5 ties that Gianni Agnelli would have worn
If there was one gentleman to have walked the earth who would perfectly epitomise a style icon, Agnelli was arguably him
If there was one gentleman to have walked the earth who would perfectly epitomise a style icon, Agnelli was arguably him. From unique quirks that cemented his iconic status to the ability to pick everything from accessories to outerwear with true flair and sartorial sophistication, Agnelli dressed to impress at every turn.
A bold stripe is the quickest way to get attention – if you choose wisely. Don’t go for anything too outlandish or over the top, and instead opt for a something solid and bold, but always subtle.
A patterned tie is a tricky domain; go full-blown, in-your-face pattern and you’re guaranteed to garner all of the wrong kind of attention. Instead, you should opt for something slightly more subdued, this will have the same affect but won’t offend people’s retinas.
As with the aforementioned, it’s essential to keep the dots on your tie quiet. You don’t want to create any kind of an optical illusion and you certainly don’t want to put others off looking at you, so choose something that blends well and that’s always guaranteed to go with the rest of your outfit.
Adding texture to your outfit is the perfect way to keep things interesting. Mixing textures has the same result as layering, creating balance by adding to look. Pick lighter, neutral colours for this style to really show it off.
Last but not least, the colour block is not to be forgotten. Traditionally the most worn style, and also the easiest, no gentleman can go wrong with a solid colour. Don’t fear a black tie, either; they go with everything and can add a sense of boldness to any outfit.
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