September 3, 2025 Wardrobe Codes

The Language of Knots: 21 Ways to Speak Without Words

Curated from the teachings of Alex Krasny

Not all knots are made to hold.
Some are made to signal.

This is not just about technique. It’s about intention.
The knot you choose each morning is a message.
Sometimes whispered. Sometimes declared.
Sometimes encrypted.

Below, you’ll find 21 ways to tie a tie, each with its own weight, rhythm, and resonance.
Categorized not just by difficulty, but by depth.

Each video is performed by Alex Krasny, a man who understood early that every necktie has a dialect.

Beginner | Foundation & Flow

These knots are where control begins. Elegant. Practical. Grounded.

Four-in-Hand

Casual precision. A touch asymmetric.
Perfect for the everyday rebel.

Pratt (Shelby)

Symmetry with ease. Balanced without trying too hard.
Good for square shoulders and quiet confidence.

Full Windsor

The executive’s armor. Broad. Formal. Intentional.
Best when the stakes are declared.

Van Wijk

Sleek, vertical, and minimal.
Less tie, more blade.

Onassis

Loose elegance. Tie as scarf. Knot as suggestion.
A nod to classic rebellion.

Advanced | Flair & Structure

These knots draw attention. Not because they shout, but because they are shaped.

Trinity

Threefold geometry. Symbolic. Intentional.
Worn best by those who live by riddles.

Eldredge

A braid. A crown. A labyrinth.
Requires patience and precision. Rewarding in both.

Atlantic

Reverse the usual. Turn tradition inside out.
For those who start from the end.

Glennie

Diagonal, sharp, and self-aware.
A structured nod to asymmetry.

Miniature

Small. Intentional. A lesson in restraint.
Worn close to the throat.

Cross Knot

Two paths intersect. A simple yet symbolic gesture.
Quietly complex.

Ritualistic | Signal & Cipher

These are not knots. They are declarations.

Cape Knot

A swirl. A spiral. A flourish.
For entrances and exits.

Merovingian (Ediety)

As seen in The Matrix.
Not a knot—an emblem.

Floating Spiral

Defies gravity. Or appears to.
For those who suspend disbelief.

Hourglass Knot

Deliberate. Dual-chambered. Composed.
Time worn on your chest.

Balthus

Large. Unapologetic. Excess in form.
Because sometimes size does matter.

Murrell

Unfolded logic. Curves and steps.
Hard to tie. Harder to ignore.

Truelove Knot

Laced for symbolism. Romantic without being soft.
A knot that knows the story is not over.

Agape Knot

An offering, not a defense.
Open without being exposed.

Linwood Taurus

Sturdy and sharp. The name says it all.
For those who break through, not around.

Stacked Onassis

A rare sight. A layered rebellion.
Sometimes more is more.

Closing Reflection

A tie knot isn’t just technique. It’s intent made visible.

Whether you’re dressing for the courtroom, the mirror, or the unknown,
remember this:

The knot speaks before you do.

Make sure it says something worth hearing.