Le 31
Shaded Jacquard Tie
Shaded Jacquard Tie is a regular-width necktie from Le 31 by Simons, crafted from 100% silk with a jacquard weave featuring floral motifs and fine woven dot accents. It measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide and comes in Navy/Midnight Blue. Designed in Canada and made in the UK, this tie is suitable for formal and business wear and requires professional care.
- Material
- 100% silk
- Gender
- male
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Color
Size
Specifications
Luxurious 100% silk jacquard tie in a shaded pattern, modern width of 2.75 inches, made in the UK.
100% silk fabric, jacquard weave, shaded design, modern width, UK craftsmanship
- Material
- 100% silk
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- 100% silk fabric
- jacquard weave
- shaded pattern
- modern style
- 2.75 inch width
- made in the UK
- exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
This UK-made jacquard tie, rooted in Macclesfield's silk-weaving heritage, delivers a raised surface with moving sheen and preserved silk luster. Its woven pattern resists peeling and fading while holding a tight knot, using the same ombré technique found in ties priced $155–310, but at $49. The 2.75-inch width suits both modern and traditional jackets. The main tradeoff is its requirement for professional dry cleaning.
- Weave texture
Raised pattern with moving sheen and preserved silk luster.
Why this is supported
Jacquard weaving yields a raised, tactile pattern:
The defining characteristic of jacquard fabric is its raised pattern effect.
yilities.comThe pattern catches light differently to create a moving shimmer:
When light hits a jacquard necktie, the pattern catches illumination differently than the background fabric, creating a subtle, sophisticated shimmer that changes as the wearer moves.
yilities.comAnd the silk's luster is retained:
Natural protein fiber luster that enhances woven patterns
yilities.com- Durability
Woven pattern won't peel or fade; dense weave holds knot.
Why this is supported
The pattern is woven into the fabric, so it doesn't peel or fade:
Durability. Because the design is part of the fabric, it typically wears better than a surface print over time.
jamesmortonties.co.ukAnd the dense weave gives the tie the structure to hold a crisp knot:
Jacquard has a more structured body and holds the knot better.
seteriemosconi.com- Craftsmanship
UK-made with Macclesfield silk-weaving heritage.
Why this is supported
Jacquard weaving has a 200-year history:
Jacquard weaving, named after its inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard, revolutionized the textile industry in 1804 and remains the gold standard for creating intricate, premium fabrics used in luxury neckties and scarves today.
yilities.comThis tie is made in the UK, drawing on that tradition:
We are one of the last remaining UK tie makers and we’re proud of our Made in England label which provides an assurance of service and provenance for you, and a higher perception of quality and value for your customers.
mustardties.com- Construction
Woven jacquard resists fading, holds knots, and creates a moving sheen.
Why this is supported
The shaded gradient is produced by a jacquard weave, where the design is woven into the fabric, making it inherently more resilient than a print.
Durability. Because the design is part of the fabric, it typically wears better than a surface print over time.
jamesmortonties.co.ukThis construction also gives the silk more body, helping the tie hold a crisp knot.
Jacquard has a more structured body and holds the knot better.
seteriemosconi.comThe woven threads create a dynamic sheen that shifts with movement.
When light hits a jacquard necktie, the pattern catches illumination differently than the background fabric, creating a subtle, sophisticated shimmer that changes as the wearer moves.
yilities.comThe pattern also has a three-dimensional tactile quality.
And the silk's natural luster is fully retained through the weaving process.
Natural protein fiber luster that enhances woven patterns
yilities.comThis jacquard technique, perfected in 1804, is the gold standard for luxury tie fabrics.
- Value
Uses same woven-ombré technique as $155-$310 luxury ties.
Why this is supported
The woven-ombré technique matches that of Robert Talbott's Best of Class tie, priced at $155.
$155.00
samstailoring.comA Charvet jacquard tie in a similar shaded pattern sells for $310.
