Le 31
Sepia Floral 100% Silk Tie
This is a 100% silk necktie with a sepia floral print, designed in Canada by Le 31 by Simons and made in the UK. It features a modern 2.75-inch (7 cm) width and a smooth satin finish with large-scale floral motifs. Suitable for formal or business wear, this tie provides a classic accessory for suits and dress shirts.
- Color
- Sepia
- Material
- 100% silk
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Color
Size
Specifications
Luxurious silk tie with sepia floral pattern, modern width of 2.75 inches, designed exclusively for Simons in Canada, made in the UK.
100% silk fabric, modern 2.75-inch width, exclusive design
- Color
- Sepia · brown
- Material
- 100% silk
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- Luxurious 100% silk fabric
- Modern style
- 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide
- Made in the UK
- Exclusive Le 31 by Simons design
- Sepia floral pattern
Product Insights
Le 31's Sepia Floral 100% Silk Tie is a UK-made exclusive priced at 49 CAD, offering a muted floral pattern enriched by the silk's natural sheen on a modern classic 2.75-inch width. It pairs with slim-to-moderate lapels and lean-to-average builds, but requires careful care—roll loosely and store flat to prevent distortion, steam for wrinkles, and use cornstarch for oil stains—as the delicate silk demands maintenance to preserve shape and luster.
- Width
2.75-inch width is the modern classic standard, versatile across settings.
Why this is supported
Style authorities define the 2.75–3.25-inch range as the modern versatile standard. Thetiebar.com states,
Tie widths between 2.75 and 3.25 inches are currently in style and considered a classic choice rather than a passing trend.
thetiebar.comand lucho.com notes that
the dominant trend right now leans back toward medium and slightly wider ties in the 2.75 to 3.25 inch range, especially in professional settings.
lucho.comLe 31's 2.75-inch width consciously departs from the traditional 3.25–3.5-inch default; hewore.com reports that
Most modern ties measure around 2.75–3.5 inches.
hewore.comand lucho.com adds that
A regular tie at 3 to 3.5 inches matches most classic suit lapels.
lucho.comCompared to a similarly priced silk tie with a 6 cm blade (Brook Taverner), the Le 31's 7 cm width offers a more classic proportion. The Brook Taverner spec is
Blade width 6 cm
brooktaverner.co.ukwhile the Le 31 description says
Modern style, 2.75" (7 cm) wide
lyst.comFurthermore, while some Le 31 ties are labeled
Made in Italy
lyst.comthis sepia floral tie is made in the UK, connecting it to England's floral silk printing heritage.
- Lapel and body fit
Pairs with slim-to-moderate lapels and flatters lean-to-average builds.
Why this is supported
The 2.75-inch width mirrors slim-to-moderate lapels; thetiebar.com advises that
Slim lapels work best with narrower ties of between 2.5 - 2.75 inches.
thetiebar.comThis width flatters lean and average builds, as lucho.com notes that
They look best on slim builds with fitted, narrow-lapel jackets.
lucho.comAdditionally, the width sits in the sweet spot between skinny 2-inch and traditional 3.5-inch ties, making it versatile across jacket cuts and body types.
- Shape preservation
Roll loosely and store flat to prevent silk width from distorting.
Why this is supported
To preserve the 2.75-inch shape, rolling the tie loosely and storing flat is recommended. Thetiebar.com warns that
Hanging: You can hang silk ties on a tie rack but after time, the weight of the silk may distort the shape of the tie.
thetiebar.com- Pattern
Muted sepia floral pattern is balanced on modern 2.75 width and suits fall/winter.
Why this is supported
The muted palette is key:
A brown-based, desaturated floral motif gives the tie an earthy, vintage-inspired feel that sets it apart from typical bright florals — a deliberate choice that anchors it in fall and winter wardrobes year after year.
Printed vs. jacquard silk texture — sepia_floral_paletteThis same muted quality ensures the pattern is well-proportioned on the 2.75" width:
the all-over sepia floral pattern remains balanced because the muted palette prevents the design from feeling overpowering on the slimmer surface.
Printed vs. jacquard silk texture — modern_width_and_pattern_scaleThe width itself is a modern design choice, as the brand calls it modern style.
- Craftsmanship
UK-made silk tie with natural sheen that enriches sepia tones and honors tradition.
Why this is supported
The tie's UK origin is deliberate, aligning with England's floral printing heritage:
this sepia floral shifts production to the UK — a deliberate alignment of its intricate botanical motif with England's centuries-old reputation for printing fine floral designs on silk.
What 'Made in the UK' means for tie quality — le_31_s_italian_to_uk_sourcing_pivotThe 100% silk fabric's natural luster further enhances the print:
- Styling versatility
Muted sepia floral base coordinates with secondary-colored pocket squares.
Why this is supported
The tie's muted palette allows easy accessorizing:
pairing a pocket square with the secondary or tertiary color in a floral tie is the best option to create a cohesive look.
thetiebar.com- UK production
Le 31's only UK-made Exclusive tie, at the same price as Italian models, with a floral print tied to English silk heritage.
Why this is supported
Research shows this tie is the only UK-sourced model in Le 31's Exclusive Collection—
While other ties in the Le 31 Exclusive Collection are stamped 'Made in Italy' (as seen on the diagonal stripe and varsity stripe models), this sepia floral shifts production to the UK
What 'Made in the UK' means for tie quality — le_31_s_italian_to_uk_sourcing_pivot—and that this shift consciously aligns its floral design with
England's centuries-old reputation for printing fine floral designs on silk
What 'Made in the UK' means for tie quality — le_31_s_italian_to_uk_sourcing_pivot. Further, despite the different sourcing, the tie is priced at 49 CAD, the same as its Italian-made counterparts, offering the heritage at no premium.
