Le 31
Textured Bow Tie
This textured bow tie from Le 31 by Simons is a men's formal accessory with an irregular weave, crafted from a 50% silk and 50% wool blend. It features pre-tied and self-tie styling, an adjustable metallic clasp, and comes in one size with a matte black finish. Designed in Canada, it is suitable for formal occasions and pairs with dress shirts or suits.
- Material
- Silk, Wool and Polyester Blend
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Size
Specifications
Pre-tied bow tie with textured irregular weave in a silk, wool, and polyester blend, featuring an adjustable metallic clasp.
Irregular weave texture, silk wool polyester blend, pre-tied with self-tie option, adjustable clasp.
- Material
- Silk, Wool and Polyester Blend
- Secondary
- wool, polyester
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- irregular weave texture
- silk, wool and polyester blend
- pre-tied with self-tie option
- adjustable metallic clasp
- exclusive Simons design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Textured Bow Tie by Le 31 is a Simons-exclusive, Canadian-designed in-house label item at Can$49 CAD, in stock in five colourways—black, brown, mossy green, navy and burgundy—with no colour surcharge and one size whose fit is set by an adjustable metallic clasp. Its declared 50/50 silk-wool blend, though the page also names polyester, gives a matte finish because the wool staple fibres diffuse light, a dense broken-up weave that scatters highlights rather than open grenadine mesh, breathable skin comfort without wool micro-prickle or overheating, and wings with substantial cloth-like body and fluid drape. The core promise is a textured bow that reads as hand-tied beyond about two metres, appropriate for wedding parties and guests but not for scrutinized black tie. The main tradeoff is the factory-set knot: it holds one fixed bow shape that cannot be re-tied narrower for a slim face or wider for a spread collar, and while the adjustable metallic clasp provides a custom neckband fit behind the neck and keeps the bow centered and flat, the fixed knot and strap hook can show up close. Le 31's heritage as Simons' in-house menswear line since the 1960s, merchandised beside Vivienne Westwood, Marni and Issey Miyake, frames it as an accessible exclusive; care is professional cleaning recommended, with spot cleaning for fresh stains and dust brushing, and low-heat ironing with a press cloth to preserve the matte luster.
Verified claims
- Self-tie read
- A pre-tied bow tie with self-tie styling, so it arrives already knotted and reads as a hand-tied bow beyond about two metres.
- Luster
- The matte black finish stays low-sheen because the 50% wool's staple fibres diffuse light instead of reflecting it.
- Weave texture
- The irregular weave is a subtle broken-up surface texture rather than an open, airy grenadine mesh, so it scatters light and reads matte rather than see-through.
- Skin comfort
- The 50/50 silk-wool blend cancels wool's micro-prickle, stays breathable, and avoids overheating.
- Drape
- The blend — listed as silk, wool and polyester, with a 50% silk/50% wool composition breakdown — gives the wings a firmer, substantial body and a shape-holding drape.
- Material
- Declared 50% silk and 50% wool, though the page also names polyester in the blend
- Clasp
- An adjustable metallic clasp is the single fit point for the one-size bow: set the neckband once, then clip the bow on and off without retying.
- Brand heritage
- Le 31 is Simons' in-house menswear label with first use dating to 1969 and a trademark that explicitly covers bow ties and neckties.
- Design exclusivity
- A Simons-exclusive Le 31 label, designed in Canada and sold only through Simons.
- Colourway pricing
- Black, Brown, Mossy Green, Navy/Midnight Blue and Burgundy all list at Can$49 with no colour surcharge.
- Colourways
- Black, brown, mossy green, navy and burgundy — five colourways at one $49 price.
- Colour availability
- All five colourways — Black, Brown, Mossy Green, Navy/Midnight Blue and Burgundy — are in stock at once.
- Cleaning
- Professional cleaning is the recommended care; ironing with or without steam is also acceptable.
- Occasion
- A formal solid-colour bow tie that pairs with dress shirts or suits; it reads as hand-tied beyond about two metres, so it works for wedding parties and guests but not for scrutinized black tie.
