Original Vintage: Wide Kipper Necktie Collection 
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 Self Diagonal Stripe Wide Kipper Necktie
Lining Fabric Colour Cream 
Dating from: Early 1970s 
Label: Canada Republic of Ireland 
Measurements: 
Length of necktie: 58 “(147.5cm)
Width of narrow end: 2” (5cm)
Width of wide end: 4 ¾ (12cm)
Made of Polyester 
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: 
 
Tie Number 2 Grey Browns & Greys Diagonal Stripe Wide Kipper Necktie 
Lining Fabric Colour Beige 
Dating from: Mid 1970s 
Label: Lavourite Tie Made in England 
Measurements: 
Length of tie: 60 “(152cm)
Width of narrow end: 1 ½” (3.9cm)
Width of wide end: 4 ½” (11.5 cm)
Made of: Polyester
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: 
 
Tie Number 3 Caramel Coloured Wide Kipper Necktie
Lining Fabric Colour Burgundy
Dating from: late 1960s 
Label: Italiana Polyester made in England 
Measurements: 
Length of necktie: 57 “(145cm)
Width of narrow end: 1 ½ ” (4cm)
Width of wide end: 5 (13 cm)
Made of All New Wool 
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)