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When I sent an email to Meticulous couple of days ago, I wasn’t sure that I would receive any reply. So I was pleasantly surprise when on the very next morning an email drop from a guy by the name Edwin arrived on my mail box, and confirmed my request.

The bottom line of my request is that I want to acquired a small quantity of ties from Meticulous, to be used on my dear cousin wedding in Bali, next April, for the groom family, which includes me, my cousins, and uncles. Knowing that my request is out of ordinary, I’m expecting much, so when Edwin confirmed that he’ll be able to help and offered his suggestion on which color to pick, I’m ecstatic.

Anyway, I haven’t made any decision yet on which pattern to pick , but I will throw out some options on my reply email to Edwin, and see which pattern that he has for the color I want (pale green).

That point aside, having read my earlier post about Meticulous, Edwin did insert some clarification to issues in doubt:

I must clarfiy that “hand made” refers to the manual stitching and inserting / alignment of the inner lining for each tie even though the fabric are now cut by machines rather than by tailors And we are actually on the second floor of Suntec Tower 3/4.

Either way around, I’m still a happy customer of Meticulous. Anyway, I plan to reply his email before Monday, and I will keep you updated on the progress.

My acquaintances with the brand started some 8 months ago, on one of my many visit to Garden City I stumbled upon one small stall at the Suntec City Mall who sell ties, cuff link, and tie set. More interested on the bargain (S$30 for 3) than on the design, I found my self spent the next 20 minutes browsing on the array of ties and cufflink. I finally settled on one solid dark maroon in thin diagonal strip, one white-sky blue diagonal strip, and one small patterned grey-white combination, additionally I bought my self a beautiful yet simple stainless squared cuff link.

I didn’t think much of the ties at that time. But back in Jakarta, I found the three ties that I acquired back then were very versatile indeed. The pattern and the design I found very youngish yet embedded with some conservative value which makes it very versatile. Additionally the build was very much decent. Remember the old maxim, that you know a good tie when you make a good knot out of it ? That’s exactly what Meticulous tie is all about. Soon after that purchase I found a new joy of trying various tie knot using it.

So, during my visit in Singapore last week, I didn’t have anything particular to seek, but the ties from Meticulous. Easy enough to search I found the stall on the 1st floor of the Suntec City, and though this time I know what to look for, I still found my self spending more than 20min browsing around the options.

The girl who attended the stall was very helpful, not only that she eager to help me navigate the stall she also offer valuable suggestions on some combination that I might like. After some thinking and consideration, weighing the option that I have, I finally satisfied with my pick of solid red in thin diagonal stripes, combination blue diagonal, small patterned white-dark blue combination and dark grey with white dot pattern. All cost me only $50 in total and all would be perfectly matched with either of my favorite navy blue or mid grey suit.

Solid red thin diagonal stripes, good for corporate events !!!

The pictures below shows my recent acquisition of these beautiful ties. As you can see, the patterns are reasonably conservative, yet you can match it with almost everything and will surely resulted in kind of youngish appearances. Other than silk (or claimed to be so) some of the ties also available in polyester depending on the design. The label on the back of the tie also claimed to be handmade, but I honestly questioned this. Nonetheless with some 8 ties already hanging in my wardrobe, do I still need to give my testimonial on the quality of the tie ?

An array of my new versatile ties, excellent to be combined with navy blue and grey suits

It said "hand made", what do you think ?

Anyway some 8 months ago I came back from Singapore with 3 sets of tie in my luggage regretted why I didn’t get some more for my self. This month I came back from Singapore with 5 sets of tie, yet I still have the tingling feeling of regret on why I didn’t bought few more as gift for my good friends ?

It comes with a simple yet stylish cartoon box like this

So folks next time you go to Singapore, take my advice, visit Suntec City Mall and try some of the ties from Meticulous. With S$10 each (if you buy at least three) you can get a quality build, nicely designed, and all seasons versatile ties that wont break your bank account. Meticulous Stall can be observed at Suntec City Mall, 1st floor. If you have difficulties in finding it you can call Sook Ling for her assistance at +65 82040074

Right, by default I should have said happy new year to you all my dear readers and post a writing about my past achievement and future commitment. But alas, I’m not yet on that level of narcissism nor pretend to my self that all of you care about what I have or have not achieved in the past one year.

So let me get this straight. Firstly, I would like to apologize because I haven’t been post anything in the last week or so, primarily because I have been away overseas, for some holiday and quality time with people that I care.

Secondly, that goes without saying, that my holiday hasn’t been dull, boring or anything like it. Not at all. In fact I’m about to show you some little souvenirs that I’ve obtained during my holiday, things that you might want to consider to obtain when you visit Singapore.

Thirdly, while I’m away and feasting my sight on deluxe good in abundant in the whole length of Orchard Road, I’m toying with an idea of developing several items that I would like but could not acquired. These of course will required some considerable research and trial/error but the result I trust will be worthwhile. In any case, I will inform you when the projects finally realized.

Fourthly, some new things to expect in weeks to come. The arrival of my made to measure Mario Minardi, a tailoring of my black suit, a letter head projects and some delicious recipe to be shared, including some that involved some spices that I acquired in Singapore.

Afraid not, I will assure you what about to come will broaden your perspective. Till the next post, I bid you good night and good luck.