Light Navy Fancy Tile Butterfly Bow Tie

Patterned to Perfection

Navy Blue and Versatile Tiles

Bow ties were once as common as long neckties, and in recent years they have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. We designed this bow to take advantage of the best of both worlds, combining a rare vintage pattern with a colorway that can be easily paired with most of the garments and accessories already in your wardrobe.

A Rediscovered Pattern

The “fancy tile” pattern was common during the Golden Age of Menswear but fell out of favor during the 1970s when it was unfairly lumped in with more psychedelic prints. Raphael discovered this particular pattern in an old vintage shop and it inspired him to introduce a similar design into our Fort Belvedere line. This iteration features a light navy background with white, mauve, and blue fancy tiles.

A Color For Day or Night

Navy blue is one of the most common colors in menswear, affording countless opportunities for pairing. For daytime wear, a business suit in gray or blue will have a formal, refined effect that is visually enhanced by the subtle mauve detailing in the fancy tiles. Conversely, a lighter suit will contrast with the navy tone, emphasizing the bow tie as a resplendent statement piece as part of any dandified ensemble.

As day turns to night, this bow tie is still up to the challenge, providing an understated elevation to evening ensembles. Whether out with friends, on a date, or even at a reception, this bow tie can be situated within many dress codes to provide an unobtrusive but still alluring element to your outfit.

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.

SKU: 4054956025620

Superlative Silk

• Vintage Fancy Tiles Pattern
• Artisan-Grade Silk
• Made by Hand
• Hand-Printed Pattern
• Plush Silky Hand
• Classic Butterfly Style
• Fully Adjustable Sizing

How to Style a Bow Tie

A perfectly symmetrical self-tied bow tie is almost impossible to achieve, and it too closely resembles the artificial appearance of a cheap-looking pre-tied bow tie. Therefore, take advantage of the spontaneity and unique look of a self-tied bow tie by embracing a nonchalant approach.

How so? Intentionally leave one end of the bow tie a little longer than the other, or one side higher than the other, for an organic, sprezzatura-inspired appearance. You can also vary the tightness or looseness of the knot for more formal or casual looks. The result is a bow tie that is definitively styled your way and that will fit your personality.

The Finest Silk in the World

Sourcing Superior Silk Fabric

Silk has long been heralded as a superior material choice when it comes to neckwear. Its silky texture encourages clean lines, it takes dyes with minimal bleeding, and its tight weave ensures a refined and classic drape. As with any luxury product, however, a products origins are everything.

That is why we source our silk fabrics from only the finest heritage houses in Europe, primarily in England and Italy. The craftsmen of these nations have developed a reputation for silk production that goes back millennia, and to this day, we insist up working with only the finest artisans in this field.

Impeccable Workmanship

When it came to crafting this exceptional fabric into neckwear, however, we made a fascinating discovery: when comparing products made by artisans across the world, it was in a tucked-away workshop in Vietnam that we found the most precise stitching, the most extensive handiwork, and the best overall product.

We believe that results should speak for themselves, which is how this little facility won out on our contract over factories in England, Italy, and even Germany.

Simple Adjustable Sizing

Your bow tie has an adjustable neck size, meaning that it can be altered to accommodate your desired fit and comfort.

Simply remove the metal t-bar from the sizing loop and increase or decrease the length of the bow tie as needed, reinserting the bar into the desired slot when you have found your desired size.

Dimensions

Butterfly Bow Shape: 2.5″ x 7.5″ | 6 cm x 19 cm
Silk Diamond Bow Shape: 2″ x 6.25″ | 5 cm x 16 cm
Wool-Blend Diamond Bow Shape: 2″ x 6.5″ |5 cm x 17 cm

Care

Cleaning

Do not immerse your silk bow tie in water when cleaning, 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 substance from the 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 neckwear 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 tie to a professional dry cleaner experienced in handling silk garments.

Storage

After use, always untie your bow tie – do not leave it knotted, as this will work creases into the fabric.

Store your bow tie loose, either hanging up or lying flat: the choice is yours.

To prevent fading, store your neckwear in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.