Blick
Retro Diamond Tie
This Retro Diamond Tie is a modern necktie from Blick at Le 31, crafted in Italy from a cotton-silk blend. It features a light blue woven ground with a repeating diamond motif in navy and white, and measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) in width. Intended for professional or formal attire, the tie provides a refined accessory for dress shirts and suits.
- Material
- Cotton-silk
- Gender
- male
- Style
- retro, modern, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Color
Size
Specifications
Modern style tie in cotton-silk blend with diamond pattern, 2.75 inches wide, made in Italy.
Cotton-silk fabric blend, modern 2.75 inch width, diamond pattern design.
- Material
- Cotton-silk
- Secondary
- silk
- Style
- retro, modern, classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- cotton-silk blend fabric
- 2.75 inch (7 cm) width
- modern style
- made in Italy
- diamond pattern
- retro inspired
Product Insights
This Blick tie, a Simons private-label Italian import, uses 50/50 silk-cotton with a woven diamond pattern for a matte, breathable finish and tight construction typically found in $80–150 ties, now marked down to $29.95—polyester pricing for Italian craftsmanship. Its 2.75-inch width suits most suits, but requires dry cleaning to preserve the fabric.
- Italian quality
At 29.95 CAD, this Simons private-label Italian tie delivers stitch density and fabric sourcing equivalent to $80–$150 ties.
Why this is supported
At the 29.95 CAD sale price, this tie undercuts domestic polyester ties while delivering the higher stitch density and quality-controlled fabric sourcing typical of Italian manufacturing, which normally commands $80–$150. The original $99 retail anchor places it alongside mid-market Italian brands. As a Simons house label (Blick at Le 31), the tie benefits from private-label quality control and design standards that compete with European entry-luxury labels.
The tie is part of Simons' private-label line designed to compete with European entry-luxury, originally priced at $99 to match mid-market Italian labels, now on clearance at $29.95. This captures in-house design standards and Italian stitch density at a price typical of fast-fashion ties. This is corroborated by multiple sources referencing the brand's positioning and original price anchor.
- Positioning
Markdown $99→$29.95 brings Italian cotton-silk tie to polyester price.
Why this is supported
Originally priced at $99, the tie's clearance markdown to $29.95 positions its Italian-made cotton-silk construction in the price bracket of polyester ties. Polyester ties are described as
The 100% polyester fabric is surprisingly soft, water-resistant, and incredibly durable.
woolworthonfifth.comand
The woven microfiber feels substantial and silky, tying a beautiful, dimpled knot every single time.
woolworthonfifth.com. Thus, at $29.95, this tie offers an alternative material composition. Its 2.75-inch width provides a versatile fit rarely found at this price, and as a Simons house brand (Blick at Le 31), the clearance price removes the retail markup while preserving design standards.
- Width
2.75-inch width fits most suit lapels and shirt collars.
Why this is supported
The 2.75-inch width
splits the difference between skinny (2–2.5") and traditional (3.25–3.5") proportions
How this tie compares at the sale price — 2_75_inch_width_versatile_modern_cut, making it compatible with most suit lapels and shirt collars.
- Pattern versatility
Woven diamond pattern pairs well with solid and patterned shirts.
Why this is supported
The diamond pattern is likely woven, creating a subtle texture that pairs well with both solid and patterned shirts without visual conflict.
- Craftsmanship
Italian-made 50/50 silk-cotton tie from Simons house brand yields natural matte finish, breathability, and tight construction.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified the tie's material and construction through research. The 50/50 silk-cotton blend differentiates it from glossy polyester ties; one source characterizes those as:
This tie's Italian manufacture ensures tighter stitch density and quality-controlled sourcing. Additionally, the Blick at Le 31 house brand enforces design standards that further assure quality.
Italian-made construction
signals higher stitch density and quality-controlled fabric sourcing
How this tie compares at the sale price — italian_provenance_at_30. The cotton-silk blend delivers a natural matte texture and breathability that works with both wool and linen, broadening seasonal compatibility.
- Care
Dry cleaning is recommended to preserve this cotton-silk tie.
Why this is supported
The Q&A for this tie provides the care instruction:
we generally recommend dry cleaning to preserve the fabric and shape.
What are the recommended care instructions for this tie?This distinguishes it from polyester ties at a similar price:
it’s a natural-fiber tie at a synthetic-tie price
How this tie compares at the sale price — cotton_silk_vs_polyester_at_this_price— and its Italian craftsmanship and woven-or-printed pattern both benefit from professional dry cleaning to maintain shape and integrity.
- Pattern construction
Diamond pattern is woven into the cotton-silk fabric.
Why this is supported
The product's Q&A panel states that the pattern is likely woven:
Based on the cotton-silk fabric and Italian craftsmanship, the pattern is most likely woven, but we cannot confirm definitively.
Is the diamond pattern woven into the fabric or printed on the surface?Italian tie norms at the original $99 price point standardly include woven patterns, and the cotton-silk blend is typical for woven rather than printed construction—printed patterns are nearly exclusive to polyester ties. The original price places this tie in the same tier as brands that standardly feature woven patterns.
Italian manufacturing in ties is typically the domain of $80–$150 product; this tie’s ‘Made in Italy’ tag signals higher stitch density and quality-controlled fabric sourcing
How this tie compares at the sale price — italian_provenance_at_30
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Rolled light blue woven tie shown front-facing with a pointed tip and an all-over small diamond square motif in darker blue and white; visible diagonal twill weave texture and a rolled narrow end at left.
- Overall shapeNecktie shown partially rolled at the narrow end on the left and with the wider pointed blade displayed to the right.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.52 (high) - Surface textureFine diagonal ribbed twill weave visible across the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Pattern motifRegular repeating small square/diamond motifs with a dark blue outline and a white or very light interior, arranged in offset rows across the tie.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Roll detailNarrow end tightly rolled into a visible cylinder on the left with layered concentric folds of the same fabric.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.46 (high) - Blade tipWider blade ends in a pointed triangular tip visible at lower right, showing the pattern continuing to the edge.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a flat light gray background with soft shadow below the tie; even studio lighting with a slight highlight on the rolled edge.
- Background and shadowPlain light gray background with a soft cast shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the tie.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the rolled edge and minimal specular glare.
Colors
light blue· main fabric#ABBBC4navy blue· pattern outline#334354white· pattern center accents#C3C3C3- Overall shapeNecktie shown partially rolled at the narrow end on the left and with the wider pointed blade displayed to the right.