Original Vintage: Brown and Gold late 1970s Necktie Collection with a Sheen
Wide neck ties were fashionable in the 1940s for those rebelling against wartime austerity and later as part of the bold look worn by World War veterans returning to civilian life. Ties of this era often featured bright colours and bold prints including birds’ animals are flower designs. They made come back among the younger generation during the late 1960s and early 70s as a thin ties and slim fitting mod suits began to be replaced. British fashion diner designer Michael fish designed the kipper tie in 1966 in his establishment in Piccadilly.
Tie Number 1 Chocolate Brown With a Cream Diagonal Stripe
Lining Fabric Colour Unlined
Dating from: late 1970s
Label: Trend London
Measurements:
Length of necktie: 53 “(135cm)
Width of narrow end: 2” (5cm)
Width of wide end: 3 ¾” (9.5 cm)
Made of quality thick polyester
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
Tie Number 2 Gold Silk Padded Tie
Lining Fabric Colour: Charles of London Beige Lining Fabric
Dating from: Early 1990s
Label: Baumler All Silk
Measurements:
Length of necktie: 61 ½ “(154cm)
Width of narrow end: 1 ½” (4cm)
Width of wide end: 3 ¼ “(8.5cm)
Made of fully interlined quality Silk
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
Tie Number 3 Tan Brown Necktie with a Sheen
Lining Fabric Colour Self Fabric
Dating from: Late 1970s
Label: Keynote (Woolworths Brand)
Measurements:
Length of tie: 55 ½ “(141cm)
Width of narrow end: 1 ½ ” (3.5cm)
Width of wide end: 3 ¾” (10 cm)
Made of: fully interlined quality thick Polyester
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: label at back of tie is worn
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
- Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)