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Apr 26, 2022Liked by Guy Walters

Anything as deeply unfashionable as a cravat is worth a revisit. I remember my Dad wearing one just to annoy his sons.

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This is peak Dad thing to do. I do it to annoy my wife, however.

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Good plan. I might try the same.

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I have a cravat and I must say I look *excellent* in it

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Picture, or it didn't happen

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by Guy Walters

Funnily enough, I suggested that a colleague invest in a cravat just the other week. There could be a trend developing here. Not like me to be in the vanguard of ANYTHING, but maybe I’m playing a small part in this new movement, Guy!

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You are ahead of the curve Beverley! You need to be awarded The Order of the Cravat!

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by Guy Walters

Cravats can be very cool, but pairing with a pinky ring is definitely not.

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I am chastened and bowed...

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Apr 13, 2022·edited Apr 13, 2022

Also if you think about it, a premium silk snood is possibly a great contemporary alternative that doubles as a mask, hides turkey neck etc; function and form beautifully combined.

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by Guy Walters

PC-A. That's the post. 🙂

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by Guy Walters

Elegance personified. And blue and yellow too! I remember Roger Moore wearing one in The Persuaders. Met him once at Cliveden. Up there with my favourite Bonds.

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I like Roger increasingly

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by Guy Walters

very impressive! how long does it take to put a cravat on and get the folds of the fabric just right.? Also what is the best fabric? I might have another go at persuading my dad to wear one.

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It's quicker than a tie. But yes, it requires a bit of maintenance throughout the day... they have to be silk, I think.

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by Guy Walters

Try it while walking the dog

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Deal!

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by Guy Walters

Agreed, it certainly justifies itself in my view, has a refined but still casual look. And it's unfashionable, which means it must be cool

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Apr 13, 2022Liked by Guy Walters

Ah but remember cool/fashionable are not polar opposites, 'cool' sits in it's own tight zone, a bit like sprezzatura. Just look at Miles Davis, always looked like he'd slept in his clothes but was always sub-zero, maybe that's the secret......lol

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EXACTLY THIS BEN!

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