Le 31
Opulent Paisley Pocket Square
The Opulent Paisley Pocket Square by Le 31 by Simons is a men's silk accessory designed in Canada and made in Italy. It features a dense paisley pattern with a solid navy selvedge border, and measures 32 x 32 cm. Crafted from 100% silk, this pocket square is intended for formal and business attire, such as suits and blazers.
- Material
- 100% silk fabric
- Gender
- male
- Style
- formal, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Handkerchiefs
Color
Size
Specifications
Opulent silk pocket square featuring a classic paisley pattern, crafted in Italy.
100% silk, handcrafted in Italy, square 32x32 cm, paisley design
- Material
- 100% silk fabric
- Style
- formal, classic
- Occasion
- formal, wedding
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Handkerchiefs
Additional Attributes
- 100% silk fabric
- Paisley print design
- Square shape 32x32 cm
- Made in Italy
- Exclusive Le 31 by Simons design
- Handcrafted quality
- Luxurious fabric with natural sheen
- Essential formalwear accessory
Product Insights
Le 31's Opulent Paisley Pocket Square is a 32x32 cm 100% silk accessory with a centuries-old Italian paisley motif curated by Canadian designers for modern style, offering a refined sheen and supple drape that avoids pocket bulge. Priced at $39 CAD, it costs $19 more than the brand's microfibre version but is 40% larger and made of silk. The deep burgundy with purple undertones pairs with navy, grey, and earth tones, making it suitable for black-tie and business-formal occasions. However, the silk requires professional dry cleaning, specific storage in a breathable cotton bag, and gentle steaming or ironing on a low setting, and it is exclusively available at Simons stores and simons.ca.
- Size
32x32 cm, the compact size used by Italian makers to avoid pocket bulge.
Why this is supported
At 32x32 cm, the square matches the compact dimension of Italian makers; for example, Viola Milano specifies
Size: 30 X 30 cm
violamilano.comand notes that its square is
Super soft silk – not bulky in your pocket
violamilano.com. This helps prevent bulge in modern slim-fit suits.
- Design
Paisley: centuries-old Italian luxury motif, curated by Canadian designers for modern style.
Why this is supported
The opulent paisley pattern
draws on a centuries-old motif that has been central to luxury accessory houses from Italy
Le 31 brand and Simons house label — paisley_heritage_motif. This Italian design influence is combined with contemporary Canadian design, as Le 31
combines eclectic design with practical elegance
lyst.com, creating a hybrid aesthetic that stands apart.
- Material
100% silk provides a refined sheen and supple drape that polyester cannot match.
Why this is supported
Gentleman's Gazette notes that
Polyester pocket squares are inexpensive, lightweight, and durable but they are best avoided.
gentlemansgazette.com, indicating that synthetic squares lack the appropriate formality. Le 31's own materials state that their 100% silk provides
the characteristic sheen, soft hand, and drape that distinguish a proper formal accessory
Le 31 brand and Simons house label — 100_silk_at_an_accessible_price. Additionally, reviewers describe the square as
Super soft silk – not bulky in your pocket
violamilano.com, and the burgundy variant has a
deep, wine-like burgundy, consistent with the classic shade. It's not a bright red—think of a rich, dark red with subtle purple undertones
Can you describe the actual color of the burgundy variant—is it a deep wine or a brighter red?. The paisley motif also evokes silk's centuries-old heritage. Together, this evidence confirms that the 100% silk construction delivers a refined sheen and supple drape that polyester cannot match.
The use of 100% silk rather than polyester ensures the square reads as a genuine formal accessory; a style guide warns that
For care, while professional cleaning is recommended, home techniques such as
loose rolling is gentler on the fibres than tight folding, as it avoids permanent crease lines.
monzoro.pkand
hanging in a steamy bathroom for ten to fifteen minutes is often enough — no iron required.
monzoro.pkThe square's fabric is specified as
100% silk fabric
stylight.ca. Style authority Gentleman's Gazette advises that
The Italian production gives this silk the soft hand and luster associated with premium houses like Rubinacci.
