Atkinsons
Preppy-Stripe Tie
This preppy-stripe necktie is crafted from 100% silk and measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) in width. It features a diagonal pattern of navy and burgundy stripes with narrow yellow and pale accent stripes, made in the UK with the English Atkinsons label at Le 31. Designed for formal or business wear, it serves as a classic accessory for suits and dress shirts.
- Material
- 100% silk
- Gender
- male
- Style
- preppy, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Specifications
Modern preppy-stripe silk tie from English Atkinsons
2.75 inch width, 100% silk, made in the UK
- Material
- 100% silk
- Style
- preppy, modern
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- modern style
- 2.75 inch (7 cm) width
- made in the United Kingdom
- 100% silk construction
- preppy-stripe pattern
- English Atkinsons label
Product Insights
Atkinsons' Preppy-Stripe Tie (99 CAD, often on sale for $49.95) adapts British regimental stripes for American prep style with left-to-right orientation and a 2.75-inch blade width that modernizes the pattern for contemporary slim suits. Made from 100% silk in a denser repp weave than the brand's signature silk-wool poplin, it ties a clean four-in-hand without excess bulk and requires specialist dry-cleaning.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Stripes descend from British regimental colors, adapted to American prep style.
- Fabric
- 100% silk with repp weave, denser than the brand's signature silk-wool poplin.
- Wearability
- 2.75-inch blade ties a clean four-in-hand without excess bulk.
- Stripe direction and naming
- Stripes descend left-to-right, reversing British regimental orientation, and are labeled 'Preppy-Stripe' to signal American affiliation-free tradition.
- Blade width
- 2.75-inch blade width modernizes the traditional pattern for contemporary slim suits.
- Weave
- Genuine repp weave feels denser and more substantial than printed alternates.
- Care
- Untie the tie by reversing the knot to avoid creases; blot stains gently with a clean cloth and never rub; dry-clean only with a specialist who handles fine silks.
- Price comparison
- Sale price $49.95, about half the typical Atkinsons poplin retail of $95
- Fit
- Narrower 7 cm blade suits modern slim-lapel suits and blazers.
- Design
- Navy and burgundy preppy stripe pattern with narrow yellow and pale accent stripes at 2.75 inches wide, using the American stripe direction to avoid regimental faux pas.
- Brand heritage
- Atkinsons has made neckwear since 1820, supplied Queen Victoria’s court train, and President John F. Kennedy wore Atkinsons ties.
- Silk vs poplin
- The 100% silk construction gives this tie higher luster and a more fluid drape than Atkinsons' signature silk-wool poplin, so it catches the light against a navy blazer.
- Manufacturing origin
- This Atkinsons tie is made in the UK.
Product record
- Title
- Preppy-Stripe Tie
- Brand
- Atkinsons
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Preppy-Stripe Tie: Choose this if you want a modern-style silk tie in a slimmer width—it measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide and is made of 100% silk, with UK craftsmanship. Its diagonal striped design alternates navy blue and burgundy with narrow yellow and pale trim stripes, and it comes in one size in the Navy/Midnight Blue colorway.[1,2] | Rugby-Stripe Tie: Choose this if you want a modern-style, 100% silk tie in a 2.75 inch (7 cm) width, made in the UK by Atkinsons, an English label sold at Le 31. It features diagonal rugby-style stripes alternating dark navy and medium green bands separated by a narrow white stripe, with a pointed blade tip where the stripe alignment runs continuously. It is offered only in one size in the Navy/Midnight Blue colour, so it suits shoppers seeking that single classic variant.[3,4] | Varsity Diagonal-Stripe Tie: Choose this if you want a modern-style, UK-made 100% silk tie with a classic varsity look: wide diagonal stripes in dark navy and deep red separated by thin yellow lines, on a closely ribbed woven fabric. The blade measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide with a pointed tip, and it comes in one size in the Red colorway. One Reddit commenter liked its look, comparing it to Late Night with the Devil as a tie.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A rolled silk-like necktie shown from the front with diagonal preppy stripes in alternating navy and burgundy, accented by narrow yellow and pale stripes; visible textured rib weave and a tapered tip.
- Overall presentationTie is rolled from the narrow end with the wider blade displayed to the right and the rolled coil visible on the left, resting on a flat surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high) - Geometry and proportionsVisible blade has a classic pointed/tapered tip and broad triangular profile; the tie is shown partially unrolled with the coil of folded fabric forming concentric layers.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.49 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.31 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high) - Surface textureFine horizontal ribbed weave visible across the tie, creating a subtle diagonal sheen along the stripe direction.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.46 (high) - Stripe patternDiagonal stripes running from upper left to lower right: alternating wide fields of navy blue and burgundy separated by narrow trim lines consisting of a thin pale stripe and a thin yellow stripe.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Rolled coil detailLeft side shows the tie rolled tightly with visible inner layers of the same stripe pattern forming a spiral.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.24 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow below; even studio lighting and slight cast shadow to the lower right; centered composition with the tie slightly angled toward the viewer.
- Background and surfacePlain light gray background and flat surface with no visible props or packaging.
- ShadowingSoft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly to the lower right of the tie indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionStudio product shot with the tie occupying the lower two thirds of the frame and negative space above.
Colors
navy blue· wide stripes (navy areas)#343C53burgundy· wide stripes (burgundy areas)yellow· narrow accent stripes (yellow)pale beige· narrow accent stripes (pale)- Overall presentationTie is rolled from the narrow end with the wider blade displayed to the right and the rolled coil visible on the left, resting on a flat surface.