Does Tom Ford give 'value for money'?
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I'm having a suit and some shirts custom made by Dunhill in Mayfair. I have decided to go the whole distance and invest in some new ties and handkerchiefs. My heart is drawing me to Tom Ford but my head is questioning if it makes sense financially. Using Dunhill as an example, two ties and a handkerchief will set me back £150.00. Two Tom Ford ties and a handkerchief will set me back £325.00. I know that TF ties are quite thick and the knot is suppose to be excellent. I'm not a fan of the skinny tie and I think TF ties are quite wide.
I'm a little undecided, and would really value the opinion of anyone who has purchased a TF tie, and would be particularly interested in dimensions (blade width etc).
Many thanks in advance and happy spying to you all.
I'm having a suit and some shirts custom made by Dunhill in Mayfair. I have decided to go the whole distance and invest in some new ties and handkerchiefs. My heart is drawing me to Tom Ford but my head is questioning if it makes sense financially. Using Dunhill as an example, two ties and a handkerchief will set me back £150.00. Two Tom Ford ties and a handkerchief will set me back £325.00. I know that TF ties are quite thick and the knot is suppose to be excellent. I'm not a fan of the skinny tie and I think TF ties are quite wide.
I'm a little undecided, and would really value the opinion of anyone who has purchased a TF tie, and would be particularly interested in dimensions (blade width etc).
Many thanks in advance and happy spying to you all.
Comments
As for the ties, well they are great, they cost about 220$. Gucci ties cost about 180$. James Bond's ties were very nice, some of their newest ties, ie for spring, personnaly are not worth the money.
You shouldn't shop for ties by brand but by the type of tie you want. That is, in a certain range of quality.
As for the suits, I wouldn't by Tom Ford, it's overpriced. If you like the fit or the design, just have it replicated, unless it is a very special piece with pallettes or something. But if you have the money, please do. But be aware that there are Tom Ford suits sometimes on eBay at way more than half price, and that they will NOT hold their value like a James Bond item.
As for Zegna, I have found their ties at thrift stores and they are some of the best ties I own.
Definitively, I think TF is very expensive.