The Tinkerman
As we’re seeing time and again at this World Cup, attention to detail is everything in football. Those minute tweaks, whip-smart micro-tactics and timely touches can help an attentive team snatch victory from the clutches of the most stubborn opponent – just look at the deft interplay in the indirect free-kick from which Toni Kroos scored that goal for Germany against Sweden, or Jesse Lingard’s superb off-the-ball movement throughout England’s 6-1 drubbing of Panama. At RU, we place a lot of value upon such subtle adjustments and intricacies in our formalwear, from micro-check patterning to geometric print.
But it’s not just the clothes you’re wearing – it’s how you wear them. Allow us, then, to introduce you to one of our favourite expert tactics: the perfect range of formalwear hacks and accessory tricks.
The Windsor Knot
The classic. Learn this get this one down to a tee, and you won’t go far wrong.
- Start with the wide end of the tie on the right and the small end on the left.
- Place the wide end over the small end, bearing to the left.
- Up into the neck loop from underneath, then pull down to the left.
- Around the back of the small end to the right.
- Pull through the centre, towards neck loop, and tighten to taste.
The Albert Knot
A regal alternative for those who like to stand out a little.
- Place the wide end of the tie considerably lower than the narrow end.
- Put the wide end atop the narrow end and wrap it around.
- Form a loop in the front once you’ve completed the wrap.
- Neaten the knot, adjusting and tightening to taste, and place your collar back down over the necktie.
The Half-Windsor Knot
Half by name, equal by nature.
- Begin with the wide end of the tie on the right and the small end on the left and place the wide end over the small end to the left.
- Go under the small end and to the right, then pull up to the middle towards neck loop.
- Pull through the neck loop and to the left, then across the front, over to the right.
Feeling inspired? Check out our range of ties, accessories and formalwear here.