Le 31
Diagonal Fine-Stripe Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy
This is a men's necktie from the Le 31 by Simons collection, featuring a modern 2.75-inch (7 cm) width. It is crafted in Italy from 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico, with a navy blue ground and fine diagonal white stripes. Designed in Canada, this tie is suitable for formal and business attire.
- Material
- 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
- Gender
- male
- Style
- modern, classic, formal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Color
Size
Specifications
Modern wool tie with diagonal fine-stripe pattern, exclusively designed in Canada and made in Italy.
100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico, 2.75 inches wide, modern style.
- Material
- 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
- Style
- modern, classic, formal
- Occasion
- work, formal, wedding
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- diagonal fine-stripe pattern
- 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
- modern style, 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide
- made in Italy
- exclusive collection from Italy
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Diagonal Fine-Stripe Tie from Le 31 is a $99 CAD woven tie made of 100% wool from Vitale Barberis Canonico, a mill operating since 1663 in Biella, Italy, with legally regulated 'Made in Italy' production. Its woven diagonal stripe ensures colorfastness, while the 2.75-inch width straddles the line between skinny and classic, pairing best with a four-in-hand knot and slim lapels for a proportional look. However, it is designed for slim to average builds, risking an undersized appearance on broader frames.
- Material
100% wool from Vitale Barberis Canonico, a mill continuously operating since 1663.
Why this is supported
Vitale Barberis Canonico,
founded in 1663
perfecttailorbkk.com, weaves this tie's 100% wool. The diagonal fine stripe is
woven into the fabric
Is the diagonal fine-stripe pattern woven into the fabric or printed?, a hallmark of high-quality construction. The wool gives a
dry, chalky hand
Italian construction and Le 31's design approach — vitale_barberis_canonico_clothand structural drape that holds the tie's shape through the day. This is critical for the 2.75-inch width, ensuring it doesn't look flimsy under a slim-fit collar.
The diagonal fine-stripe pattern is woven into the fabric.
Is the diagonal fine-stripe pattern woven into the fabric or printed?This woven base gives the tie a
and provides
nuanced colour depth and structural drape as a bespoke suit’s fabric
Italian construction and Le 31's design approach — vitale_barberis_canonico_cloth.
The wool is woven at Vitale Barberis Canonico,
a family-run Italian wool mill founded in 1663 in Biella, the historic heart of Italian wool production.
perfecttailorbkk.comThis mill supplies fabric to Savile Row tailoring houses and represents a sweet spot in fabric quality:
VBC sits in the sweet spot between entry-level wool and ultra-luxury mills, offering premium quality at a fraction of Loro Piana’s pricing.
perfecttailorbkk.comAdditionally, the tie is legally designated Made in Italy, ensuring genuine Italian manufacture.
- Value
At $99 CAD, this tie sits in the mid-range of VBC wool ties, from $58 to $147+.
Why this is supported
VBC wool ties span a wide price spectrum. The Tie Bar sells one for
$58
thetiebar.com, while Shibumi Firenze lists a tie for
$147.00
shibumi-firenze.com. At $99 CAD, this tie falls in the middle. As one source notes, VBC
sits in the sweet spot between entry-level wool and ultra-luxury mills
perfecttailorbkk.com.
At $99 CAD, this tie sits between The Tie Bar's
direct-to-consumer VBC tie and Shibumi Firenze's
hand-rolled artisan piece. The $99 price reflects the Simons retail channel, which adds in-store convenience costs rather than fabric quality. As the brand states:
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com- Pattern construction
Diagonal stripe is woven, not printed, so it won't fade.
Why this is supported
The pattern is integral to the fabric:
The diagonal fine-stripe pattern is woven into the fabric.
Is the diagonal fine-stripe pattern woven into the fabric or printed?This means the stripes will not fade or peel with wear and cleaning.
- Knot pairing
Four-in-Hand knot fits the tie's 2.75-inch width without distorting a point collar.
Why this is supported
Styling sources recommend the Four-in-Hand knot for this tie width.
Its slightly asymmetrical, smaller profile sits neatly within the narrow spread, filling the space without distorting the collar.
sartale.comThis knot prevents the tie from bulging the collar points, resulting in a clean, professional look.
- Lapel pairing
Pairs best with slim lapels (2.5–3 in) for a proportional look.
