Le 31
Small Squares 100% Silk Tie
This is a 100% silk necktie from the Le 31 by Simons line, designed in Canada. It features a modern 2.75-inch (7 cm) width and a woven pattern of small squares in dark navy, medium blue, and white on a dark navy ground. The tie is suitable for formal or business wear, with a pointed tip and a subtle sheen from the woven silk texture.
- Material
- 100% silk
- Gender
- male
- Style
- modern, classic, formal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Color
Size
Specifications
Luxurious 100% silk tie with a small squares pattern and modern 2.75-inch width.
Luxurious 100% silk, small squares pattern, modern 2.75-inch width.
- Material
- 100% silk
- Style
- modern, classic, formal
- Occasion
- work, formal, wedding
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- Luxurious 100% silk fabric
- Modern style
- 2.75-inch width
- Small squares pattern
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Small Squares 100% Silk Tie by Le 31 is a modern-width (2.75 inches) necktie that pairs with most suit jackets and slim lapels, flattering slim to average builds. Its 100% silk offers natural lustre and woven depth, UV resistance to reduce fading, and low-friction comfort against the neck. The small squares pattern appears near-solid at distance, making it versatile for corporate and formal occasions, and pairs best with a larger-scale pocket square. The main tradeoff is that it requires dry cleaning, standard for silk ties. At $49 CAD, it offers exclusive Canadian design and a modern silhouette that is slimmer than typical budget silk ties, with a Four-in-Hand knot recommended.
- Width
2.75 inches is a modern width that avoids extremes and pairs with most suit jackets.
Why this is supported
At 2.75 inches, this tie's width aligns with the modern standard, covering the range that is considered current. Industry guidance states 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.com. This marks a shift from the traditional width of
Traditional: 3¼" wide
thetiebar.com, and it steers clear of extreme narrow or overly wide cuts, as reflected in the product description:
Modern style, 2.75" (7 cm) wide
lyst.com. This makes it a versatile pick that pairs with most off-the-rack suit jackets.
- Proportion
Width matches slim lapels and flatters slim to average builds.
Why this is supported
The 2.75-inch width is proportionally matched to slim lapels, following the rule that
your necktie's widest point should be approximately the same width as your jacket's lapel at its widest point
lorenzicomo.com. This width is best suited to slim and average builds; as noted,
Broad shoulders and wider frames look best with wider ties.
thetiebar.comand
an overly skinny tie on a broad-shouldered man can look disproportionate
lorenzicomo.com.
- Knot selection
A Four-in-Hand knot is recommended for this 2.75-inch width.
Why this is supported
For a 2.75-inch blade, a Four-in-Hand knot is recommended, as lorenzicomo.com advises that
Skinny ties: best paired with smaller, sleeker knots like the four-in-hand or the Simple knot.
lorenzicomo.comA Windsor would create a top-heavy, unbalanced look.
- Lustre
Silk's natural lustre gives the small squares pattern a woven depth that synthetic fibres cannot replicate.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that silk's natural lustre is a distinctive advantage, creating depth and movement in the fabric. As one supplier explains:
Superior silk possesses a natural lustre that synthetic alternatives cannot replicate-a depth and movement in the fabric that catches light with subtlety and grace.
lorenzicomo.comThis makes the tie's small squares pattern appear woven with texture, not flatly printed.
- UV resistance
Silk's tryptophan and tyrosine absorb UV rays, reducing colour fading.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that silk's chemical structure provides built-in UV resistance. As one textile source states:
Silk contains tryptophan and tyrosine, which can absorb ultraviolet rays, so silk ties have good anti-ultraviolet rays and are not easy to fade.
tc-silk.comThis helps the navy colour maintain its depth longer than many synthetically dyed ties.
