Le 31
Pure Wool Solid Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy
This is a pure wool solid tie from the Le 31 by Simons exclusive collection, designed in Canada and made in Italy. It is crafted from 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico, featuring a modern 2.75-inch (7 cm) width and a fine twill-like texture. Suitable for formal and business attire, the tie has a classic pointed blade and is available in black.
- Material
- 100% wool
- Gender
- male
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Color
Size
Specifications
Pure wool tie in solid color made in Italy from exclusive Vitale Barberis Canonico fabric.
100% wool, modern style, 2.75 inch width
- Material
- 100% wool
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- pure wool fabric
- exclusive collection from Italy
- designed in Canada
- 100% wool by Vitale Barberis Canonico
- modern style
- 2.75 inch width
- made in Italy
Product Insights
This necktie from Italian brand Le 31 is woven with 100% Vitale Barberis Canonico wool from a 1663 family mill trusted by Zegna, Ferrari, and Drake's, offering superior drape and knot definition. At CA$99, it undercuts comparable VBC wool ties. Its 2.75-inch width and solid texture suit smart-casual fall/winter looks, pairing well with patterned jackets, but the matte wool finish signals smart-casual rather than formal, working best with tweed blazers over worsted suits. Requires dry cleaning.
- Mill heritage
Woven with wool from the 1663 family mill trusted by Zegna, Ferrari, and Drake's.
Why this is supported
The mill's commercial origins are documented in
The “quinternetto delle taglie” (literally a “small, five-page list of sizes”) dates to 1663
vitalebarberiscanonico.com. This family business was admitted to Les Hénokiens in 2013, an association that
brings together family-run companies that have been active for at least two centuries
vitalebarberiscanonico.com. Today its largest customer is
the Italian fabric mill and luxury menswear fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna
en.wikipedia.org, and it produces exclusive cloths for Drake's and holds the Solaro license. Ferrari uses VBC wool for its tailor-made program. The Biella water source is part of the mill's advantage.
- Value
CA$99 — less expensive than other VBC wool ties (Suitsupply $105, MEMENTOMORI $130).
Why this is supported
The listed price on Lyst is
$99.00
lyst.com, while comparable VBC ties from Suitsupply sell for
105 USD
baltzar.comand from MEMENTOMORI for
USD 130.00
mmmori.com, positioning this tie as more affordable despite equivalent heritage.
- Styling versatility
Solid wool tie suited for fall/winter, pairs with patterned jackets, and its texture works for smart-casual
Why this is supported
Style guides recommend wool ties for fall and winter, noting that
and that
. This tie’s solid color and matte texture make it versatile across business and smart-casual settings.
- Drape
This tie yields a superior knot, better dimple, and nicer drape.
Why this is supported
The Vitale Barberis Canonico wool tie is expected to deliver a superior knot, better dimple, and nicer drape due to the high quality of the material:
When a tie is made from higher quality material, it will give you a superior knot, better dimple, and nicer drape.
styleforum.netAdditionally, the fabric's weight and body prevent the tie from curling and help it lie flat, as noted by tie enthusiasts.
- Fabric provenance
100% wool from Vitale Barberis Canonico, world's oldest mill (est. 1663) and top supplier to Zegna.
Why this is supported
Vitale Barberis Canonico is the world's oldest wool mill, founded in 1663:
Established in 1663, Vitale Barberis Canonico is the world’s oldest fabric mill.
suitsupply.comIt is the largest supplier to Ermenegildo Zegna, holds exclusive licenses for Harrisons' Solaro and Drake's archive reproductions, and uses Biella's mineral-rich waters in its treatment process:
Situated among countless mountain springs, creeks, lakes and rivers, Biella’s mills have enjoyed a ready supply of pristine, mineral rich waters needed to wash and treat wools, and mix with natural dyes.
suitsupply.com- Width
2.75-inch width fits slim lapels and avoids extremes.
Why this is supported
At 2.75 inches, the tie fits slim lapels, as style guides recommend ties between 2.5 and 2.75 inches for slim lapels:
Slim lapels work best with narrower ties of between 2.5 - 2.75 inches.
thetiebar.comThe width also sits within the 2.75–3.25-inch range considered a classic, not trendy, width:
Tie widths between 2.75 and 3.25 inches are currently in style and considered a classic choice rather than a passing trend.
thetiebar.comIt avoids both ultra-skinny ties under 2 inches and overly wide ties over 4 inches, with style advice warning that the latter gives an outdated 1990s look:
Wearing overly wide ties that exceed 4 inches. These ties evoke an outdated 1990s styling and overwhelm modern suit proportions.
thetiebar.comFinally, compared to other Vitale Barberis Canonico wool ties, which commonly measure 8–8.5 cm (3.15–3.35 inches), the 7 cm (2.75 inches) width is notably slimmer, giving it a more contemporary proportion.
- Seasonal styling
Solid wool tie is the recommended cold-weather choice that pairs with patterned jackets.
Why this is supported
Style guides unanimously position wool as the cold-weather tie fabric. Parisian Gentleman notes that choosing a textured wool tie in winter
The Tie Bar advises directly to
Additionally, for patterned jackets, the same source explains that a solid tie avoids visual clashing:
- Formality
Matte wool texture signals smart-casual, best with tweed blazers not worsted suits.
Why this is supported
The wool's matte texture lowers the formality of the tie. Parisian Gentleman explains that
. This indicates the tie is best suited for soft-shouldered jackets, tweed blazers, and smart-casual occasions, not smooth worsted business suits.
- Seasonal style
Wool tie signals seasonal style for fall/winter.
Why this is supported
Style authorities specifically tie wool textures to colder months.
The simple act of picking a textured wool tie during the winter
parisiangentleman.comand the advice to
Go with wools and cashmeres for fall and winter.
thetiebar.com- Care
Dry clean only; spot clean minor marks with a damp cloth.
Why this is supported
The recommended care for this 100% wool tie is professional dry cleaning to maintain its shape and finish.
For 100% wool ties, we recommend dry cleaning only to maintain the fabric's shape and finish.
What are the recommended care instructions for this wool tie?For minor marks, spot cleaning with a damp cloth is acceptable, but more extensive soil requires professional dry cleaning.
Spot cleaning with a damp cloth may be okay for minor marks, but avoid machine washing or soaking.
What are the recommended care instructions for this wool tie?
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front-facing view of a rolled solid dark tie placed on its side showing the blade tip and the rolled tail; visible fine woven texture across the fabric.
- Overall shapeSingle regular pointed tie blade visible in front with the remaining length rolled into a tight cylinder behind the blade.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.65 (high) - Blade tipWide pointed blade tip facing forward with straight folded edges and a smooth finished hem.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.46 · w 0.46 · h 0.46 (high) - Rolled tailTail of the tie tightly rolled into a concentric spiral visible on the left side, showing the inner coil edges.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric textureFine diagonal woven texture (twill-like) visible across the blade and roll, giving a subtle directional weave appearance.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Edge finishClean stitched or folded edges visible along the blade perimeter without fraying.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.46 · w 0.46 · h 0.46 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting from upper left producing a faint shadow to the lower right; product centered and cropped with full tie visible.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible textures or props.
- ShadowSoft cast shadow falling to the lower right of the tie, indicating a light source from the upper left.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.66 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (medium) - CompositionProduct placed near the lower half of the frame and centered horizontally with ample empty space above.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the tie with even lighting and no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
black· tie fabric#1C1C1B- Overall shapeSingle regular pointed tie blade visible in front with the remaining length rolled into a tight cylinder behind the blade.