Why this is supported
Menswear proportion rules state that tie width should mirror lapel width.
The width of your tie should generally mirror the width of your lapels at their widest point.
sartale.comFor this 2.75-inch tie, the ideal lapel width is 2.5 to 3 inches.
Slim lapels work best with narrower ties of between 2.5 - 2.75 inches.
thetiebar.comThis pairing creates a seamless visual echo.
- Body type
Designed for slim to average builds; risks looking undersized on broader frames.
Why this is supported
Style editors recommend 2.5 to 3-inch ties for slim builds.
Slim builds Go for 2.5–3 inches.
hewore.comThis 2.75-inch tie sits at the exact center of that range, flattering a lean chest without overwhelming it. On broader frames, it risks looking undersized.
- Width classification
Sources classify the 2.75-inch width as both a skinny tie (2–2.75 in) and a classic width (2.75–3.25 in).
Why this is supported
The tie's 2.75-inch width places it at the entry of the modern tie spectrum.
Most modern ties measure around 2.75–3.5 inches.
hewore.comAdditionally, widths between 2.75 and 3.25 inches are considered a classic choice.
Tie widths between 2.75 and 3.25 inches are currently in style and considered a classic choice rather than a passing trend.
thetiebar.comSimultaneously, the tie falls within the skinny tie category.
The skinny tie (approx. 2” to 2.75”)
lorenzicomo.comThus, the tie is uniquely positioned at the intersection of skinny and classic widths.
- Origin
Woven by Vitale Barberis Canonico, a family-run mill founded in 1663 in Biella, Italy, with legally regulated 'Made in Italy' production.
Why this is supported
VBC stands for Vitale Barberis Canonico, a family-run Italian wool mill founded in 1663 in Biella, the historic heart of Italian wool production.
perfecttailorbkk.comThis heritage contributes to the tie's performance:
knots cleanly and holds its form over a full day of wear
What Vitale Barberis Canonico wool brings to a tie — 360_year_old_biella_millAdditionally, the 'Made in Italy' label is legally regulated:
Italy’s “Made in Italy” label is regulated by law, requiring that the product’s most substantial manufacturing steps take place on Italian soil
Italian construction and Le 31's design approach — italian_origin_as_legal_designationThe mill's reputation is underscored by the description:
Woven at the legendary Vitale Barberis Mill in Italy
thetiebar.com.
- Made in Italy
Legally requires cutting, interlining insertion, and finishing in Italy.
Why this is supported
Under Italian law, the 'Made in Italy' label for a tie requires that the most substantial manufacturing steps take place in the country. This includes at least the cutting, interlining insertion, and finishing,
ensuring it is not simply assembled from imported components but genuinely produced within Italy’s textile tradition
Italian construction and Le 31's design approach — italian_origin_as_legal_designation. The tie further layers Italian provenance by using wool woven by Vitale Barberis Canonico, a historic mill
founded in 1663 in Biella, Italy
Italian construction and Le 31's design approach — vitale_barberis_canonico_cloth. Together, these details verify that both the fabric and the construction are rooted in Italy.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A rolled necktie shown front-facing with its blade angled toward the viewer; navy-blue textured fabric with evenly spaced diagonal thin white stripes.
- Overall shapeSingle necktie rolled from the narrow end with the wide blade unrolled and facing forward, blade tip visible at lower-right of the product area.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.72 · h 0.52 (high) - Fabric textureFine woven texture visible across the tie surface giving a slightly grainy appearance under the blue color.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.54 · h 0.44 (high) - Stripe patternDiagonal thin white stripes running from upper-left to lower-right at regular intervals across the blade and roll.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.32 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Roll detailVisible spiral of the rolled narrow end on the left side showing layered fabric edges.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.40 (high) - Blade edgeStraight-cut wide blade with a pointed tip and crisp finished edges visible at the frontmost lower-right area.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio-style shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow to the right; product centered and low in frame.
- BackgroundSolid light gray background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting producing a subtle cast shadow to the lower-right of the tie.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.64 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (medium) - Shot compositionProduct placed slightly left-of-center horizontally and lower-third vertically, photographed at a shallow front-on angle.
Colors
navy blue· main fabric#2B3453white· stripe lines#ECECEC- Overall shapeSingle necktie rolled from the narrow end with the wide blade unrolled and facing forward, blade tip visible at lower-right of the product area.