, school and university) striped neckties.įeaturing The Dark Knot's Canterbury Regimental Navy / Blue Silk Tie University Striped Ties The American Regimental Stripe can be seen as a modern counterpart to the British Regimental Stripe.
The British Regimental Striped Tie, like any other striped tie, is best suited for more formal occasions, such as work, an important presentation or an interview setting. It is also believed that the stripes ran in the same direction as the rifles that were strapped over British shoulders. In commonwealth countries, necktie stripes run down from a person’s heart (left shoulder) to their sword (right waist). Some reports allude to British schools, colleges, universities and regimental ties having dated back to the 1880’s. In Britain, regimental stripes have been continuously used in designs at least since the 1920’s. The word is derived from the Latin regimen, a rule or system of order, and refers to military organization. Regimental Stripes, which are striped ties of varying colors, originally represented membership in British military regiments. With a stripe running downwards from the wearers left shoulder to his right waist, the British Regimental tie has its roots in history. The British Regimental Stripe Tie can be considered one of the ‘original’ pieces of men’s neckwear. Striped Ties British Regimental Striped Ties To view The Dark Knot's range of exquisite, hand made solid silk ties that are doubled lined with wool and cotton, please click here.įeaturing The Dark Knot's Waterbury Blue Silk Tie. Every gentleman should own at least a couple of solid ties for their wardrobe. Whether you are looking to dress for a work, an important presentation, an interview or a wedding, a solid tie will ensure that the trick gets done and that your ensemble looks well put together. The message that is portrayed may be one of conservatism, but they are sure to make you look dapper. Solid neckties are often deemed as fit for people of a more conservative ilk, but the reality is, they tend to go well with anyone. While other options such as foulard ties can also be highly versatile, a solid necktie can be worn by anyone without prior knowledge of pattern mixing and matching.Īs long as color coordination is not completely off (please reference a color wheel), solid ties can sit perfectly against a solid, striped or checkered shirt, and help to accentuate contrast between shirt and tie, especially if the shirt is patterned.
With a men’s fashion renaissance now truly underway, we believe that every aspiring sartorialist out there should be aware of different types of tie patterns and how they can be used across different settings: Solid Ties While the popularity of neckties have waxed and waned over the last few decades, the variety of tie patterns has held steady, with certain patterns over time such as the foulard proving to be increasingly more popular. Are you looking for ties that complement your existing wardrobe (suits & shirts), in addition to your lifestyle needs? The Dark Knot's extensive luxurious hand made silk tie selection provides you with a filtered search option that allows you to search for ties based on your Matching Suits, Matching Shirts & Even The Type of Occasion you are dressing up for! To view this inbuilt system here at The Dark Knot, please click here.
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