Drakes London

Who: Drakes London 

What: Ties made by hand in England,pure cashmere scarves and shawls,bespoke formal wear and silk squares.

Shop online @ drakes-london.com

"Most people would argue that making a tie is a simple thing to do. Making a tie by hand however to the standards that we have imposed upon ourselves, is anything but simple. To do it consistently well demands tremendous dedication, skill and organization. Drawing on our rich heritage all Drakes ties continue to be completely handmade in the heart of London, carefully adhering to the traditions and knowledge built up over thirty years of striving for excellence. The constant attention to detail we give the product is never compromised with all our ties handmade by dedicated crafts people to a uniform precision that requires a fully researched and scientific approach to the job. We are proud to create a product with total authenticity as well as one which continues to be a modern and entirely relevant accessory, the ultimate English handmade tie"

Founded in 1977, Drakes remains under the directorship of Michael Drake and Isabel Dickson, two of the original founders. Having begun with a collection of men's scarves and accessories, a collection of English handmade ties and handkerchiefs quickly followed. Drakes is now the largest independent producer of handmade ties in England and exports accessories all over the world to the very finest stores, both high fashion and traditional, many of whom have been customers since the beginning. Drakes ties continue to be entirely handmade in the heart of London, carefully adhering to the traditions and knowledge built up over thirty years of striving for excellence. The craftsmanship and constant attention to detail that is given to the product is never compromised and truly sets Drakes apart in this day and age. Adhering to our rich heritage only the finest quality of silk, wool and cashmere is used for the collections, which are designed in Clerkenwell London and manufactured exclusively in England and Scotland.

"A tie ,like a pair of shoes,is a strong indicator of the taste and the style consciousness of the wearer" - Alan Flusser