Vintage Cravats

Here's something you don't see often whilst out and about searching for 'vintage', occassionally you'll see them at vintage fairs usually around the £10 mark, but rarely do you find them at charity shops.

Recently however I've had a run of luck and found quite a few at local charity shops, mostly they'll be Tootal, Sammy or Duggie but on occassion you can find real gems, here's a few of mine.

Tootal paisley made from 'Tricel' probably 1960's

Another Tootal again made from 'Tricel' but in a crepe like finish, most likely 1980's

A real quality find this one a 'Cravats of London' all silk cravat, beautifully made and finished probably quite recent.

Three finds off a local flea market all from same seller, two Tootals and a 'Celanese'

Late version Tootal made far more economically using simplified manufacturing processes with less pleats etc

Tootal probably 1970's but still nicely made and finished

A very nice British made Celanese made from acetate fabric according from the label most probably 1950's.

Now I am not going to pretend you'll wear them often but a gentlemans wardrobe really isn't complete without a couple, I tend to wear them when standing at vintage fairs especially in the summer when it's too warm for a tweed suit, shirt and tie, they work well with flannels, crisp white shirt, navy blazer and a complimentary but never matching silk pocket square....resale value's quite good too by the way!