Black Batwing Silk Faille Grosgrain Bow Tie

The Timeless Batwing Silk Faille Grosgrain Bow Tie

Batwing bows were favored during the Golden Age of Menswear as an alternative to the more common butterfly design. This batwing bow tie perfectly complements any kind of tuxedo with a faille or grosgrain lapel and will look especially dashing with a midnight blue or black dinner jacket. It also pairs well with white or off-white evening shirts, studs or traditional buttons, and either traditional waist covering, be it a formal vest or cummerbund.

This bow tie has dimensions of approximately 4.75” by 1.75,” or 12 cm by 4.5 cm.

This bow tie is also self-tying, so the quality of the material is put on full display with an unbroken, continuous neck that is perfectly sized to you, requiring no clunky and obstructing metal clasps. Individually-sized evening neckwear is increasingly rare nowadays, and stands out as the choice of all discerning gentlemen.

You will not find a better black bow tie in silk faille or grosgrain anywhere else!

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The Beauty of Textured Black Tie

• Exceptional 100% Italian Faille Grosgrain Double-Warp Fabric
• Unique Regimented Texture
• Handmade by Italian Artisans
• Self-Tying, So No Clunky Adjustable Straps
• Individually Sized to Perfectly Fit You
• Designed for Perfectly Proportioned Bows

Black Tie Etiquette

The black bow tie has famously given its name to the Black Tie Dress Code, but this accessory is also an essential requirement when wearing a tuxedo or dinner jacket ensemble. This neckwear will be appropriate for any formal evening dress code that includes the words “Black Tie.” Its timeless batwing bow type will frame your face perfectly and ensure you make a memorable impact.

Do not forget the other accessories typical of Black Tie. For the most elegant appearance, it is important to match the facings of your tuxedo to your accessories like neckwear. Therefore, if your dinner jacket has faille or grosgrain on the lapels, you should have a bow tie in the same material. Be sure to select an appropriate waist covering, like a matching cummerbund, and consider a boutonniere as well: traditionally, gentlemen wore a rose or carnation with evening ensembles.

Never Fail with Faille Grosgrain

Faille grosgrain is a type of fabric that combines the characteristics of both faille and grosgrain textiles. It has a ribbed appearance like grosgrain but features the slightly heavy and crisp drape associated with faille. This fabric often has a subtle sheen and is commonly utilized in only the finest formal attire.

We spent years searching for a silk worthy of this refined weave, and we found it at an Italian heritage silk mill. This mill produces silk faille grosgrain with a double warp weave, a difficult and time-consuming task that raises the cost of this fabric but also makes it all the more beautiful to behold.

Sized for You

Your Fort Belvedere formal evening bow tie is individually sized, ensuring that no clunky fastening system or adjustable slides mar the elegant appearance of your neckwear.

Please note that your shirt collar size MAY NOT necessarily match your bow tie size. It is critical that you actually measure to find the proper length.

To measure your neck, we recommend having help from a friend. Wearing your evening shirt, with a soft measuring tape, measure from the shank of the button to the outside of the buttonhole of the shirt collar to get the size of the shirt right. This measurement, in inches, will correspond to your bow tie size.

If you are in-between sizes, choose the next size up if you like a big knot or down if you like a small know.

If your shirt collar is quite a bit bigger than your neck, choose the next larger size.

Need to Learn How to Tie a Bow Tie? Watch Our Step-by-Step Guide!

Care

Cleaning

Silk and blended silk neckwear should not be washed immersed in water as doing so can ruin the texture and color of the silk. Instead, spot clean your neckwear using the following steps.

Gently blot any excess stain with a soft, dry cloth. Do not rub as this can damage the fabric.

Fill a small bowl with lukewarm water and add a few drops of mild detergent specifically designed for silk.

Dip a corner of a clean, white cloth into the solution and test it on a hidden area of the tie to ensure it doesn’t cause discoloration.

If the test is successful, lightly dab the stained area with the dampened cloth. Use a gentle tapping motion and do not saturate the silk.

Moisten another clean cloth with plain lukewarm water and gently dab the area to remove any soap residue.

Pat the cleaned area with a dry cloth to absorb moisture, then leave the tie laid flat on a towel to air dry completely.

If the stain does not respond to the these steps, take the neckwear to a professional dry cleaner experienced in handling delicate garments.

Storage

To prevent heavy creasing, never store your neckwear tied or knotted.

Undo the knot and then roll the necktie up in a firm but not excessively tight coil.

Allow it to sit in the coil for about a day to relax wrinkles.

To prevent wrinkles, store your silk neckwear hanging, flat, or in a very loose roll.