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The Carrot Fold


A dramatic, showy fold, casually executed. Especially natty when cloth and suit are close in tone —or if one is sans tie, and one wishes to “defer the dash.”



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This tutorial is graciously on loan to Duchess by the esteemed Lord Whimsy. We highly recommend checking out his blog and other resources.

A word from the good Lord regarding the employment of pocket square folds:

"A slightly pedantic note for the acolyte: The occasion or setting will often recommend a particular knot or pocket square fold. (Festive? Sober? Rascally?) Likewise, the style of the collar and the thickness of the tie’s material will help to select an appropriate knot (I have made notations on the charts pertaining to these considerations, which might aid the reader in making a wise selection). Trial and error in these matters can be good fun, but over time, one will gain a sense of what works best, and a personal repertoire will take shape. Enjoy."

The Inverted Puff


Possibly the most flamboyant and daring of folds, casually executed. Ideal for silk pocket squares.



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This tutorial is graciously on loan to Duchess by the esteemed Lord Whimsy. We highly recommend checking out his blog and other resources.

A word from the good Lord regarding the employment of pocket square folds:

"A slightly pedantic note for the acolyte: The occasion or setting will often recommend a particular knot or pocket square fold. (Festive? Sober? Rascally?) Likewise, the style of the collar and the thickness of the tie’s material will help to select an appropriate knot (I have made notations on the charts pertaining to these considerations, which might aid the reader in making a wise selection). Trial and error in these matters can be good fun, but over time, one will gain a sense of what works best, and a personal repertoire will take shape. Enjoy."


The Demi-Inverted Puff

A dramatic, showy fold, casually executed. Ideal for silk pocket squares.



Or, click here to download.

This tutorial is graciously on loan to Duchess by the esteemed Lord Whimsy. We highly recommend checking out his blog and other resources.

A word from the good Lord regarding the employment of pocket square folds:

"A slightly pedantic note for the acolyte: The occasion or setting will often recommend a particular knot or pocket square fold. (Festive? Sober? Rascally?) Likewise, the style of the collar and the thickness of the tie’s material will help to select an appropriate knot (I have made notations on the charts pertaining to these considerations, which might aid the reader in making a wise selection). Trial and error in these matters can be good fun, but over time, one will gain a sense of what works best, and a personal repertoire will take shape. Enjoy."

The Diagonal Shell


A pleated, beautiful fold. May require ironing. Suitable for silk, linen and cotton pocket squares.



Or, click here to download.

This tutorial is graciously on loan to Duchess by the esteemed Lord Whimsy. We highly recommend checking out his blog and other resources.

A word from the good Lord regarding the employment of pocket square folds:

"A slightly pedantic note for the acolyte: The occasion or setting will often recommend a particular knot or pocket square fold. (Festive? Sober? Rascally?) Likewise, the style of the collar and the thickness of the tie’s material will help to select an appropriate knot (I have made notations on the charts pertaining to these considerations, which might aid the reader in making a wise selection). Trial and error in these matters can be good fun, but over time, one will gain a sense of what works best, and a personal repertoire will take shape. Enjoy."

The Cagney


A prickly fold, related to the four-point. Mainly for linen and cotton squares, due to the intended crispness.



Or, click here to download.

This tutorial is graciously on loan to Duchess by the esteemed Lord Whimsy. We highly recommend checking out his blog and other resources.

A word from the good Lord regarding the employment of pocket square folds:

"A slightly pedantic note for the acolyte: The occasion or setting will often recommend a particular knot or pocket square fold. (Festive? Sober? Rascally?) Likewise, the style of the collar and the thickness of the tie’s material will help to select an appropriate knot (I have made notations on the charts pertaining to these considerations, which might aid the reader in making a wise selection). Trial and error in these matters can be good fun, but over time, one will gain a sense of what works best, and a personal repertoire will take shape. Enjoy."

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