How to Tie a Merovingian Knot | Men's Fashion

Hey, I'm Charles from Louis Purple. We're in New York. And I'm going to teach you how to tie the Merovingian knot. It's also called Ediety knot. So the way you want to start for this knot, it's a knot that goes around the narrow side quite a few times, so you want to wear the wide end fairly long compared to the narrow end, probably about 20 inches below depending on the length of your tie.

So this is how you start. The wide end goes underneath the narrow end. You go over the top once and pull it out on the same side. So this is what you have. Now you go over to the front, underneath through the back, and now you should be in this position so the tie is upside down. So this is a tie from my friend Cara Patrizio from Capelli in Naples, Italy. And this is how you proceed. So your tie is upside down. You go around the back, through the top. You're almost there. Now the last step you have to complete is reverse the knot, loosen it gently, and slide the white part inside the loop that you've created for that. Adjust it nicely. Tighten the knot, and there you go. You have your Merovingian knot. So after spending so much time tying the knot, it's something you don't want to wear when you're really casual.

It's really a knot that is used in formal occasions, probably wearing a three piece suit, for example, or a nice blazer. And definitely going with a sophisticated look with this type of knot. The guy who created this knot probably watch Matrix a little bit too much, but this is probably where the name came from, the Merovingian knot.

[adrithdutta]

Instructions unclear, ended up strangling myself. Greetings from heaven.

[Glitched_Starman]

Just completed for an awesome look for my last day of school! Thank you so much!

[TheKrsrocks]

Love it! Thank you so much, I'm just getting into ties and this is a great one to use.

[JohnJApanovitch]

I believe back on Halloween of 2017, I dressed up as the Merovingian. I already knew how to tie this one, seeing as it's one of my favorites. I wore it, and I looked amazing. 😊

[krishnamission]

omg! can we have more videos of you abt anything 😍
the whole time i was just looking at you and forgot to learn

[naetuir]

Did it in one. You're a very good teacher compared to some of the other videos on youtube. Thanks for this. :)

[ichiro]

Absolutely love this knot, will use it instead of windsor from now on!

[milanwrld]

super easy & I love this style so different from the average way of tying a tye

[desemaj]

thanks, needed something that would work with a paisley tie and a vest, 20's style engagement... Perfect

[efda]

Thank you! That was very helpful and you, sir, are very nice to watch as well!

[Skunkwerx]

Hah! This is so cool! Not only does it look really really sharp, but the 'merovingian' matrix reference is totally kick ass too!

[TeoremaDeDaniel]

Gracias hermano, un gran aporte !!! Espero mas tutoriales para nudos de corbata !!

[andygomez]

Thanks it was easy to follow. I had tried before with no luck til now.

[lucariorevolution]

After struggling for over an hour with this knot and only being able to tie it twice, I had almost given up already. Thank you for this video, it certainly helped me quite a bit, as otherwise, I would have quit on this task!

[gavinbircher]

Great way to add some extra flair to your style!

[lynleyriach]

loved this! helped me so much and now I get all the ladies xoxo

[simon.smithyman]

What a great knot, although I think I would have the thin end a little lower to balance out the look -- but if it's behind a vest or a low v-neck sweater who cares -- it's a great knot!!

[angelobianchini]

Bellissimoooo !!
 Domani avrò il più bel nodo di tutti gli invitati al ricevimento :)
 ciaoooo

[captjack]

Thanks buddy ...Keep sharing the knowledge

[grits]

Thank you so much for sharing. My son was dapper at prom :)