After posting my diatribe this morning, it occurred to me that readers might reasonably ask if striped ties may be found in my wardrobe. I have nothing to hide, indeed I once planned a blog devoted entirely to ties, with photographs, and daily posts showing that day's choice accompanied by a full and frank disclosure of the reasons for my choice, accompanying shirt and suit, and so on. I have the following (photographs to follow):
Red and black diagonal striped tie from Hackett. Bought about ten years ago, slightly faux-regimental, but still good.
Blue diagonal striped tie from Liberty. Bought more recently. Good, but difficult to pair with shirts.
Old school tie: purple and white stripes on a navy ground, with pelicans. Rarely worn.