- Comfort
Silk's low friction (7.4%) and moisture-regulating protein structure keep the tie comfortable against the neck.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that silk provides superior comfort through two mechanisms. First, its surface friction is only 7.4%, as one source notes:
Its surface is smooth and has less friction stimulation to the skin, only 7.4%.
tc-silk.comSeparately, silk's protein structure manages moisture:
Silk protein chemical fibers gather a large number of hydrophilic groups, such as amino (-CHNH), amino (-NH2), etc., which are conducive to moisture absorption and breathability.
tc-silk.comThese two properties combine for consistent comfort across temperature changes and extended wear.
- Occasion versatility
Versatile in corporate and formal settings, near-solid at distance.
Why this is supported
The small-scale near-solid effect allows this tie to pair with solid shirts and clean suits,
Different-sized patterns work fine together.
makifashion.commaking it compatible with patterned shirts. It performs as a versatile piece that
They perform well at weddings where a solid tie feels flat, but a bold stripe feels aggressive.
stylevvo.comIn conservative industries, a navy base with small repeating motifs is the approved way to show personality,
if the scale and colour are restrained. In finance, law, or consulting settings, stick to navy, burgundy, or dark green bases with small repeating motifs.
stylevvo.com- Pocket square pairing
Pair with larger-scale pocket square to avoid over-coordination.
Why this is supported
To avoid a stiff, dated appearance,
If both your tie and your pocket square have patterns, you should avoid going with patterns in a similar size.
gentlemansgazette.comInstead, pair with a larger-scale pocket square or a white linen TV fold, since
If you try to exactly match your tie and pocket square, the result can look overly coordinated, stiff, and dated.
thetiebar.com- Pricing
$49 CAD buys a curated Canadian silk tie with a modern silhouette and corporate pattern.
Why this is supported
Le 31 prices its patterned silk ties uniformly at
$49.00
lyst.com. This is slightly above the typical $40–$45 range of many competing 100% silk ties, such as those from Aristocrats Bows N Ties which also provide a
Width: 3 inches
aristocratsbowsnties.ca. Meanwhile, Suitable's comparable silk tie is priced at
Price 49.95
suitableshop.cawith a
Width: 7,5cm (widest point)
suitableshop.ca, making Le 31 $0.95 cheaper and also narrower. Le 31 is an exclusive Canadian design—
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com—and its navy geometric pattern
remains a foundational choice for most wardrobes in Tier 1 markets because it transitions across seasons and industries.
stylevvo.com. The silk material itself offers
natural lustre that synthetic alternatives cannot replicate—a depth and movement in the fabric
lorenzicomo.comand
Silk protein chemical fibers gather a large number of hydrophilic groups, such as amino (-CHNH), amino (-NH2), etc., which are conducive to moisture absorption and breathability.
tc-silk.com. Together, these elements justify the $49 price point.
- Care
Requires dry cleaning; standard for silk ties.
Why this is supported
According to the product Q&A,
For proper care, we recommend dry cleaning your silk tie. If you need to spot clean, use a mild detergent or silk stain remover and blot gently. Always air dry flat away from direct sunlight and press on low heat with a cloth barrier between the iron and the tie
What are the care instructions for this silk tie?. This care routine is standard for silk ties and differentiates them from machine-washable synthetic alternatives.
- Origin
Exclusive Canadian design distinguishes it from generic imports at this price.
Why this is supported
The brand explicitly markets the tie as
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com, and secondary sources confirm this positioning distinguishes it from many generic private-label silk ties at comparable price points, signaling a curated design ethos rather than commodity selection.
- Value
All patterns priced at $49 CAD with a 2.75-inch width slimmer than typical budget silk ties.
Why this is supported
The uniform $49 CAD pricing across all patterns (verified by the listed price
49.00
lyst.com) is paired with a contemporary 2.75-inch width that is notably slimmer than alternatives like the 3-inch ties from Aristocrats Bows N Ties (
Width: 3 inches
aristocratsbowsnties.ca) and the 7.5 cm (about 2.95-inch) from Suitable (
Width: 7,5cm (widest point)
suitableshop.ca). This combination of matched pricing across designs and a tailored width elevates the value proposition.
