Fold Instructions:
- Lay your pocket square on a flat surface – smooth out the wrinkles.
- Fold the square, corner-to-corner, to create a triangle.
- With the triangle’s base on the left, pinch both layers of the corner on the right side, and lift to the top corner, slightly offsetting the points.
- Holding the fold together at the top, pinch the bottom right corner and lift to meet the top corner, once again slightly offsetting the points.
- Fold the bottom right corner upward to meet the top corner once more and offset slightly.
- Pinch the corners together at the top to hold in place.
- Twist the bottom left corner around once, and hold in place.
- Lift the twisted corner toward the top of the fold – offset next to the points.
- Hold in place.
- Carefully place the fold into your jacket pocket.
About the Fold:
Everyone wants to look like a big shot, right? This fold is a classic from the height of chic pocket square popularity of the mid-20th century. This eye-catching fold was once used by the titans of American cinema. It carries with it connotations of luxury, fast convertible cars, and cocktails next to a pool.
This is not an easy fold to execute. It works well with a more rigid fabric, and especially a pocket square that has a unique design and a contrasting edge. Using a single pocket square, this fold features four points with a puff of the middle fabric, so you can show off an exotic pocket square design that also carries a unique edge.
This square is made for casual settings where you need to show off a certain air of success. It’s a pocket square that lends itself well to not wear with a tie, since this square works well when used as the main feature. The fold brings a classy feeling of the last century to the occasion. It’s great for a party.
Wear this fold with a martini in one hand, an attractive partner on your arm, the keys to a convertible in your pocket, and while having the unapologetic glow of a fake tan. If you don’t have any of these just pretend you do. That’s the level of confidence and success that this square carries.