Louis Walton

The perfect bow tie should not be perfect. The image many people think of when they begin wearing bow ties is the perfect bow that comes tied in the box. Some guys may not wear bow ties because they can’t tie the perfect knot. The fact is a bow tie is rarely perfect. Even if it starts out that way in the morning it will never make it through the day in the same condition. If there is a place for sprezaturra in an ensemble it should be the bow tie. Small imperfections are what give each knot character. Tie: Vintage Robert Talbott

The perfect bow tie should not be perfect. The image many people think of when they begin wearing bow ties is the perfect bow that comes tied in the box. Some guys may not wear bow ties because they can’t tie the perfect knot.

The fact is a bow tie is rarely perfect. Even if it starts out that way in the morning it will never make it through the day in the same condition. If there is a place for sprezaturra in an ensemble it should be the bow tie. Small imperfections are what give each knot character.

Tie: Vintage Robert Talbott

Finished Two Pocket Card Holder

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I finished the card holder and I am happy with the results.  So much so that, like most things I get to work on, I don’t want to let it go.  The edges on this piece are one of my favorite features.  

Edge finishing is a six step process that is repeated over and over until the edge is smooth.  The entire process for this piece took over an hour.  The goal is to get the layers of leather to blend together until they look like one piece of leather as the do in the picture.

Enough space for business, atm, and credit cards and an ID in a slim design that will not break the line of your jacket or bulge out of your pants pocket.

Working on a card case this morning. It has a grain calf tan lining with a vegetable tanned smooth calf cover. It isn’t done yet though. Only one half has been saddle stitched and it still needs to have the edges finished. There are many things that add to the quality of leather goods. I will point out one of them on this piece. It isn’t pictured, but the wallet is completely lined in leather. That means that you will never see a raw edge or side. Also because it is made only made of leather, there is not cardboard or other substance used as a stiffener. The weight and structure come from the strength of leather used. As it ages it will mold itself to how you use it.

Working on a card case this morning. It has a grain calf tan lining with a vegetable tanned smooth calf cover. It isn’t done yet though. Only one half has been saddle stitched and it still needs to have the edges finished.

There are many things that add to the quality of leather goods. I will point out one of them on this piece. It isn’t pictured, but the wallet is completely lined in leather. That means that you will never see a raw edge or side. Also because it is made only made of leather, there is not cardboard or other substance used as a stiffener. The weight and structure come from the strength of leather used. As it ages it will mold itself to how you use it.

Another silk grenadine bow tie because the one I finished this morning was taken before I could wear it. This one is a slate blue. (at www.louiswalton.com)

Another silk grenadine bow tie because the one I finished this morning was taken before I could wear it. This one is a slate blue. (at www.louiswalton.com)

Tomorrow’s tie. Black grenadine.

Tomorrow’s tie. Black grenadine.

Beautiful silk/wool blend Loro Piana fabric. Perfect for unlined and untipped 4+ fold ties. In the background a glimpse if a dark orange large weave grenadine. My favorite grenadine right now. 

Beautiful silk/wool blend Loro Piana fabric. Perfect for unlined and untipped 4+ fold ties. In the background a glimpse if a dark orange large weave grenadine. My favorite grenadine right now. 

fromsqualortoballer: It’s On Sale: Saphir shine kit Shoe products are of those necessities that are rarely on sale and can add up in cost quickly. Fortunately, Wingtip is having a flash sale today, and one of the products available is a starter shine kit from Saphir. It’s down to $33 from $110 and contains 5 polishes and two polishing cloths. Saphir polish is great stuff and this will make a wonderful backbone to any shoe care kit. Note that this package does not include Renovateur or any of the creme polishes (both of which I use more often than the high-gloss wax). However, I do believe that Wingtip carries them and you could use them to get over the $50 free shipping minimum.

fromsqualortoballer:

It’s On Sale: Saphir shine kit

Shoe products are of those necessities that are rarely on sale and can add up in cost quickly. Fortunately, Wingtip is having a flash sale today, and one of the products available is a starter shine kit from Saphir. It’s down to $33 from $110 and contains 5 polishes and two polishing cloths. Saphir polish is great stuff and this will make a wonderful backbone to any shoe care kit. Note that this package does not include Renovateur or any of the creme polishes (both of which I use more often than the high-gloss wax). However, I do believe that Wingtip carries them and you could use them to get over the $50 free shipping minimum.

(via abitofcolor)

Today’s accessories. Louis Walton burgundy grenadine tie and cotton square. @dapperclassics wool OTC socks. #wiwt (at www.louiswalton.com)

Today’s accessories. Louis Walton burgundy grenadine tie and cotton square. @dapperclassics wool OTC socks. #wiwt (at www.louiswalton.com)

Open Box

A box of solid tie silks arrived today. If you will be in San Francisco’s financial district, come to Wingtip’s bespoke basement @ 6pm. I will be opening the box and talking ties.