During our daily search for sartorial inspiration, we came across this image from thisfellow:
The entire outfit is a hit in our books, but what really caught out attention was that tie knot. It looks cool, and is actually a lot easier to tie than it looks. Below is our attempt at step-by-step instructions. However, we also suggest checking out this video if you should require more detailed instructions.
And there you have it, folks! The Eldredge knot.
Thank you for the consideration of my knot. Though, it is unfortunately tied wrong by the pictures.
ReplyDeleteIt would be worth watching my Eldredge Knot Revisited video for the correct initial moves.
Regards,
Jeffrey Eldredge
Oh dear. Our apologies. Thanks for pointing that out, Jeffrey!
DeleteAnd for our readers, here's a link to Jeffrey's Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YznKoRMq04
What an awesome coincidence that this knot and you share a name!
DeleteSir Jeffrey Eldredge,
DeleteThank you deeply for your magnificent knot. As someone who's been mastering the art of tying ties since the age of 12, this knot is a piece of art that I'm confident I'll be using far more often.
You've taken suiting up to a whole new level bro!
I'm learning all the most interesting knots for ties so I can send of my guy looking his best ^_^ <3 thanks for sharing ^_^
DeleteGlad you liked the post!
DeleteThis is pretty cool! I like the way it looks with the blue tie.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alex!
DeleteThis is by far the most awesome knot that I've ever seen. How is it tightened though? That would be a worthwhile thing to show in an instructional video. :/
ReplyDeleteThis video should help you out! Right from Mr. Eldredge himself!
Deletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YznKoRMq04
Don't anderstend of 7 to 8.
ReplyDeleteHi there,
DeleteHere is the link with a more indepth look at how to tie the knot. Hope this helps!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YznKoRMq04
Genius!
ReplyDeleteafter much practice was able to get this knot right and i love it!!! any time i want to 'take it up a notch', i'll use this knot..
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it! check out the other knot we've featured as well: http://simonsaystoronto.blogspot.ca/2013/01/pick-of-week-trinity-knot.html
DeleteGood Wedding Photography Toronto
ReplyDeletea butiful tie hop to see more people tieing then
ReplyDeleteYou tighten it by holding the knot, and the lower tie. then push up the knot as normal.
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