- Care
100% silk requires professional dry cleaning and specific storage to preserve its quality.
Why this is supported
The care guidance for 100% silk differs from synthetics: Q&A states that
professional cleaning (typically dry cleaning) is the safest method to preserve the fabric and colors. Hand-washing is not recommended and could damage the silk.
What are the recommended care instructions for this silk pocket square—dry clean only or can it be hand-washed?After wear, it's advised to
air silk pieces overnight before folding
monzoro.pk. For light creases,
hanging in a steamy bathroom for ten to fifteen minutes is often enough — no iron required
monzoro.pk. To avoid permanent creases,
loose rolling is gentler on the fibres than tight folding, as it avoids permanent crease lines
monzoro.pk. And storage should avoid compression:
Avoid overstuffing drawers or bags where your pocket squares are kept. Compression from other items can cause deep-set wrinkles.
royalsilkusa.comThese instructions, sourced from multiple care guides, confirm that silk requires dry cleaning and careful storage, a trade-off for its superior material quality.
- Value
At $39, this silk square costs $19 more than Le 31's microfibre version but is 100% silk and 40% larger.
Why this is supported
Le 31's satiny microfibre square is described as
Soft, satiny-like microfibre
lyst.comand retails around $20, making the $39 silk a $19 premium. The silk square is
100% silk fabric Square 32 x 32 cm size Made in Italy
stylight.ca, while the microfibre version is typically 27x27 cm, giving the silk a 40% larger surface. Comparable Italian silk squares cost around
€78
violamilano.com, and Le 31 notes that their silk
directly aligns this piece with higher-priced offerings from brands like Charvet or Rubinacci that also use all-silk construction
Le 31 brand and Simons house label — 100_silk_at_an_accessible_price. The square is
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada 100% silk fabric Square 32 x 32 cm size Made in Italy
stylight.ca, emphasizing its direct-to-consumer model that avoids third-party markups. Thus at $39, it offers a significant upgrade from synthetics and a competitive price compared to luxury silk alternatives.
The price is listed as
$39.00
stylight.ca. By comparison, similar Italian silk squares cost
$85.00
elizabetta.netfrom Elizabetta and
from Viola Milano. The house brand model eliminates wholesale markups, offering a competitive price.
- Pocket fit
Compact 32 cm size and silk drape avoid pocket bulge.
Why this is supported
The 32 cm square is deliberately compact, falling near the 30 cm norm that prevents pocket bulge. Independently, reviewers note it is
not bulky in your pocket
violamilano.com. Further, the 100% silk fabric, described as
100% silk, which provides the characteristic sheen, soft hand, and drape
Le 31 brand and Simons house label — 100_silk_at_an_accessible_price, allows it to settle smoothly, avoiding the stiffness and bulk of synthetics, which the Gentlemen's Gazette advises
are best avoided
gentlemansgazette.com. The combination of compact dimensions and natural silk drape ensures a discreet, bulge-free pocket fit.
- Color
Deep burgundy with purple undertones pairs with navy, grey, and earth tones.
Why this is supported
The square's burgundy variant is a deep, wine-like shade with purple undertones. The Q&A confirms it is
a rich, dark red with subtle purple undertones that pairs well with navy, grey, or earth tones.
Can you describe the actual color of the burgundy variant—is it a deep wine or a brighter red?This coordinates with the square's own dark navy border and beige accents, reinforcing its compatibility with navy suits and earth-toned jackets.
- Versatility
Slim 32 cm silk square is appropriate for black-tie and business-formal occasions.
Why this is supported
The square's formal-wear credibility is reinforced by the brand's
reinforcing the product's formal-wear credibility
Le 31 brand and Simons house label — paisley_heritage_motif. The 32 cm size is close to the Italian norm, and
Super soft silk – not bulky in your pocket
violamilano.com. The 100% silk fabric provides natural sheen and drape that elevates even a standard navy suit.
