About the Archive

The Archive is a personal initiative to study, document, and preserve neckwear as a cultural artifact — with a particular emphasis on mid-century American ties.

Founded and maintained by a single collector and developer, NRI aims to create the most comprehensive digital archive of vintage neckwear, complete with metadata, high-resolution photography, and historical context.

This site reflects an ongoing effort to blend historical research, archival work, and technology — all in service of celebrating tie design as a serious visual and material culture.