- Luster
The 100% silk's natural sheen adds depth to the sepia floral and keeps the pattern balanced at 2.75 inches.
Why this is supported
The tie's 100% silk exhibits a
natural, soft sheen that enriches the sepia tones under different lighting, adding visual depth
Printed vs. jacquard silk texture — 100_silk_luster. At 2.75 inches, this sheen also gives the blade a polished finish, and the pattern remains balanced:
the all-over sepia floral pattern remains balanced because the muted palette prevents the design from feeling overpowering
Printed vs. jacquard silk texture — modern_width_and_pattern_scale.
- Texture
The silk has a smooth, supple hand with fine woven texture perceptible at close view.
Why this is supported
The tie's 100% silk fabric has a smooth, supple hand with perceptible fine woven texture, described as a
premium hand
Printed vs. jacquard silk texture — 100_silk_luster.
- Care
Steaming is safest for wrinkles; dry cleaning best preserves shape and luster.
Why this is supported
To preserve the silk's luster while removing wrinkles,
Steaming is the safest way to remove wrinkles from a silk tie.
thetiebar.comDirect iron contact risks scorching:
Never allow the iron to directly touch the silk fabric.
thetiebar.comSubmerging the tie can warp the internal interlining:
When fully submerged, it can shrink, stiffen, or warp independently of the outer silk shell — distorting the tie’s shape in ways that cannot be pressed or steamed back into place.
hewore.comTherefore, dry cleaning is recommended:
We recommend dry cleaning for this 100% silk tie
What are the recommended care instructions for this 100% silk tie? Is it dry clean only?.
- Origin
Made in the UK, leveraging English silk-printing tradition for precise patterns and consistent sheen.
Why this is supported
The tie is made in the UK, which ties to
a deliberate alignment of its intricate botanical motif with England's centuries-old reputation for printing fine floral designs on silk
What 'Made in the UK' means for tie quality — le_31_s_italian_to_uk_sourcing_pivot. This heritage is associated with precise pattern reproduction and consistent luster.
- Pocket square
Pair with a solid pocket square in a secondary hue from the floral pattern — sage, dusty blue, or charcoal.
Why this is supported
For this sepia floral tie, the styling advice is to choose a solid pocket square in a non-dominant hue from the pattern.
Instead of matching the taupe base, pull a non-dominant hue from the floral pattern — a sage green, a dusty blue, or a charcoal — into a solid linen or silk pocket square
Styling a sepia floral tie for different occasions — accent_color_pocket_square_synergy, a trick that ensures a cohesive look without a monochrome set.
pairing a pocket square with the secondary or tertiary color in a floral tie is the best option to create a cohesive look.
thetiebar.com- Wrinkle removal
Steaming removes wrinkles without scorching silk.
Why this is supported
The Tie Bar advises that
Steaming is the safest way to remove wrinkles from a silk tie.
thetiebar.comand warns that
Never allow the iron to directly touch the silk fabric.
thetiebar.com- Water damage
Test dye stability before spot cleaning and never fully submerge.
Why this is supported
Before any liquid cleaning, test a hidden seam:
If any color transfers to the swab, stop.
hewore.comThis indicates unstable dye. Also, full submersion can permanently damage the tie's structure:
When fully submerged, it can shrink, stiffen, or warp independently of the outer silk shell — distorting the tie’s shape in ways that cannot be pressed or steamed back into place.
hewore.com- Oil stain
Cornstarch draws out oil stains without moisture.
Why this is supported
For oil stains, hewore.com recommends:
Cover the stain generously with talcum powder or cornstarch.
hewore.comThis draws out the oil without water, preventing water rings.
- Storage
Roll, don't hang, to prevent shape distortion.
Why this is supported
The Tie Bar warns that hanging can cause shape distortion:
after time, the weight of the silk may distort the shape of the tie.
thetiebar.comRolling prevents this.
Image Analysis
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Product
A rolled silk necktie shown at an angled front view; visible pointed blade with a sepia floral print and a rolled narrow tail on the left.
- Overall shapeTie is rolled from the narrow end on the left with the wider blade laid out to the right, ending in a pointed tip.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - Surface material and finishSmooth fabric with a subtle satin sheen consistent with silk; light reflections visible on curved surfaces.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high) - Print patternLarge-scale floral motifs in blended sepia tones with soft-edged petals and occasional darker abstract shapes overlaying the background.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Rolled narrow end detailTightly rolled narrow section shows concentric layers of the same printed fabric with visible inner spiral.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.42 (high) - Blade tip stitchingPointed tip has a visible seam or stitch line along the edge near the tip area.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (medium) - Visible texture detailFine woven texture of the fabric is visible at close range, producing a slight diagonal grain in highlights.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a light neutral background with a soft shadow beneath the tie; the product is centered and evenly lit with soft directional highlights.
- Background and surfaceFlat, light gray neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the tie, indicating a light source from above-left.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal angle showing both the rolled narrow end and the face of the blade; image crops comfortably around the product with space above.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear detail and natural color rendering.
Colors
sepia brown· main field and petals#645244cream beige· lighter petal accents#BCBCBCdark navy· dark abstract shapes#333333- Overall shapeTie is rolled from the narrow end on the left with the wider blade laid out to the right, ending in a pointed tip.