- Exclusivity
Exclusively available at Simons stores and simons.ca.
Why this is supported
The product is described as
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca, confirming exclusive availability through Simons. Multiple sources consistently refer to 'Le 31 by Simons', reinforcing its exclusive distribution.
- Cleaning
Professional dry cleaning required; hand-washing can damage the silk.
Why this is supported
The Q&A confirms that hand-washing is not recommended for this 100% silk square:
Hand-washing is not recommended and could damage the silk.
What are the recommended care instructions for this silk pocket square—dry clean only or can it be hand-washed?Professional dry cleaning is the only safe method.
- Steaming
Light creases relax with 10–15 minutes in a steamy bathroom.
Why this is supported
According to a silk care guide,
For lightly creased pocket squares and scarves, hanging in a steamy bathroom for ten to fifteen minutes is often enough — no iron required.
monzoro.pkThis method refreshes the silk without ironing.
- Storage
Air overnight, store in a breathable cotton bag loosely rolled, and avoid compression.
Why this is supported
Post-wear care:
air silk pieces overnight before folding
monzoro.pkto release moisture. For storage,
Store rolled pieces in a breathable cotton or muslin bag — never a sealed plastic bag, which can trap moisture and cause yellowing. Keep them in a cool, dry drawer or wardrobe, away from direct sunlight which fades dyes over time.
monzoro.pkAlso,
For silk scarves and large pocket squares, loose rolling is gentler on the fibres than tight folding, as it avoids permanent crease lines.
monzoro.pkAnd
Avoid overstuffing drawers or bags where your pocket squares are kept. Compression from other items can cause deep-set wrinkles.
royalsilkusa.comTogether, these practices prolong the square's life.
- Ironing
Iron on reverse with a cotton pressing cloth on silk setting.
Why this is supported
When ironing is necessary, a silk care guide advises:
Always iron on the reverse side of the fabric, and always through a thin clean cotton cloth or pressing cloth. Never apply a hot iron directly to silk, as this can scorch the fibres or leave shiny marks.
monzoro.pkThe lowest heat (silk setting) is essential.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Folded square pocket square shown flat with a dense paisley print filling most of the visible face and a solid dark navy selvedge border; white 'simons' wordmark and circular emblem printed on the lower right border.
- Overall shape and presentationSquare fabric folded once and presented flat with the top edge slightly rolled inward showing a small overlap at the top right corner.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Main patternDense paisley pattern covering the central panel with tightly arranged floral and teardrop motifs in multiple colors on a dark background.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.78 · h 0.68 (high) - Selvedge borderSolid dark navy border runs along the right and bottom edges with a subtle diagonal ribbed texture visible in the fabric weave.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.76 · w 0.86 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hem detailSewn rolled hem visible along the bottom edge producing a slightly raised stitched ridge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.86 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (medium) - Brand marking“Lower right border has a white printed wordmark reading simons and a small circular emblem immediately to its left.”
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.80 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Top right fold overlapTop edge folded inward creating a narrow horizontal strip of patterned fabric that overlaps the main face near the top right corner.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath; image is centered, well lit, and shows minor top-right crop where the fabric fold sits.
- Background and surfaceUniform light grey background with a soft diffuse shadow cast below and slightly to the left of the pocket square.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting with low specular highlights and soft shadowing around the folded edges.
- Image framingSquare occupies the central area of the frame with small margins on all sides; no props or packaging visible.
- Legibility limitationFine woven texture and tiny pattern details are visible but would be difficult to read at very small scales.
- Transcribed text“simons”
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
Colors
dark navy· pattern background#14141Bnavy· selvedge border#252A43burgundy· pattern accents - burgundybeige· pattern accents - beigewhite· brand wordmark#ECECEC- Overall shape and presentationSquare fabric folded once and presented flat with the top edge slightly rolled inward showing a small overlap at the top right corner.