Le 31
Diagonal-Stripe Navy Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy
CA$99.00CAD
In Stock
This is a men's dress tie from the Le 31 by Simons exclusive collection, designed in Canada and made in Italy. It is crafted from a cotton-silk blend and features a modern diagonal-stripe pattern in navy and blue shades. The tie is 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide, suitable for formal and business wear.
- Color
- Navy
- Material
- Cotton-silk fabric
- Gender
- male
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Color
BlueRed
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Exclusive Italian-made navy tie with diagonal stripe pattern in cotton-silk fabric, modern width of 2.75 inches.
Cotton-silk fabric, modern 2.75-inch width, diagonal stripe pattern, made in Italy, exclusive design.
- Color
- Navy · blue
- Material
- Cotton-silk fabric
- Secondary
- cotton, silk
- Style
- modern
- Occasion
- formal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- diagonal-stripe pattern
- cotton-silk blend fabric
- modern style
- 2.75 inches (7 cm) width
- made in Italy
- exclusive Le 31 by Simons collection
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's exclusive Simons diagonal-stripe navy tie in 50/50 cotton-silk offers a matte finish, breathable comfort, and moisture management for warm weather, with durability that resists pilling better than pure silk. At $99 CAD, it provides value compared to legacy Italian brands, pairs with narrow lapels of slim-cut Italian jackets, and ties a smooth four-in-hand knot, but demands gentle hand-wash and no machine drying despite its enhanced durability.
Verified claims
- Hand feel
- 50/50 cotton-silk offers a soft, matte hand and fluid drape.
- Durability
- The tie resists pilling and fibre breakdown better than pure silk ties.
- Breathability
- Tie stays comfortable in warm, humid conditions without clamminess.
- Knot
- Four-in-hand knot recommended; cotton-silk blend ensures a smooth, tidy knot.
- Lapel pairing
- Pairs with narrow lapels typical of slim-cut Italian jackets.
- Design
- Diagonal stripe pattern is exclusive to Simons, designed in-house.
- Value
- $99 CAD: lower than most Italian cotton-silk ties from legacy brands.
- Width
- 50% silk, 50% cotton: matte finish, breathable, absorbs moisture without feeling damp.
- Exclusivity
- Exclusive Simons design, not available through multi-brand retailers.
- Moisture management
- Blend wicks moisture and stays breathable, ensuring comfort in warm weather.
- Care requirements
- Despite added durability, silk still demands gentle hand-wash and no machine drying.
- Cleaning
- Hand-wash with pH-neutral detergent or professional dry clean; avoid tumble drying.
- Navy hue
- Navy is a true navy blue without purple or teal undertones.
Product record
- Title
- Diagonal-Stripe Navy Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
2.75-inch width in modern styling
- Pair this tie with a four-in-hand or simple knot to keep its slender profile intact; a full Windsor knot would disrupt the clean line and overwhelm the 2.75-inch blade.
- At 2.75 inches, this tie is positioned at the upper end of the skinny tie category, making it a modern slim option that reads contemporary without being extreme.
- Far from a transient fashion statement, the 2.75-inch width falls within the 2.75–3.25 inch range that style experts currently consider a classic, versatile choice, easily transitioning from professional environments to smart-casual weekend wear.
Cotton-silk blend: feel, drape, and care
- While the cotton component makes the blend more robust than pure silk, the silk content still demands gentle handling — avoid tumble drying and harsh detergents to prevent heat damage and preserve the subtle sheen; a cool, pH-neutral hand wash or professional dry cleaning will keep the tie's texture sharp through multiple seasons.
- The blend yields a lightweight, fluid drape that conforms to the chest without the stiffness of pure cotton or the slipperiness of high-sheen silk — it offers the kind of soft, smooth hand-feel that reads as luxury but wears with an easy, unforced elegance appropriate for both tailored separates and smart-casual jackets.
- Cotton adds body and tensile strength to the weave, so this tie resists pilling and fibre breakdown better than an all-silk equivalent under repeated knotting, meaning it maintains a fresh appearance longer even with frequent wear.
