going places

From Tacky Ties 10 24 08

Thursday's tie is a little late, thanks to a debate tournament that chewed up my weekend.

The origin: Daniel Grimm. The destination: fashion immortality.

From Mr. A's world of tacky ties

The tie that preceded it, weekwise, is a classic: the red and blue eye-popper on the left.

belle cravate

When I told students that I purchased this silken wonder for $300 in a Paris shop, some of their eyes bugged out in amazement--probably because I don't often tell tall tales.

Real origin: unknown, but lately discovered at an Olympia Goodwill by one Matt Valloni. Approximate retail value $3.00. Prices lower in Canada.

purple haze

Nope. A tie clip would only ruin the effect.

see that thou lov'st what is lovely

Said William Penn. I agree completely.