The Journal

Style guides, tie knots, gifting and the craft behind Vane Kensington ties.

A finished suit jacket being lifted from a garment box, illustrating the made-to-measure suit delivery timeline September 2026

What to Expect: Your Made-to-Measure Suit Timeline, From Order to Delivery

From entering your measurements to delivery: exactly what happens, and when, when you order a made-to-measure suit.

A navy suit jacket with a burgundy silk tie draped across it, illustrating a tie and suit bundle pairing September 2026

Building the Perfect Tie & Suit Bundle: A Pairing Guide

How to pair a made-to-measure suit with its tie by colour and occasion — the thinking behind our Bundles.

A charcoal wool suit jacket on a wooden hanger beside a natural-bristle clothes brush September 2026

How to Care for a Made-to-Measure Wool Suit

How to look after a made-to-measure wool suit between wears, when it's dry cleaned, and how to store it properly.

A tailoring pattern, chalk, shears and wool suiting fabric arranged on a table, illustrating made-to-measure versus bespoke tailoring September 2026

Made-to-Measure vs. Bespoke: Understanding the Difference

"Made-to-measure" and "bespoke" aren't the same process. Here's where the line actually sits, and which one you're really asking for.

A tailored suit jacket on a dummy with a tape measure beside folded suits on a rack, illustrating made-to-measure versus off-the-rack September 2026

Made-to-Measure vs. Off-the-Rack: What the Difference Actually Feels Like

Made-to-measure and off-the-rack promise different things. Here's what actually changes in fit, cost, timeline and returns.

Silk ties in coordinating colours against suit fabric September 2026

How to Match a Tie to Your Suit and Shirt: A Colour Pairing Guide

Silk tie being cared for, illustrating proper storage September 2026

How to Care for a Tie: Washing, Storage and Stain Removal

Five tie knot styles demonstrated on a silk tie September 2026

The Complete Guide to Tie Knots: 5 Essential Knots Every Man Should Know

Vane Kensington Autumn/Winter 2026 tie collection August 2026

Vane Kensington Launches Autumn/Winter 2026 Collection

New tartans, tweeds, and deeper tones for the season ahead.

Step-by-step tying of a Windsor knot August 2026

How To Tie The Perfect Windsor Knot

A step-by-step guide to the most formal of knots.

Illustration referencing the history of the necktie August 2026

The History Of The Necktie

From Croatian cravats to modern elegance.

Hand-finishing detail on a Vane Kensington silk tie August 2026

The Art Of Craftsmanship

Behind every tie is a story of precision and passion.

Vane Kensington silk ties in a range of colours and patterns August 2026

Choosing The Right Tie

A guide to fabrics, patterns and when to wear them.

Vane Kensington silk tie styled five ways August 2026

5 Ways To Style A Tie

Timeless ways to elevate your look for any occasion.

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