- Fixed knot
- The knot is factory-set, so it cannot be re-tied narrower for a slim face or wider for a spread collar.
- Design positioning
- A Simons in-house label merchandised beside Vivienne Westwood, Marni and Issey Miyake.
- Visual authenticity
- Beyond two metres it reads like a hand-tied bow; up close the clasp adjuster is the tell.
- Finishing
- Both face loops show the woven silk-wool texture; the only plain area is the adjustable band at the back that fastens with the clasp.
Product record
- Title
- Textured Bow Tie
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Textured Bow Tie: Choose this if you want a Le 31 by Simons exclusive, designed in Canada, with an irregular woven knit texture in a silk and wool blend (listed as 50% silk, 50% wool, though the description also mentions polyester). It comes in one size with a metallic clasp adjuster and a matte, low-sheen finish, so it suits outfits that call for texture rather than gloss — and note the listing describes the styling as both pre-tied and self-tie without clarifying which applies. It is offered in Black plus Brown, Mossy Green, Navy/Midnight Blue, and Burgundy, all in one size.[1,2,3] | Classic Bow Tie: Choose this if you want a pre-tied, adjustable bow tie in one size for festive or special-occasion wear, with a satiny 100% microfibre finish and a symmetrical classic bow shape. It comes in several colors including black, mossy green, navy, burgundy, dusky pink, and ochre yellow, and reviewers per the analysis praise its true-to-color look, sturdy build, and reliable adjustment for a range of neck sizes. Note that the microfibre can feel scratchy rather than silky, which may disappoint wearers accustomed to traditional silk bow ties.[4,5] | Pontoglio Velvet Bow Tie: Choose this if you want a pre-tied velvet bow tie that's easy to wear: it adjusts with a metallic clasp, comes in one size, and is offered in Black, Chocolate/Espresso, and Indigo/Dark Blue. The luxurious cotton velvet (100% cotton) from Pontoglio is described as matte with a soft short-pile texture that shifts subtly in the light, contrasted by a narrower, glossier center band. It's a Simons exclusive designed in Canada by Le 31 and made in Italy, in a sewn pre-tied style with a symmetrical butterfly shape and rounded wing edges.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A front-facing black textured bow tie laid flat with a visible woven knit texture, formed lobes and a central wrapped knot band.
- Overall shapeSymmetrical bow tie with two rounded rectangular lobes and a narrower central knot band tying them together; displayed flat and centered in the frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.24 (high) - Surface textureDense woven knit texture visible across the lobes and knot band, producing fine horizontal and vertical stitch patterns.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.48 · w 0.70 · h 0.20 (high) - Central knot detailNarrow wrapped band at the center with the same knitted texture but appearing slightly tighter and more compressed than the lobes.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Lobe shapingEach lobe has a slightly rounded outer edge and a subtle fold near the inner edge where it meets the knot, giving mild three-dimensional form.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - FinishMatte appearance with low sheen; highlights are limited to small knit ridges and do not create glossy reflections.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.49 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and a faint drop shadow beneath the bow tie; framing is centered and the bow fills the horizontal middle of the image.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- ShadowSoft drop shadow visible below the bow tie, running horizontally and indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.62 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, top-down front view of the bow tie occupying the central horizontal band of the image.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the bow tie with visible fine knit detail; even exposure and no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
matte black· bow lobes#0E0E11matte black· central knot band#0D0E11- Overall shapeSymmetrical bow tie with two rounded rectangular lobes and a narrower central knot band tying them together; displayed flat and centered in the frame.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4174105 | Textured Bow Tie - Black - One Size | CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 3484354 | Textured Bow Tie - Brown - One Size | CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 3484356 | Textured Bow Tie - Mossy Green - One Size | CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 3484357 | Textured Bow Tie - Navy/midnight Blue - One Size | CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 3484359 | Textured Bow Tie - Burgundy - One Size | CA$49.00 | Yes |