Black Butterfly Wide Rib Grosgrain Bow Tie

Butterfly Bow Wide-Ribbed Texture

This bow tie comes with wide ribs that add personality and unique visual interest with its prominent three-dimensional texture that does not compromise the overall elegance or formality of the bow tie. This elegantly vintage look was especially favored by well-dressed men of the 1930s. Styled with a universally-flattering butterfly shape, this bow tie has dimensions of approximately 4.75” by 2,” or 12 cm by 6.5 cm. It looks particularly dapper with a wing collar, but will also pair gorgeously with a turndown collar.

Cut in the butterfly style, this bow tie is a versatile option that is the epitome of Black Tie dignity at every ball, gala, wedding, or evening event at which you need to look the part of a refined, classic gentleman. It 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.

Questions?

If you have questions or need style advice in choosing a bow tie for yourself or someone else, let us know, we are happy to help.

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Unique Ribbed Texture Black Tie

• Superlative 100% Italian Italian Silk Wide Rib Grosgrain
• Unique Ribbed Appearance
• Handmade by Skilled 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 single-ended 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 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.

The Most Expensive Grosgrain in the World

Grosgrain is made from yarns with more ends, or warp yarns, than picks, or weft yarns. This combination creates a unique, flat rib effect in the fabric that has a regimented but still visually interesting appearance. Grosgrain is made with lighter cords than faille, although nowadays the terms are often used interchangeably. Quality grosgrain fabric is increasingly rare and today found mostly in bespoke garments, and it has the same degree of formality as satin, making it a perfectly acceptable option for balls, galas, weddings, or other formal Black Tie evening functions.

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.

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 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.