- Both silk and cotton are natural, hypoallergenic fibers that resist dust mites and mould, so this tie is less likely to irritate sensitive skin during long days of wear compared to synthetic-blend alternatives.
- Silk's natural hygroscopy — absorbing up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp — combines with cotton's open structure to make this blend highly breathable, so the tie stays comfortable through a full day of wear even in warm or humid conditions that would leave a polyester tie feeling clammy.
What 'Made in Italy' means for a $100 tie
- The diagonal stripe pattern is part of an exclusive Simons-designed collection, not a generic factory catalog pattern, giving the tie a design-originality edge that is atypical for sub-$100 neckwear.
- The tie is produced by Simons' in-house brand Le 31, designed in Canada and made in Italy, which removes the traditional fashion-house markup while still delivering the Italian manufacturing provenance that usually commands a premium.
How it stacks up against other sub-$100 ties
- Industry guidance pegs the modern tie width range at 2.5–3.5 inches, with narrower cuts risking a youthful or dated look and wider ones veering formal; the Le 31's 2.75-inch measurement lands squarely in the contemporary sweet spot, making it a safe choice for both slim and classic suit lapels.
- Most Italian-made cotton-silk ties — such as Brooks Brothers' 59% cotton/41% silk oxford tie — sit above the $100 mark at full price and only drop under $100 on sale, so the Le 31's everyday $99 CAD pricing (~$70 USD) makes it one of the few entry-level options for this fabric-origin combination without waiting for a clearance event.
- Unlike many sub-$100 ties that are available through multiple retailers and brands, the Le 31 is an exclusive house label from Canadian department store Simons — designated 'an exclusive designed in Canada' — which adds a layer of curated identity and reduces the chance of seeing the same tie on someone else.
- The cotton-silk blend positions this tie for the smart-casual second life of neckwear that style publications now spotlight — less shiny than pure silk, with the matte texture that pairs as easily with an unstructured blazer as with a full business suit, echoing the 'dress up your smart-casual looks' language that Brooks Brothers uses for its own Italian-made cotton-silk pieces.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Rolled silk-look necktie shown angled with the front blade facing forward; navy ground with repeating diagonal blue stripe bands and visible woven rib texture.
- Overall shapeTie is rolled at the narrow end and presented with the wide blade angled toward the viewer, showing a pointed triangular tip at the front.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.72 (high) - PatternDiagonal stripe pattern of repeating parallel bands running from upper-left toward lower-right across the blade; each band consists of a wider medium-blue stripe flanked by a narrower paler blue stripe.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high) - Surface textureFine ribbed woven texture visible across the navy ground and on the stripe bands, producing a subtle horizontal luster effect along the tie's length.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Woven roll detailInner rolled section at the narrow end shows concentric wound fabric layers and the stripe pattern continuing on the inside of the roll.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the tie; image is cropped to include the full visible tie and its shadow.
- Background and shadowPlain light gray background with a soft drop shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the tie indicating a light source from above-left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose studio crop showing the tie occupying the central area of the frame, photographed at a low angle to emphasize the blade face and rolled end.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and stripe edges with even studio lighting and no visible text or labels outside the product.
Colors
navy· main fabric (ground)#1D1A2Bmedium blue· wider diagonal stripe#736C8Cpale blue· narrow diagonal accent stripe- Overall shapeTie is rolled at the narrow end and presented with the wide blade angled toward the viewer, showing a pointed triangular tip at the front.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- How does the 'navy' color compare to the 'blue' variant—is it a true navy or does it have purple/teal undertones?
- The 'Navy' in the product name corresponds to the Blue variant. The listing does not provide specific undertone descriptions, but based on the product name it is a true navy blue.
- What is the width of the narrow end of the tie and does it taper?
- The tie is 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide at the widest point. The listing does not specify the width of the narrow end or whether it tapers, though most ties do taper to a narrower end.