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 1 Brown with a Pink Spot Wide Kipper Necktie
Lining Fabric Colour Self-fabric
Dating from: early 1970s
Label: St Michaels Made in Britain washable 738/G036
Measurements:
Length of necktie: 53 ½ “(136cm)
Width of narrow end: 1 ½” (4cm)
Width of wide end: 3 ¾ (9.5 cm)
Made of fully interlined quality thick polyester
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
Tie Number 2 Mid Brown with Beige Circles Wide Kipper Necktie
Lining Fabric Colour: Self Fabric
Dating from: Early 1970s
Label: Andrie Jacques
Measurements:
Length of necktie: 56 “(142cm)
Width of narrow end: 1 ½ ” (4cm)
Width of wide end: 3 ¾ “(9.5 cm)
Made of fully interlined quality thick polyester
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
Tie Number 3 Brown Beige and Gold Diagonal Stripe Wide Kipper Necktie
Lining Fabric Colour Brown
Dating from: Early 1970s
Label: Tootal Made in Great Britain
Measurements:
Length of tie: 56 “(142cm)
Width of narrow end: 1 ½” (4cm)
Width of wide end: 4” (10cm)
Made of: 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)