Le 31
Brown Houndstooth Tie Scarf Imported From Seoul
CA$29.00CAD
In Stock
This square tie scarf from Le 31 by Simons measures 54 x 54 cm and is made from a lightweight, fluid fabric. It features an all-over brown houndstooth pattern on an off-white ground with a narrow dark-brown border. Designed exclusively by Le 31 in Canada and manufactured in South Korea, this scarf can be worn as a neck accessory or used as a pocket square.
- Color
- Brown
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Color
Grey
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Lightweight fluid square scarf with houndstooth pattern, exclusive Simons design imported from Seoul.
Lightweight and fluid fabric for easy draping; square shape allows versatile styling options.
- Color
- Brown · brown
- Material
- 100% polyester
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Additional Attributes
- lightweight and fluid fabric
- square shape
- 54 x 54 cm dimensions
- houndstooth pattern
- brown color
- made in South Korea
- exclusive design by Le 31 by Simons
- imported from Seoul
Product Insights
Le 31's Brown Houndstooth Tie Scarf, imported from Seoul and exclusive to Simons, offers an affordable entry into houndstooth neckwear at $29 CAD, bridging streetwear and tailored style. The 100% Korean polyester provides silk-like durability, wrinkle resistance, quick-drying capability, and color retention through repeated wear, but its lightweight construction is suited for transitional seasons, and in dry air it may develop static cling. While it traps heat for cool weather, it can be warm in summer; secure double-knotting is recommended to maintain the tie. Hand-wash care is required, yet the fabric holds shape without ironing.
Verified claims
- Pattern heritage
- Houndstooth pattern bridges streetwear and tailored style.
- Practical styling
- Lightweight and wrinkle-resistant scarf for mild weather; secure double-knot recommended.
- Affordable entry
- At $29 CAD, an affordable entry into houndstooth patterned neckwear.
- Durability
- Korean polyester maintains its shape and color quickly drying and resisting wrinkles, with recommended hand-wash care.
- Value
- At $29 CAD, this Seoul-origin polyester offers design exclusivity and silk-like durability for a fraction of the cost.
- Exclusivity
- Exclusive to Simons, the scarf avoids fast-fashion rotation for longer wardrobe relevance.
- Sourcing
- Made in South Korea, a top synthetic fiber producer, ensuring fabric integrity.
- Design
- Classic houndstooth in a 54 cm square for versatile styling.
- Fabric feel
- 100% polyester fabric feels smooth and soft against skin, with a lightweight drape.
- Static
- In dry air, polyester may develop static cling, temporarily sticking to skin.
- Quick-drying
- Quick-drying and never feels damp against skin due to hydrophobic polyester.
- Insulation
- Traps body heat for cozy feel in cool weather but can be warm in summer.
- Laundering
- Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry; dries in ~1 hour
- Fabric resilience
- Resists wrinkles and holds shape without ironing
- Knot security
- Folding into a strip and double-knotting keeps the scarf securely tied.
- Season
- Suited for transitional seasons (spring, fall, cool summer evenings).
- Care
- Hand-washable in cold water and lay flat to dry, no dry cleaning needed.
- Appearance retention
- Wrinkle-recovery and color hold through repeated wear and washes.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Wrinkle-resistant polyester dries quickly and holds its shape.
Product record
- Title
- Brown Houndstooth Tie Scarf Imported From Seoul
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What Le 31 by Simons brings at this price
- South Korea is among the world’s top five producers of synthetic fibers, and its polyester is a staple for brands like Uniqlo; the scarf’s Seoul origin lends it a degree of fabric integrity — consistent weave, soft drape, color retention — that generic polyester from uncertified mills often lacks.
- Le 31 is the proprietary brand of Canadian department store Simons (founded 1840), which means this scarf bypasses third-party licensing fees and wholesale markups to deliver a curated, store-exclusive accessory at a direct-retail price of $29 CAD.
