As a tribute to our martyred national hero Benigno S. Aquino Jr. on his 25th death anniversary, the Benigno S. Aquino Jr., Foundation (BSAF) is currently celebrating his life and legacy through a campaign entitled: "iamninoy." The campaign hopes to engage the youth to learn about the values Ninoy stood for and continue his legacy for generations to come.
TIELINE has been chosen as their corporate campaign partner to exclusively manufacture and sell the "iamninoy" necktie. Through our close coordination with BSAF Executive Director Mr. Rapa Lopa, the final design of the necktie was personally approved by President Cory Aquino.
As a retail partner, everytime you buy the limited edition of the "iamninoy" necktie from TIELINE, proceeds of the sale shall go to the Face-To-Face Prison Ministries of Action Philippines.
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"TIED BACK": How Ties Came About
Men these days look dashing because of the clothes they
sport and the ties they wear. Thanks to the Chinese terra-cotta
warriors from the third century B.C. who wore neckerchiefs
in battle, funeral and when these men were dating.
Even Roman warriors were not only armed with guns and
bombs, but also with focale or knotted scarves. These
same focale kept them warm in the winter and protected
their adam's apple from harsh elements.
In 1635, Croatian horsemen, who served the King of France,
used small knotted neckerchiefs for identification. Those
worn by the simple soldiers were of coarse material while
the officers displayed silk or fine muslin ones.
During the 17th century, many, like Louis XIV, used cravats
- from the French cravate which means modern ties. Scarves
and neck-bows - for combat and social gatherings. Incorporation
of different colors into their knots became an "in"
thing.
Pre-knotted cravats became available for those who were
short on time. These were the ready-tied neckwear for
men who were always on the go.
For years, neckties have undergone evolution from neckerchiefs
to four-in-hand ties, to smaller and more convenient cravats
and to the type that has wide flaps crossed and pinned
together. The simple knot tie also came to the picture.
Silk and cotton fabric were used to achieve the respectable
and extravagant look.
At
present, designers of ties played on decorative patterns
and bright colors, used some imagination for the creation
of such masterpiece to suit the taste of men.
Tieline offers not just the neckties for men, and even women.
The shop also offers the "wear" and the "look"
they want.
Timeless Ties
Perhaps
one of the most important ingredients of a sophisticated
suit, or a business attire that exudes confidence, is
a necktie. What does a necktie have that makes a man uniquely
handsome?
A dash of confidence, a pinch of reputation, a quarter
of self-expression, a pound of esteem, and a lot of charisma…
Neckties, considered to be Tieline's main line of specialty,
are undeniably every man's article of need and expression.
You see, we offer you the latest trend in ties. We also
give you the traditional ones that have surpassed the
test of time. Exclusive designs, rich colors, brilliant
prints, easy to knot, these neckties fit you the best
way Tieline knows how.
We give you choices designed to your need… and every
part of your life. Because we know what the demanding
and distinguished men need: style that never goes "out-of-style."
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
How
do I know that what I'm about to purchase is a quality
tie?
You don't have to be a "tie
expert" to distinguish quality ties from not. Just
follow these steps, based on Francois Chaille's "The
Book of Ties":
1) Verify the angle on which the material was cut.
The oblique cutting angle is a dependable guarantee of
a basic level of resistance to wear and tear. Try gripping
the tie at its narrow end and let it hang freely. If it
twists or kinks even slightly, it has not been cut properly.
2) Verify the tie's elasticity by holding it by its
two ends and stretching. A quality tie will return
to its original length at once.
3) Verify the presence of the slip stitch. This
length of thread is left loose at the end of the envelope's
back seam to give it a certain "play." It is
often several inches long, and takes a form of a loop.
Because of it, a tie can be pulled and stretched without
the seam coming apart.
4) Examine the two seams, which secure the lining
at each tip. They should be tightly sewn together, according
to Chaille.
5) Pull gently on the lining of each tip. If the
lining shifts, it's not good. The lining should go high
enough to hide the interlining completely. go
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Besides
color and design, what details should I consider when
purchasing a tie?
Before hurrying off to the counter,
be sure to look at the envelope pattern - it should match
at the seam. The lining should be sewn perfectly parallel
to the edges. Carefully assess the quality for you would
not want to end up having a strip of fabric with split
seams after a few wears, would you? go
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What
are all-over ties?
These are the ties with single or
multiple motifs splashed all over the ties. A perfect
example of these is a necktie with polka dots. The dots
are scattered evenly in such a way that they create a
pattern. Repeating patterns can also feature animals,
shapes, objects, symbols, and even cartoon characters. go
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I
have plenty of neckties but I don't get to use all of
them. How do I keep those ties I don't use anymore without
wrinkling them?
After you've weeded out the unwanted,
be sure to have a long dress box where you can keep for
a month or so. Fold your ties one by one, in the middle,
and lay them flat. Put a layer of tissue in between ties,
and don't put too many ties in the box to avoid wrinkling.
Rolling your precious neckties is a no-no because you'd
end up having creased cravats.
For the ties that are still included in your "preferred"
list, you'll never go wrong with hanging them on the tie
rack. This prevents them from wrinkling and crumpling,
as compared to storing your ties in the drawer. It's also
the best way to view all your ties before dressing up
so you'd see which goes best with your shirt. go
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How
much do I have to pay for quality ties?
For a little over P300 to P700,
you can already own a polyester tie. For silk ties, you
may have to shell out P800 to a thousand pesos per necktie.
These prices are reasonable, compared to buying ties below
P300 - you may have to buy again because the quality is
cheap.
Better invest on a quality tie because you are assured
that it will still be the same tie that caught your eye
months, or even years, ago. You don't have to go anywhere.
Tieline offers you the best ties - polyester, silk, or custom-made.
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What
is the "hand"?
The hand is the term used in designating
the feel of the tie. The fabric, texture, fall and weight
are those that count in the tie's hand. A beautiful hand
means the tie is smooth and friendly to your own hand
- definitely agreeable to the touch. go
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