{"title":"Restoration Series: Volume I — Neckwear","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Anatomy of a Langrock Tie.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Langrock Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Authentic \"Hand\":\u003c\/b\u003e Whether it is the \"muddy\" tones of a heavy-gauge\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSilk Repp or the chalky, matte finish of an Ancient Madder, the texture is unmistakable.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Soft Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Un-Tipped Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Golden Proportion:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut to a classic 3.25\" width, these ties are scaled perfectly for the \"Natural Shoulder\" jacket.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-cut and sewn in Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-135-thayer-repp-stripe","title":"THE 135 THAYER REPP STRIPE","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e Inspired by the archives of our 135 Thayer Street storefront in Providence, the \"135 Thayer\" is a direct restoration of the neckwear that defined the Brown University silhouette of the mid-1950s. While others chased the wide, flashy \"bold look\" of the era, Langrock remained the steady hand of the Ivy League tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Fabric:\u003c\/b\u003e Originally woven specifically for Langrock in Macclesfield, England, our Heavy-Gauge Silk Repp features a pronounced \"rib\" texture and a substantial \"hand\" that holds a perfect, dimpled four-in-hand knot. The colors—Peat Moss, Dark Burgundy, and Deep Navy—are \"muddy\" tones, designed to pair effortlessly with the earthy textures of a Harris Tweed or a Grey Flannel sack suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eThe \"Natural\" Fold:\u003c\/b\u003e A traditional 3-fold construction that provides a slim, elegant profile without the bulk of modern mass-produced neckwear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eUn-Tipped \u0026amp; Hand-Rolled:\u003c\/b\u003e In the ultimate gesture of craftsmanship, the 135 Thayer is un-tipped. The edges are meticulously hand-rolled, exposing the raw beauty of the silk’s reverse side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e A classic 3.25\" width—the \"Golden Ratio\" of the 1950s Ivy era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003eMade in Los Angeles:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-cut and sewn in our specialized boutique workshop in Southern California.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e An investment in tradition. Like the building it's named after, this tie is built to endure, gaining character with every knot and every decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Langrock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51919915778331,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5711\/7979\/files\/The_135_Thayer_Repp_Stripe.png?v=1774122101"},{"product_id":"the-road-man-ancient-madder","title":"THE \"ROAD MAN\" ANCIENT MADDER","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e For the students at the \"outlying\" Ivies—Hanover, Ithaca, and West Philadelphia—the Langrock experience arrived twice a year in a series of heavy leather trunks. These were the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Road Men,\" the legendary traveling tailors who turned hotel suites into temporary Nassau Street annexes. The Ancient Madder was their most coveted cargo—a tie that looked as if it had already lived a lifetime of library sessions and autumn Saturdays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fabric:\u003c\/b\u003e True Ancient Madder is a dying art. The silk was originally printed in Macclesfield, England, using the traditional \"gum madder\" process. This created the signature \"chalky\" or \"dusty\" hand-feel and a completely matte finish that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. The colors are deep, saturated, and \"ancient\"—Mustard Gold, Madder Red, and Indigo—featuring the classic geometric \"teardrop\" and \"rhombus\" patterns from the 1954 Langrock archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoft-Hand Interlining:\u003c\/b\u003e To match the relaxed, \"crinkled\" nature of the madder silk, we use a lightweight, brushed wool interlining. This allows the tie to drape with a soft, natural curve.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-Slip Stitched:\u003c\/b\u003e Every \"Road Man\" Madder is hand-sewn in Los Angeles with a functional \"slip stitch,\" allowing the silk to move and stretch without losing its shape over decades of wear.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Archive Label:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring the original Gothic-script \"Langrock\" woven label, a mark of authenticity recognized from the North Woods to the Deep South.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e The Ancient Madder is not a \"dressy\" tie. It is a rugged, intellectual staple. It is the only tie that looks better the more it is knotted, unknotted, and tossed over a chair at the end of a long day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Langrock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51919917842715,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5711\/7979\/files\/Ancient_Madder.png?v=1774121997"},{"product_id":"the-golden-ratio-wool-knit","title":"THE \"GOLDEN RATIO\" WOOL KNIT","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e The wool knit tie was the unofficial \"Friday Tie\" of the mid-century Ivy League. It served as the bridge between the formality of a 3-piece suit and the rugged, outdoor life of a New England campus. Langrock’s version was prized for its \"crunchy\" texture and its ability to look just as right with a tweed sport coat as it did under a navy blazer at a Saturday morning football game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fabric:\u003c\/b\u003e Knitted from a dense, high-twist\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Merino wool, this tie possesses the legendary \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003ecri de la soie\u003c\/i\u003e (the \"cry of the silk\")—a subtle, crunchy sound and feel when the fabric is squeezed. It is a dry, matte texture that provides a sharp contrast to the smooth cotton of an Oxford cloth button-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Square Bottom:\u003c\/b\u003e In keeping with the 1950s archive, our knit tie features the authentic\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003estraight-cut tail. This blunt end is a hallmark of the casual Ivy silhouette.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Golden\" Width:\u003c\/b\u003e At a consistent 2.5\" width, it is slightly narrower than its silk counterparts, providing a slim, athletic line that sits perfectly within the lapels of a natural-shoulder jacket.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fully-Fashioned Neck:\u003c\/b\u003e The neckband is reinforced and narrowed to ensure it doesn't bunch under the collar, allowing for a tight, triangular knot that stays in place all day.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e The Wool Knit is the most versatile weapon in the Langrock arsenal. It is virtually wrinkle-proof—making it the ideal choice for the modern \"Road Man\"—and only gains character as the knit softens over years of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-finished in Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e**COMING SOON**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Langrock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51919918924059,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5711\/7979\/files\/The__Golden_Ratio__Wool_Knit.png?v=1774121926"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5711\/7979\/collections\/Gemini_Generated_Image_yooc3wyooc3wyooc.png?v=1774119267","url":"https:\/\/shop.langrockandco.com\/collections\/restoration-series-volume-i-neckwear.oembed","provider":"Langrock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}