April 28, 2010

Nantucket Reds - Bow Ties

I've been in touch with Murray's Toggery Shop on Nantucket Island about acquiring some real-deal Nantucket Red fabric. What's your impressions of this prototype? This was made from a thrifted pair of Polo Ralph Lauren reds.

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Check out the website for Murray's Toggery Shop at (you guessed it) nantucketreds.com . And be sure bone up on the History of Nantucket Reds while you're at it. If I understand it all correctly, reds are made out of sail cloth. The only thing stranger than having trousers made of sail cloth, of course, is having a bow tie made of sail cloth.

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ellielaveer

October 08, 2011

Not sure. It gets pretty pricey if you go for yardage of the authentic stuff.

Caitlyn

September 19, 2011

Any advice for someone looking to get a small amount of fabric in the nantucket red color? I love your thrifted bow ties but need a bit more to make a throw pillow. Happy for any guidance you can give!