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I finally got a chance to see Chuck's famous seven fold ties. Amazing, really amazing..
I took a few pics:
New Como series. Note the self-tipping:
New Como series. Note the self-loop, the saddle stitching and the handsewn bar tack:
New Como series:
Campagna series - a true, unlined seven fold. Note the different fold pattern:
Campagna series - hand rolled and stitched hem:
So, with the Como series, you get a self-tipped, self-looped, saddle-stitched seven fold tie with handsewn bar tacks. The saddle-stitch is a slip-stitch as well, which makes the tie a lot more resilient. Kiton is charging $200+ for these ties these days, and they aren't saddle-stitched or self tipped.
The Campagna ties are true, unlined seven fold ties with the saddle/slip stitch, handsewn bar tacks, and hand rolled and sewn hem. The only other place you can get these is Talbott, where they are running $250+
The fabric is very high-quality, and both styles knot nicely. The Campagna's are not as thick so they make a smaller knot. At $89 for the Como's and $99 for the Campagna's, these ties are quite the deal. Well done Chuck and Jill. And angel
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Wow. These are some really beautiful ties. I can't believe I've never heard of Carlo Franco before. Thanks, A Harris for informing us of this great deal.
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I have no monetary interest in Carlo Franco, but have to admit that those are amazingly high quality ties. I own 4 (including the first red one) and they are by far the best neckties currently in my closet or that I have ever owned. The customer service is first rate, too.
Bic Pentameter
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I, too, am the proud owner of four Carlo Franco ties - I recently picked up my first Borrelli 7-fold, and when Chuck's latest series of 7-folds went on sale, I immediately eBayed the Borrelli to clear some space - it just didn't compare, in my opinion.
My favorite feature, besides the price, is the fabrics - I'd much rather have one of Chuck's wovens than any from one of the other makers, who seem to equate '7-fold construction' with 'boring/hideous pattern'.
For those who are looking, Chuck's website is
http://www.carlofranco.com - sartorialsolutions.com led to a placeholder, last time I checked.
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Yup,
www.carlofranco.com
Sartorialsolutions.com is just a repository of ebay pictures :-)
Thanks Andrew.
Chuck
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Small disclaimer:
Kiton seven folds are $175.
Talbotts are $195.
And I plan to get ties from Jon (FIH) and Chuck (Carlo Franco) soon.
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Borrelli also makes the "true" seven-fold ties without a lining. I ordered two of them from Yoox but ended up returning both.
I am also planning to order my next tie from Carlo Franco after all of the rave reviews on here.
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I like the unlined 7-fold... in theory. There's certainly a sense of craftsmanship and tradition involved.
In practice, though, I find they tie funny knots.
All my CFs are of the 'Como' variety, and all the CFs I will get in future will be lined as well, I think.
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And the award from innaccurate reporting goes to.... A Harris.
Wrong website address. Sorry about that Chuck.
Seriously though Steve, I was in Neimans a few weeks ago, and their Kitons are almost all $195-$225 at the moment. Darn that Euro...
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FIH's first name is Jon? Really?
Jon.
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Well, Andrew, then I stand (unhappily) corrected. $195-225- that's a lot...
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FIH's first name is Jon? Really?
Jon.
Jonathan
No "Same name" discounts though... At least not yet
JJF
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FIH's first name is Jon? Really?
Jon.
Jonathan
No "Same name" discounts though... At least not yet
JJF
Actually my name is Jonathan (hence, Jon), and I wasn’t looking for any discounts, except if you are feeling generous
Jon.
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Ummm Andrew...
Nice to blame the Euro on EVERYTHING (and trust me it does hurt) but just out of curiosity..what currency do you think Chuck and I use?
JJF
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Jon:
Maybe you oughta run a NYT special, or one for Halloween...
Only good on orange and/or black ties.