$310
Value compared to similar silk ties — charvet_s_310_watermarkThus, Le 31 delivers comparable luxury at a fraction of the cost.
- Heritage
Made in UK, tied to centuries of silk-weaving tradition.
Why this is supported
The tie is produced in the UK, a region with a silk-weaving history dating to the 1700s.
screen-printed by our printers in Macclesfield, where silk production has been a living trade since the eighteenth century.
rampleyandco.comBeing one of the last UK tie makers adds credibility.
We are one of the last remaining UK tie makers and we’re proud of our Made in England label which provides an assurance of service and provenance for you, and a higher perception of quality and value for your customers.
mustardties.comDespite this heritage, the tie is competitively priced against imports like the Korean-made $36 tie.
$36.00
royalsilkusa.comThis combination of craft origin and affordability is rarely found.
- Width
The 2.75-inch width works with both modern trim suits and traditional jackets, making it a timeless choice.
Why this is supported
Industry guidance from The Tie Bar confirms that
Tie widths between 2.75 and 3.25 inches are currently in style and considered a classic choice rather than a passing trend.
thetiebar.comThis places the 2.75-inch width in a versatile sweet spot that pairs equally well with modern trim suits and traditional tailored jackets.
- Provenance
UK-made jacquard tie, rooted in Macclesfield's silk history and London's East End craftsmanship.
Why this is supported
This UK-made jacquard tie draws on a deep history of silk production in Macclesfield,
screen-printed by our printers in Macclesfield, where silk production has been a living trade since the eighteenth century.
rampleyandco.comThe Macclesfield tradition complements London's East End workshop legacy, where
a 'Made in the UK' tie from a Canadian house brand still taps into that legacy, carrying an implicit promise of material discernment and careful assembly passed down through a small community of specialist machinists and cutters.
Significance of UK craftsmanship — macclesfield_east_end_lineageMoreover, the UK origin signals added care:
The 'Made in the UK' label on a $49 CAD tie is unusual — UK silk tie production typically carries a craft premium from higher labor costs and traditional finishing methods like hand slip-stitching
Styling the modern 2.75-inch tie — uk_made_provenance_at_49_cad- Care
Professional dry cleaning required; ironing permitted.
Why this is supported
The care instructions require
professional dry cleaning only: do not wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, and iron with or without steam.
What are the recommended care instructions for this silk tie?
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Rolled regular-width necktie shown from front/three-quarter angle with visible blade tip and rolled tail. Jacquard woven surface with diagonal textured weave and darker floral motifs contrasted by small blue woven dot highlights.
- General shapeTie displayed partly rolled at the narrower end with the wider blade laid forward ending in a pointed tip.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.65 (high) - Blade tipPointed triangular blade tip visible at lower right of the product with diagonal alignment relative to image edges.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.46 · w 0.35 · h 0.35 (high) - Rolled tailNarrow end tightly rolled into a visible spiral on the left side showing concentric layers of fabric.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high) - Surface textureDiagonal ribbed/jacquard weave running from upper-left to lower-right across the blade; texture produces subtle linear highlights.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.55 · h 0.56 (high) - Pattern motifsLarge abstract floral or leaf jacquard motifs in a darker tone visible across the blade and on the rolled section.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Woven dot highlightsRegular small blue woven dots forming fine diagonal dotted lines across the tie surface, contrasting with the darker ground.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the tie. Even frontal lighting with slight top-left highlight; image tightly crops around the tie.
- Background and shadowPlain light gray background with a soft drop shadow under the tie toward lower right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the tie occupying center of frame, left side shows rolled end and right side shows blade tip cropped with space around product.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.78 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and pattern; no legible printed text on product or packaging.
Colors
dark charcoal· tie ground#232424matte black· floral motifs#0D0E0Dsteel blue· woven dotted highlights- General shapeTie displayed partly rolled at the narrower end with the wider blade laid forward ending in a pointed tip.