Tie a cravat

"Cravat" is a widely-used term that has no industry-wide standardization whatsoever. We get to the bottom of the cravat mystery in our guide.

How to tie a cravat.

It has been my long-held belief that my husband is actually the reincarnation of Beau Brummel. He can be annoyingly precise about the fit and tailoring of his historical garments (so much so that, as his personal tailor, the thought has crossed my mind on occasion that a few forgotten sewing pins left in strategically placed seams might be warranted). One area where he lacks Brummel's skill as a fashionable perfectionist is in his ability to tie a neckcloth or cravat. But, he is okay with…

I'm excited to report that there is some evidence that the Ascot, (or Cravat) is beginning to make a comeback. I'm not referring to those pre-formed frilly ones you see in tuxedo formal wear shops. I mean the kind a refined, distinguished gentleman would wear with a nice crisp dress shirt. I've long been a fan of ascots, dating back more than twenty years ago when I lived in England. I always felt they looked so elegant and civilized, never pompous or arrogant. I've been wearing ascots on…

New vintage-inspired Victorian men's ties are far more accessible and varied than real vintage, and work just as well. In the early years, men wore cravats and ascots tied in many different ways that changed from year to year. The long neckties didn't become common till the end of the era. Victorian neckties were often

How to Make Cravats and Pocket Squares.. Above: Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Hugh Jackman in Les Miserables, a rather dapper Victorian gentleman and Eddie Redmayne in Les Miserables. All with fabulously tied cravats. We often get asked to make up cravats, pocket squares, ties, bow ties etc. for weddings to match the bridesmaids dresses. Some are very simple, the cravat and pocket square are the easiest and most satisfying to make. Please note, these cravats are not your basic poly…