This collection has been picking up steam online as of late and I’m teally liking the non-fancy, non-fragile, industrial approach to these ties and handkerchiefs by Hill-Side. Named after Hillside Avenue because of its personal and nostalgic value to owners/designers Emil and Sandy, they’ve taken a tough, working man’s approach to neck wear. They are meant to be worn hard, every day and according to the designers, gain character with each use. Hill-Side ties is hand made in Manhattan using utilitarian fabrics not commonly found in neck wear like selvedge chambray, hemp/cotton blend selvedge denim, left-hand twill and waxed canvas. They’ve gone with a two-inch wide, square-end necktie because of its timelessness, never changing with trends, never being the coolest tie around yet never disappearing or going out of style. You may not think about wearing a handkerchief or tie everyday, but maybe it’s time you at least considered it for more casual wear.