Oct 8, 2015
Showing a tan Shepherd check tie from Marshall Anthony (via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlzXoBdSBpY)
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Showing a tan Shepherd check tie from Marshall Anthony (via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlzXoBdSBpY)
Marshall Anthony Returns
Some good news for fans of Marshall Anthony. The company has returned after a two-year haitus, which the company’s owners took so they could finish a menswear degree at F.I.T. Having graduated, they’ve now relaunched their neckwear line, although instead of making everything in-house, they’re now using a workshop in NYC. Everything is still handmade, however, using just needles and threads. And instead of using wool-blend interlinings, they’ve upgraded to pure wool -- which should help these ties relax after a long day’s wear.
The nice thing about the company is that -- although these ties are clearly aimed at men who wear tailored clothing for self-expression -- all of their neckwear feels classic and tasteful. For summer, they have some solid-colored ties in slubby Matka silks and understated wool crepes, as well as some basic checks that could go well with a navy suit. For this fall, the company tells me they have some wool-Tussah silk “Donegals” that sound very interesting, as well as boldly checked cashmere-blends designed to be worn with tweeds.
Their products are all very nice, although I admit I’m not crazy about how they put their labels on the back of the tail-end of the ties. This can cause the tail to catch in the knot if you take your tie off by sliding the tail through (rather than just reversing the knot -- which is what you’re supposed to do, but many of us are lazy). One easy solution: take a seam ripper and just remove the label.
For next year, Marshall Anthony plans to make shirts, pants, and even tailored jackets. Certainly a brand to keep an eye on.
Add to Cart: Fall Prep with Marshall Anthony
Consider this an introduction to a brand like no other, that submits to manufacturing some of the finest menswear accessories to be found on the market. Marshall Anthony, headed by Caron Gabriel and Darhel Anthony, is an American menswear brand whose…
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The insides of a raw silk Marshall Anthony tie
Emerald Raw Silk from Marshall Anthony
Click through for my conversation with the gents of Marshall Anthony
We Got It For Free: Marshall Anthony tie
A relatively new men's clothier, Marshall Anthony, recently sent me one of their indigo raw silk ties. I'm usually skeptical of new neckwear brands, but this time, I've been pleasantly surprised. Marshall Anthony's raw silks are somewhat like Drake's tussahs or the raw silks that Ralph Lauren used to put out many years ago. They're slubby, but lighter in weight and much easier to knot than Drake's shantungs. In addition, they have slight color striations, which give them some visual interest. You can see the striations in the main picture above.
Most of Marshall Anthony's ties are padded with a wool interlining, but these raw silks feature a wool and cotton blend. Caron Gabriel, one of the designers behind the company, explained to me that because of the slubby nature of the raw silk, they decided to go with a blend in order to make sure the tie wasn't too bulky or too thin. I found the effect to be just that; it dimples well, makes a nicely sized knot, and gives an arched drape. As well, despite it not being made with a pure wool interlining, the tie still relaxes and resets easily after a day's wear.
Everything the company produces is handmade. The ties are individually cut and sewn by hand, and if they're untipped, they feature hand rolled edges. Untipped, hand rolled finishing is something I've come to really appreciate on casual ties, so it's great to see it on raw silk. The widths are 3.25", which fits in well with today's modern slim look, but still stays within the range of tradition. Likewise, their bow ties are 4.5" in width and 2.5" in height. Not too large, not too small.
Caron tells me they have some big plans for 2012. They plan to expand the brand into a full menswear line, which will eventually include everything from suits to shoes to outerwear. For now, they're working on continuing their neckwear line and building in a new shirt collection. They also have a program where customers can send in older neckties they no longer wear and have them turned into custom bow ties. Give them a look when you have a chance.