Original Vintage: Life on Mars was a TV programme based in 1973 this collection of ties are from this period
Kipper Necktie Collection Checks & Stripes
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 4 Light Browns and Beige Bold Diagonal Striped Wide Kipper Necktie
Lining Fabric Colour Tan
Dating from: early 1970s
Label: Greendale Menswear with original 1970s price £2.99
Measurements:
Length of necktie: 56 “(142cm)
Width of narrow end: 1 ½” (4cm)
Width of wide end: 4” (10 cm)
Made of fully interlined quality thick polyester
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
Tie Number 5 Browns, Black, Orange and Beige Diagonal Striped Wide Kipper Necktie
Lining Fabric Colour: Charles of London Beige Lining Fabric
Dating from: Early 1970s
Label: Charles of London Made in England
Measurements:
Length of necktie: 54 “(137cm)
Width of narrow end: 1 ½ ” (4cm)
Width of wide end: 3 ½ “(9 cm)
Made of fully interlined quality thick polyester
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: lining fabric behind tie tip has worn away not shown when wearing tie
Tie Number 6 Brown Deep Orange Ivory Diagonal Stripe Wide Kipper Necktie
Lining Fabric Colour Self Fabric
Dating from: Early 1970s
Label: St Michaels Made in Britian 738/4744
Measurements:
Length of tie: 53 ½ “(136cm)
Width of narrow end: 2” (5cm)
Width of wide end: 3 ¾ ” (9cm)
Made of: fully interlined quality thick Polyester
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
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)