It was in early 2002 when Gary Seaward and Mark Stearn joined forces to create Seaward & Stearn, "The English Silk Tie". Two young gentlemen who come from an extensive background in neckwear. Mark, who comes from a third generation tie making family, spent weekends and evenings as a child making ties with his father. In 1987 he joined Charles Hill Silks, where his design skills and abilities really came to light. Soon after, this company was purchased by Turnbull and Asser and Mark was appointed to the position of Managing Director, the youngest person ever to be appointed to the board of Turnbull and Asser. Gary joined the industry at the young age of sixteen when he went to work for John Comfort in the dispatch and production department. It wasn't long before Gary was gaining a wealth of expertise and knowledge in the necktie market.

In 2000 Gary joined Jermyn Street Ties, a division of Turnbull and Asser, where he began the Jermyn Street Collection, a brand for the world wide market.

Like any good product one needs to begin with the best ingredients. Seaward and Stearn jacquard silks come from one of only two remaining silk weavers in the world who actually weave 100% pure silk fabric. The extensive silk collection is still made in the English Peak District, an area known and recognized for its heritage in weaving, dyeing and printing of fine English silk that dates back to the 1700's.

Seaward & Stearn Silks being woven in England

Adhering to traditional methods of tiemaking by hand and using only the finest fabrics, Seaward & Stearn remain one of the very few English tie-making companies designing and coloring its own style of fabric; thereby offering not only the exclusivity of a Seaward & Stearn designed and colored tie, but also the characteristic unique look that is associated with the artisans.

Seaward & Stearn offer a wide variety of designs within its collections. Elegant micro neats, open spaced motifs, super reppe stripes and larger flamboyant geometric designs, a signature of the Seaward & Stearn collection.

With the wealth of knowledge and expertise between them, Mark and Gary have developed their art to success by offering only the best. Owning a Seaward & Stearn tie is akin to owning a fine piece of art. It was colored by an artist and made by hand. Hand made ties designed, colored, and manufactured exclusively in London, England.

Each Standard Tie is made with a dual lining of cotton and wool to retain shape and insure recovery for a beautiful long lasting accessory. Five-fold ties are made in the most unique manner and the rare Seaward & Stearn VII-Fold is, as tradition would dictate, made of a huge piece of silk entirely without lining.