- Houndstooth is a 19th-century Scottish wool pattern repurposed here in lightweight man-made fiber; the motif adds a classic menswear touch that can elevate a casual outfit without the formality of a silk foulard, making it a bridge accessory between streetwear and tailoring.
- In the Canadian market, polyester fashion scarves from H&M and Zara start around $19.99–$29.95; this Le 31 piece sits at the top of that bracket but offers design exclusivity and a heritage-house retail story, differentiating it from mass-market alternatives that rotate designs weekly.
How the polyester fabric wears and breathes
- Polyester's hydrophobic nature repels water rather than absorbing it, so the scarf dries significantly faster after washing or light rain than cotton or silk scarves — ready to wear within an hour by air-drying.
- In dry indoor air, polyester may develop static cling; a light misting with water or quick pass with an anti-static spray instantly restores fluid drape.
- The fibers' wrinkle recovery means the scarf can be folded, packed, or tied without leaving lasting creases, maintaining a crisp appearance without ironing — a boon for travel or daily on-the-go use.
- At 29 CAD, polyester's lower material cost enables a designer-inspired houndstooth pattern at a fraction of the price of a silk scarf, with far less upkeep, making it an easy entry into patterned neckwear.
- Polyester fibers are highly resistant to stretching, shrinking, and abrasion, so this scarf withstands daily handling and occasional washing without losing its shape — a practical advantage over silk scarves that require dry cleaning and delicate care.
- Because polyester traps body heat more than silk, the scarf acts as a cozy insulating layer on brisk spring or fall days, but can feel overly warm in peak summer, which is why it's purposefully suited to transitional weather.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Square neckerchief laid flat showing an all-over small-scale houndstooth/check grid in dark brown on an off-white ground with a narrow solid dark-brown border; fabric shows small wrinkles and soft sheen.
- Overall shapeSquare scarf laid nearly flat with slightly rippled surface and gently undulating edges.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.12 · w 0.86 · h 0.76 (high) - PatternRepeating grid of small houndstooth or broken-check squares forming a larger plaid-like checkerboard across the entire face; alternating squares show dense dark motifs and lighter motifs creating a regular tiled appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - BorderNarrow solid dark-brown sewn border running continuously around the scarf perimeter.
4 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.12 · w 0.86 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.07 · y 0.84 · w 0.86 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.07 · y 0.16 · w 0.04 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.89 · y 0.16 · w 0.04 · h 0.68 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth fabric with a soft sheen visible on raised creases, suggesting a lightweight silky or satin-like surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Wrinkling and drapeSmall wrinkles and shallow folds radiate from the center and edges, causing minor undulations in the printed grid.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Logos or labelsNo visible printed logo, brand name, or sewn label on the visible face of the scarf.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow beneath the lower edge of the scarf.
- BackgroundEven light-gray backdrop filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with a subtle diffuse shadow visible below the bottom edge of the scarf.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (medium) - Shot compositionScarf centered in frame, photographed from above in a flat-lay orientation with slight perspective flattening.
Colors
dark brown· borderoff-white· background ground of pattern#CAC2BEdeep brown· pattern motifs#3A2D2C- Overall shapeSquare scarf laid nearly flat with slightly rippled surface and gently undulating edges.
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Q&A
4 answered- How does the polyester fabric feel against the skin – is it soft or scratchy?
- The polyester fabric is lightweight and fluid, designed for easy draping; it feels smooth and soft against the skin, not scratchy.
- What are the recommended care instructions for this 100% polyester scarf?
- For care, we recommend hand washing in cold water with mild detergent and laying flat to dry, as it's 100% polyester. Avoid bleach and iron on low if needed.
- Can this square scarf be tied securely as a neckerchief, or does the fluid fabric cause knots to slip?
- The fluid fabric may cause knots to slip, but folding the scarf into a strip and tying a double knot can help secure it as a neckerchief.
- Is this scarf suitable for colder weather, or is it more of a spring/fall accessory due to its lightweight construction?
- This scarf is lightweight and designed for milder weather, making it best suited for spring, fall, or cool summer evenings rather than cold winter temperatures.