Le 31
Pure Wool Houndstooth Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy
This is a pure wool houndstooth necktie from Le 31 by Simons, made in Italy from 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico. With a classic black-and-white houndstooth pattern and a 2.75-inch (7 cm) modern width, this necktie is designed in Canada for formal and business wear.
- Material
- 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
- Gender
- male
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Specifications
Modern houndstooth tie made from 100% wool by Vitale Barberis Canonico.
100% wool fabric, 2.75 inch width, modern style, made in Italy.
- Material
- 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
- modern style
- 2.75 inch width (7 cm)
- made in Italy
- exclusive collection
- houndstooth pattern
- designed in Canada
- pure wool
Product Insights
Le 31's Pure Wool Houndstooth Tie from Italy weaves centuries of heritage into a modern accessory: the houndstooth pattern, dating to Bronze Age salt mines and adopted by the Prince of Wales and Chanel, is structurally woven in 100% wool from Vitale Barberis Canonico, a mill established in 1663 that controls all production steps and uses hydropower for sustainable manufacturing. The tie is likely hand-rolled and self-tipped, a premium finish typical of high-end neckties, and its 2.75-inch width pairs well with both slim and standard lapels. At a sale price of $49.95 CAD—roughly half the cost of comparable VBC ties—it offers exceptional value, though care requires dry cleaning to preserve shape, a tradeoff against easier-care polyester blends.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Houndstooth originates in Bronze Age salt mines and was elevated by Prince of Wales and Chanel.
- Mill provenance
- 100% wool from Vitale Barberis Canonico, a mill established in 1663 with 13th-generation mastery.
- Hand-rolled finish
- Le 31 does not specify whether the tie is hand-rolled and self-tipped or machine-finished; the brand does not confirm a hand-rolled finish.
- Mill pedigree
- Vitale Barberis Canonico mill dates to 1663 and controls all production steps.
- Value
- Le 31's 100% Vitale Barberis Canonico wool tie is priced well below comparable Italian-made 100% wool houndstooth ties from Paul Stuart and Viola Milano.
- Width
- 2.75-inch width pairs with slim and standard lapels.
- Care
- Dry clean only; machine washing or hand washing should be avoided to preserve the wool's material and shape.
- Construction
- The houndstooth pattern is structurally woven and will not fade or peel.
- Lapel pairing
- Pairs with slim lapels and standard 3-inch lapels within half-inch tolerance.
- Sustainable production
- Family-owned mill since 1663 uses hydropower and weaves a houndstooth that won't fade.
- Finish
- The tie's 100% wool fabric preserves the intended heft and matte texture of houndstooth, a quality lost on cotton or polyester versions.
- Manufacturing origin
- The tie is made in Italy with fabric from Vitale Barberis Canonico.
- Occasion suitability
- The houndstooth pattern is equally appropriate for a boardroom tie and a weekend blazer.
Product record
- Title
- Pure Wool Houndstooth Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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| Pure Wool Houndstooth Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want a classic black-and-white houndstooth tie in pure wool — the fabric is 100% wool by Vitale Barberis Canonico, made in Italy, and the Le 31 exclusive is designed in Canada. It has a modern 2.75 inch (7 cm) wide blade with a pointed tip, folded stitched edges, and a small-scale houndstooth that forms larger checked panels. It comes in one size in the Black and White colorway only.[1,2] | Pure Wool Solid Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want a modern, solid-colored wool tie in a narrower 2.75 inch (7 cm) width, made in Italy from 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico. It is an exclusive Le 31 design available in one size and seven colorways, including Black, Navy/Midnight Blue, Burgundy, Green, Blue, Chocolate/Espresso, and Fawn/Tobacco. Note that the visible fine twill-like weave and finished edges come from product-image analysis rather than confirmed fabric construction details.[3] | Check Pure Wool Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want a pure wool tie with a textured, slightly coarse weave and a light gray windowpane check over a navy background. It is a modern-style tie 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide, made in Italy from 100% wool by Vitale Barberis Canonico, as an exclusive Le 31 design from Canada in an exclusive collection from Italy. It comes in one size in a blue colorway.[4,5] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A rolled wool necktie shown with the blade facing forward; surface shows a small-scale black-and-white houndstooth that forms larger checked blocks. Tip is pointed and edges are folded with visible seam line.
- Overall shapeTraditional long tie blade visible with a pointed tip; the rest of the tie is rolled into a tight spiral behind the blade and sits on its side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Surface patternDense small-scale black-and-white houndstooth pattern repeated across the visible surface, arranged so that groups form larger rectangular checked panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.54 (high) - Material textureFabric surface with a fine woven texture consistent with wool, showing slight surface nap and weave detail at this scale.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.54 (medium) - Rolled end detailLeft side shows the tie tail rolled into a concentric spiral with the houndstooth pattern continuing seamlessly into the roll.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.32 · w 0.26 · h 0.44 (high) - Edge and tip finishBlade edges are folded and stitched with a narrow visible seam; the tip forms a symmetrical pointed end.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light grey background with soft shadow beneath the tie; frontal three-quarter view of the blade with roll visible to the left.
- Background and surfaceUniform light grey backdrop and flat surface with a soft diffuse shadow directly under and to the right of the tie.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingEven studio lighting with soft shadows and no harsh highlights, producing gentle shading on the roll and blade.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view showing the blade prominently in the foreground and the rolled tail behind and to the left; image centered horizontally with ample margin.
Colors
black· patterned surface#0E0E0Dwhite· patterned surface#C4C4C3- Overall shapeTraditional long tie blade visible with a pointed tip; the rest of the tie is rolled into a tight spiral behind the blade and sits on its side.