Dolbeau Custom Ties

from the Dolbeau Lookbook
http://www.dolbeau.ca/

Ok, so for once this isn't about Indochino but about another online custom company - more specifically Dolbeau, maker of custom neckties and bow-ties. A few weeks ago I was chatting with a fellow Indochino aficionado (Chad) about ties. Him being a rather short guy and me being rather tall, we both have our occasional problems with ties. If I want to have a bolder, bigger knot they often come out too short while Chad sometimes ends up with ties too long for his size. I did some research on custom made ties then, but did not really find anything. Today, I stumbled across an article on Valet Mag, introducing Dolbeau Custom Ties.

I'll quote from Valet Mag here to describe in a nutshell what Dolbeau is all about:

When David Caplan and David Gross started Dolbeau, a just-launched line of neckwear, it was based on three simple principles: Local manufacturing, high-quality handmade goods and easy online customization. The result is an easy-to-use website that allows you to choose from a wide range of ties (both traditional and bow ties) and tailor them to your taste. The two-tone ties—ideal for sporting a little sprezzatura—can be ordered in three widths, with your choice of tips (standard, flat or dagger) and in lengths ranging from 54 to 66 inches. The bow ties are reversible and also come in three styles with your choice of buttons (might we suggest the leather?). The debut label is hard at work on some ties cut from rich suiting wools due out later this fall and recently finished the work on a collaboration with local Montreal shop Rooney, which has just hit the store's shelves. (Valet Mag Online, September 21 2010)

Valetmag also adds a coupon: Enter the code VALETMAG for 20% off your purchase (valid through Oct. 21).  I was in contact with David from Dolbeau about a tie purchase and they completely changed their international delivery prices now - from 40$ per item down to 0$ - fantastic! I ordered the Stratford tie and I'm very curious to see how it fits with my recently ordered Indochino Ultimate Grey Suit!

More about Dolbeau here: http://www.dolbeau.ca/

Indochino Ideas: Business Punks lining and custom ties?

Dear readers,

Two cool ideas regarding Indochino that I  want to mention quickly:

1. New linings in cooperation with Business Punks
   One of their guys (Yurdi Akpolat) mentioned this idea on the Indochino Facebook site and I believe this is worth supporting. They already seem to have cooperations with a couple of tailors and I definitely think it adds a nice touch - cool business idea too, I have to say. Check their linings at http://businesspunks.com/#en/home.
   
   
2. Custom Ties
   Chad, a fellow Indochino fanatic, emailed me recently about a problem. For him, ties are usually a bit too long and he asked if I knew of any custom tie makers on the internet. I kind of have a similar problem, for me ties tend to be a bit too short (especially if i go for a big knot that uses up a lot of material). Chad had the idea of presenting the idea of custom made ties to Indochino. I think it's a great idea - possible customization options could not only include length, but also width, material and much more.

I really support both ideas, would love to have my custom length tie and funky lining from Business Punks. I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions on these topics, it would not be the first time, that the Indochino internet community has quite some decision making power. 

A quick internet research showed that Kyle Vucko, Indochino CEO, already revealed his love for Business Punks linings! Nice!

"The CEO of the world’s largest online retailer of custom suits, just wrote that he loves the Businesspunks linings!" Source: Twitter

Update: just surfed around Facebook and found out about the new Indochino packaging - we are golden ;)

P.S.

As Indochino decided not to release a new collection in August (or at least most likely not), so I decided to take a break as well and help the Greece economy by booking a holiday in Crete. If there is anything big, I'll update the blog, else I'll be back September 8.