In order to create the perfect Ten look I have been collecting ties. Which means all my old ties are not collecting dust :'(. Oh well.
I have Steve Ricks of
Tennant Suit Blog to thank for creating a tie index. My task was to find the ties that match the ties seen on screen. There are 12 in all.
On the left are screen shots of the ties from the series and on the right are my finds that are as close a match as I can find.
TIE ONE
As seen in: The Christmas Invasion
The Search: Because there are no good close up shots of this tie and no idea who made it, anything could take its place.
Today I can report that I have two new ties that I can add to this category,
of a Brown on Brown floral patterned tie.
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| George by St. Duffer |
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| Deng Ying |
The first of these is the Deng Ying, from China. It is great quality 100% silk. The pattern is repeated throughout.
The second tie that arrived today is the same Duffer tie that Steve Ricks added in his Alternatives list. It is much skinner than I thought it would be. Not a skinny tie per se but at least a medium width. It's hard for me to really see the colors well but it brown on brown, with the floral motif sewn in a diagonal pattern. Very nice I feel privileged to have it. Thanks to Stephanie in Scotland from dw_cosplay for sending it over.
TIE TWO
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| Daniel Hetcher |
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| Magnoli |
As seen in: Attack Of The Graske, New Earth,
Rise Of The Cybermen (see above), Doomsday, The Runaway Bride, Partners In Crime, The Unicorn and the Wasp, The End Of Time Pt 1, The End Of Time pt2
The Search: This tie has been faithful reproduced by Magnoli Clothiers. While the pattern is not exact, a new version is in the works that is the correct pattern.
UPDATE March 29, 2011: Magnoli, true to his word has finally released a new weave of the Hetcher tie.
I ordered one that night, so it should arrive in a week or so, then I will post a picture and a review.
TIE THREE
As seen in:
The Search:
The third tie is often mistakenly cited as being simply brown. It has a slight subtle pattern and large brown polka dots in a diagonal pattern. To date this tie has still eluded me, I have not even found a brown on brown polka dot pattern tie. The search on this continues...
TIE FOUR
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| Christian Lacroix |
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| Magnoli |
As seen in: The Girl In the Fireplace,
Love And Monsters, Blink, The End Of Time pt2
The Search: Because of the high demand for this tie, Magnoli created it. Reports from someone who actually handled the tie described the design as being printed on and having no burgundy coloring. Some have speculated that Matt Smith's Swirly tie was a embroidered replica with burgundy.
Appearing first in Girl in the Fireplace. Known among fans as the Swirly Tie, it is made by Christian Lacroix
I only bring this one out for special occasions. In fact, maybe we should call it the Doctor-Lite tie, as it features in two of those episodes.
TIE FIVE
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| Alfani |
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| Thomas Nash |
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As seen in: The Idiot’s Lantern
The Search:
Tie Five is another one shot tie. It appears only in The Idiots Lantern.
Once again it is mistakenly explained as being paisley. However it is more of a repeating S shape pattern
Here's the one I found to take its place. It's an Alfani red brown on dark brown. Not what I would call paisley but definitely floral. The design is raised, which is nice. The motif is repeating all the way up like the real tie,
TIE SIX
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As seen in: The Impossible Planet,
The Satan Pit, Human Nature, The Family Of Blood
The Search:Tie Six is still a mystery as to its fashion label. I did however find a navy tie with brown squares in the correct colors. I think this will have to be my substitute.
TIE SEVEN
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| Giorgio Armani |
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| Giorgio Armani |
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| Magnoli |
As seen in: Love And Monsters,
Army Of Ghosts (see right), Doomsday, Smith And Jones. The Shakespeare Code, Gridlock, Fires of Pompeii (see above), The Family Of Blood (see below), Turn Left, The Stolen Earth, Planet Of The Dead
The Search:Some people know this as the "Doctor's Tie." Yes he does wear it a lot. Not my favorite but I would like to have it for some variety, he usually wears it in the Season Finales. While I don't have one that is close enough, I did find this Navy/Gray/Red tie. I wear it with the blue suit, with a dark or light blue shirt.
UPDATE: Nov 24, 2011
Magnoli's new "Giorgio" tie arrives! A near perfect replica, this tie is a must-have for any Ten. Well made, well researched.
TIE EIGHT
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| Nina Ricci |
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| Giorgio Armani |
As seen in: Smith And Jones, The Sontaran Stratagem, The Poison Sky and
The Wedding Of Sarah Jane Smith
The Search:Tie Eight is the first of the ties that
Ten wears with his Blue Suit. I am so proud of finding a close-to match. The one I found is burgundy, and nice and dark. The diamonds are not mauve, but blue. Close enough. I like the design, there's a lot too it and it could easily be missed if you are not paying attention.
This second tie also follows in the same color pattern. Although it was described as a wine, not burgundy.
the difference being: Burgundy is a a mixture of red and blue, maroon is a dark red, and Wine? Well it could be both! In person the best way to describe this color is that is is lighter than the previous Burgundy tie. It is either maroon or wine. It is red, over all. With navy hexagon dots and the silk looks like feathered scales.
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| Giorgio Armani |
Today, March 21st was my first time wearing it out. I feel now that is is very close to the brown Armani "Doctor" tie. Almost like a red version for the Blue suit.
TIE NINE
As seen in: Daleks In Manhattan,
Evolution Of The Daleks, The Lazarus Experiment, The Last Of The Time Lords, Time Crash, Voyage Of The Damned, The Unicorn And The Wasp, Silence In The Library, Forest Of The Dead, The Waters Of Mars
-->It is also not black, but in fact a dark navy with maroon floral vines and leaves.
The Search: I gave up trying to find the perfect tie and settled for a a close second.
My tie nice is now my pride and joy. I have grown to love it. It has all the required colors, in a different sort of pattern. I was on the fence about this one, glad I got it.
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| Giorgio Armani |
This second one is really my first of my collection. It is purple. So it doesn't really go with either suit, although I wore it once with the blue suit. I may wear it again, I still like it.
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| Giorgio Armani |
TIE TEN
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| St. George by Duffer |
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| Magnoli |
As seen in: Utopia, The Sound Of Drums and
The Last Of The Time Lords
The Search: I bought Magnoli's version, it looks amazing, but is the wrong color. Tennant ties worn with the blue suit need to be a chocolate brown shade to look right.
And I almost had a real one too! I posted about that today.
UPDATE: I bought the real St. George by Duffer tie on eBay and will post a picture soon
Dec 5th, 2011
This Alfani tie has popped up in a few placed on the net. It's from Macy's you can get it whenever. They don't ship to Canada. It does have all the elements of a good Tennant tie, although being long and thick. When tied in a 4-in-the-hand the knot is quite large, with tie to spare.
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| Alfani |
TIE ELEVEN
As seen in: Partners In Crime and
The Next Doctor
The Search: I know that the DW community has sent pictures to Magnoli in hopes that he will create a replica. Since the Paul Smith look alike has not shown up lately, waiting for Magnoli is probably the best bet.
UPDATE: I bought a Geoffrey Beene tie on eBay and will post a picture soon
Dec 5th, 2011
TIE TWELVE
As seen in: The Doctor's Daughter.
The Search: I spent a long time trolling Ebay for a tie that matches this as close as possible. Today, March 10th, I found a good look-a-like.
It has been surprisingly hard to find a burgundy tie with navy blue stripe pattern.
