Restoration Series: Volume I — Neckwear

The Anatomy of a Langrock Tie.

A Langrock tie was never designed to be merely "fashionable." It was designed as a component of a uniform—a rugged, intellectual standard that balanced the coarseness of Harris Tweed with the refined drape of English silk. To own a Langrock tie is to understand the "Golden Ratio" of the mid-century Ivy silhouette.

The Langrock Standard:

  • The Authentic "Hand": Whether it is the "muddy" tones of a heavy-gauge Silk Repp or the chalky, matte finish of an Ancient Madder, the texture is unmistakable.
  • The Soft Construction: Eschewing the stiff, synthetic interlinings of modern neckwear, our ties utilize a lightweight, brushed wool interior. This allows for a natural drape and the legendary "dimpled" four-in-hand knot favored by the Nassau Street elite.
  • The Un-Tipped Edge: In an era of mass production, Langrock remained a holdout for the hand-rolled edge. Our Restoration Series features un-tipped tails, exposing the raw beauty of the silk and proving the handmade integrity of every piece.
  • The Golden Proportion: Cut to a classic 3.25" width, these ties are scaled perfectly for the "Natural Shoulder" jacket.

From the "Road Men" who carried these silks across the country to the brick-and-mortar legacy of Thayer Street, the Langrock tie remains the definitive exclamation point of the American Traditional style.

Hand-cut and sewn in Los Angeles, California.