The Art Of Craftsmanship
05 August 2026 · Updated 09 October 2026 · By Tajmilkha P.
A great tie is a small feat of engineering, built from decisions most people never see.
The cut
Our ties are cut on the bias, at a 45-degree angle to the fabric's weave, so they hang straight and recover their shape after every knot. It's a technique that wastes more fabric than a straight cut, but it's the only way to get a tie that drapes properly.
The construction
Inside every tie is a wool or cotton interlining that gives it weight and structure without stiffness. Too little, and the tie feels flimsy; too much, and it won't knot cleanly. Getting that balance right takes years of practice.
The finish
Hand-rolled edges, a slip stitch that lets the tie flex with movement, and a keeper loop sewn exactly where it should sit: these are the details you feel before you notice them. They're also why a well-made tie can outlast almost anything else in a wardrobe.
The cloth
Everything starts with the cloth. We choose fabrics for their weight and hand as much as their pattern: a woven jacquard with enough body to hold a dimple, a twill or grenadine with texture you can feel, a damask with a sheen that changes with the light. Printed fabrics can look beautiful on screen, but woven patterns give a tie depth that lasts.
Limited runs
Each design is made in a limited run. That is partly about exclusivity, but mostly about control: small runs mean the weave stays tight and the colour stays true from the first tie to the last. When a run sells out, it is not repeated.
A London tradition
Spitalfields, in east London, was once the centre of English silk weaving, home to Huguenot weavers whose work supplied the finest houses in the country. Our Spitalfields Burgundy Medallion Dot is a small tribute to that heritage.
Why it matters to you
All of this shows up in daily wear: a tie that knots cleanly first time, sits straight, recovers overnight and still looks right after years of use. Cheaper ties save money on the day you buy them and cost more over the years you replace them.
See the craft for yourself in our Signature Selection, six designs that show what the house does best.
Curious whether a tie you already own meets this standard? Our guide to spotting a genuinely handmade tie shows exactly what to check.
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Pieces that fit the advice above: The Spitalfields Burgundy Medallion Dot Tie, The Tooting Ivory Crest Jacquard Tie, Champagne Gold Baroque Damask Tie.
