#otis james

We are so excited to present our newest Curated Collection of handmade ties. Loring & Co. Bespoke in collaboration with Otis James (tie maker extraordinaire) has selected from the finest wool and silk fabrics to create a collection of limited edition heirloom neckties and bow ties. All handmade, hand stamped, hand signed by artist and craftsman Otis James, these ties are created from limited fabrics and are only offered in this collection. Please drop by and choose one of these extraordinary ties!

Earlier we dished about having our good friend Otis James in to be fitted for a suit. The shop was buzzing when Otis came back today to see the suit for the first time. He selected a stunning navy wool in just the perfect weight. It fit like a glove. We are proud to have Otis wearing our Loring & Co. line, and even more proud to call such a talented artisan a friend. After trying the suit on for a final fitting, all that was left was to pick out the perfect shirt. We hope to bring you news of a collaboration with Otis in the near future!

The Stitch-It Family

Handmade ties by Otis James

"Make a quality product with a strong attention to detail and be friendly. With that in mind, each item is handcrafted in my Nashville studio with love and care. Every detail is hand finished, from the stamps and painting on the labels to the buttonholes and slip-stitches on each tie. Sure, it takes longer this way, but quality and character are the ideals, not mass-production. I suppose I’m old-fashioned that way. I just truly believe there is something to be said for knowing exactly where something was made, and by whom..."

Katie (pictured) generously took a break from her stitching and gave us a tour of the shop. We left pretty enamored with everything – the ties, the poster-size breakdown of knots and the bust of Otis himself. Visit the Otis James website and blog to watch him stitch up a necktie from scratch. Plus, check out his "Giving Thanks" journal post for more reasons to admire the man and the work.

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