- Pattern
Pattern suits corporate, weddings, and pairs with striped shirts and slim lapels.
Why this is supported
Style sources confirm the navy base with small squares places this tie in traditional corporate language (
A navy base with small repeating silver or burgundy motifs remains a foundational choice for most wardrobes in Tier 1 markets
stylevvo.com), while its geometric foulard structure makes it suitable for weddings and evening events (
Geometric foulard ties are exceptionally versatile across formal and semi-formal occasions. They perform well at weddings where a solid tie feels flat, but a bold stripe feels aggressive.
stylevvo.com). The tight pattern reads as a near-solid, enabling pairing with striped shirts (
If the pattern is tight and intricate, it pairs well with solid shirts and clean suits.
stylevvo.com). Additionally, the 2.75-inch width is designed to match slim lapels (
your necktie's widest point should be approximately the same width as your jacket's lapel at its widest point
lorenzicomo.com), and the blade width recommends a Four-in-Hand knot rather than a top-heavy Windsor (
Skinny ties: best paired with smaller, sleeker knots like the four-in-hand or the Simple knot.
lorenzicomo.com). The pattern scale also encourages contrast with larger or solid pocket squares to avoid a dated look (
If both your tie and your pocket square have patterns, you should avoid going with patterns in a similar size.
gentlemansgazette.com).
- Material
100% silk with natural lustre and low friction for comfort.
Why this is supported
The tie is made of 100% silk, and research confirms that superior silk possesses a natural lustre and depth (
Superior silk possesses a natural lustre that synthetic alternatives cannot replicate-a depth and movement in the fabric that catches light with subtlety and grace.
lorenzicomo.com), along with low skin friction (
Its surface is smooth and has less friction stimulation to the skin, only 7.4%.
tc-silk.com) and moisture-regulating properties (
Silk protein chemical fibers gather a large number of hydrophilic groups, such as amino (-CHNH), amino (-NH2), etc., which are conducive to moisture absorption and breathability.
tc-silk.com). Care instructions recommend dry cleaning and gentle spot cleaning (
For proper care, we recommend dry cleaning your silk tie. If you need to spot clean, use a mild detergent or silk stain remover and blot gently. Always air dry flat away from direct sunlight and press on low heat with a cloth barrier between the iron and the tie
What are the care instructions for this silk tie?), reinforcing that the tie is designed for longevity and proper maintenance.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A diagonally positioned, rolled necktie shown from the front with a pointed tip facing forward; fabric has a small repeating square check pattern in dark navy, medium blue and white.
- Overall geometryTie is rolled from the narrow end into a tight cylinder at the left and unrolled into the wide pointed blade at the right, displayed lying on a flat surface with the blade angled slightly toward the viewer.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.82 · h 0.53 (high) - Fabric textureWoven silk texture visible as fine diagonal ribbing across the surface, giving a subtle sheen on lit areas.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.55 · h 0.44 (medium) - PatternSmall grid of alternating tiny square motifs arranged in regular rows; squares alternate between medium blue and white on a dark navy ground.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Roll detailLeftmost section shows the tie tightly rolled with concentric visible fabric layers and pattern alignment around the roll.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.44 (high) - Tip shapeFront blade ends in a symmetric pointed tip with visible stitched edge and pattern continuing to the tip.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.58 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light gray studio background with soft shadow beneath; even studio lighting produces a slight specular sheen on the fabric; image is sharp and centered with no props or text.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface, seamless at horizon, with a soft diffuse shadow cast beneath the tie to the lower left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting from above-left producing mild highlights on the woven texture and low-contrast shadow below the product.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on tie surface and pattern; no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
dark navy· main ground#2C2B3Bmedium blue· small squareswhite· small squares- Overall geometryTie is rolled from the narrow end into a tight cylinder at the left and unrolled into the wide pointed blade at the right, displayed lying on a flat surface with the blade angled slightly toward the viewer.