Le 31
Preppy-Stripe Pure Silk Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy
This is a preppy-stripe pure silk necktie from the Le 31 by Simons collection, designed in Canada and made in Italy. It features a woven green ground with wide diagonal navy stripes accented by white and green lines. The tie is 100% silk, 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide, and has a modern style.
- Material
- 100% silk
- Gender
- male
- Style
- preppy, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Color
Size
Specifications
Preppy-stripe pure silk tie from an exclusive Italian collection with a modern 2.75 inch width.
Exclusive Le 31 by Simons design, 100% silk, made in Italy, modern width 2.75 inches.
- Material
- 100% silk
- Style
- preppy, modern
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- 100% silk fabric
- modern style, 2.75 inch width
- made in Italy
- exclusive collection from Italy
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31’s Preppy-Stripe Pure Silk Tie delivers the richer color and sheen of Italian silk weave and confident dimple retention, drawing from British regimental repps and Ivy League tradition. Its 2.75-inch width and green stripe suit navy suits, blazers, tweeds, and seersucker year-round. While undercutting Italian peers Soloio and Gagliardi by roughly 40%, it demands professional dry cleaning—a necessary concession for the tighter weave and superior saturation of 100% Italian silk.
- Visual quality
Italian silk weave gives deeper color and sheen for a luxurious on-camera look.
Why this is supported
The Italian silk weave provides a tighter weave and higher luster. According to research:
a provenance that typically yields a tighter weave and a higher lustre than mass‑market silks
Preppy stripe pattern and how to wear it — italian_silk_colour_saturationThis results in a natural sheen:
Subtle sheen and depth impossible to replicate synthetically
apparel.alibaba.comThese qualities ensure the tie appears luxurious under video call lighting.
- Dimple retention
Pure silk holds a sharp dimple and resists creasing all day.
Why this is supported
The pure silk fabric holds a sharp dimple and resists creasing through a full workday, as stated in product research:
the blade holds a sharp dimple and resists creasing through a full workday
Preppy stripe pattern and how to wear it — italian_silk_colour_saturation- Care
Professional dry cleaning recommended; avoid washing or soaking.
Why this is supported
To preserve shape and luster, professional dry cleaning is recommended. The product Q&A advises:
For a 100% silk tie, professional dry cleaning is recommended. Avoid washing or soaking the tie in water, as this can damage the silk and distort the shape.
What care instructions are recommended for this 100% silk tie?- Regimental heritage
Descended from British regimental silk repps, adopted as an Ivy League style.
Why this is supported
The repp striped tie is deeply embedded in British dress tradition,
American prep culture turned this pattern into
, and the tie is woven in Italy, adding
- Width
2.75-inch width is the modern-style entry point — classic and versatile.
Why this is supported
This tie’s 2.75-inch (7 cm) width places it at the entry point of the modern-width range, described as a classic choice.
Tie widths between 2.75 and 3.25 inches are currently in style and considered a classic choice rather than a passing trend.
thetiebar.comFor slim to average builds, this width is in the recommended 2.5–3-inch sweet spot, and it matches the upper bound for slim suit lapels (2.5–2.75 inches).
Go for 2.5–3 inches.
hewore.comSlim lapels work best with narrower ties of between 2.5 - 2.75 inches.
thetiebar.comThough listed as 'skinny', the 2.75-inch width is wider than typical skinny ties (2–2.5 inches) and functions as a modern-width — slimmer than traditional 3.25-inch ties but not extreme.
Skinny: 2½" wide
thetiebar.comThis width avoids both the dated 4-inch look of the 1990s and the sub-2-inch ultra-skinny fashion trend.
Wearing narrow ties under 2 inches for formal business settings. Ultra-skinny ties give off a fashion-forward look.
thetiebar.comWearing overly wide ties that exceed 4 inches. These ties evoke an outdated 1990s styling and overwhelm modern suit proportions.
thetiebar.comThe 2.75-inch width is also the precise proportion of modern preppy style, matching narrower lapels,
landing in a proportion that matches the narrower lapels of contemporary suits and sport coats
Preppy stripe pattern and how to wear it — 2_75_inch_modern_preppy_widthAdditionally, this width mirrors the slim cut of pricier Italian peers like Soloio (6.5 cm) and avoids the wider 8–9 cm silhouette of budget Italian ties, offering a contemporary proportion without the typical slim-tie premium.
Modern style, 2.75" (7 cm) wide
lyst.comSlim Width of 6.5 cm
cravattaworld.com- Seasonal styling
Versatile green stripe tie for year-round wear with navy suits, blazers, wool, tweed, and seersucker.
Why this is supported
The green stripe tie is versatile across seasons and settings. For fall and winter,
A dark green tie pairs excellently with thicker fabrics like wool or tweed, making it ideal for autumn and winter events.
ties2you.comIn summer, the same green stripe lightens a cotton‑seersucker jacket. Pair it with a navy wool blazer for smart-casual events, as one guide suggests:
Consider teaming a navy wool blazer with a dark green vertical striped tie - this look is bound to make heads turn.
lookastic.comFor formal occasions, the classic navy suit and white shirt combination works perfectly, described as
A navy suit green tie combination is a timeless choice that works for most occasions, offering a pop of color without overwhelming the outfit.
ties2you.comThe diagonal stripe traces its roots to British regimental tradition,
The repp striped tie is deeply embedded in British dress tradition, tracing its origins to military regimental uniforms.
hewore.combut when paired with a Shetland sweater and Oxford button-down, it signals collegiate prep style.
- Price vs Italian peers
At CAD 29.95, this tie undercuts Italian silk peers Soloio and Gagliardi by roughly 40%.
Why this is supported
The tie is listed at
$29.95
lyst.com, which undercuts the slim Italian silk Soloio at
34,95 € Including VAT39,90 €
cravattaworld.comand Gagliardi at
€39.00 item
ixtri.mtby roughly 40%. This aggressive pricing is made possible because the tie is part of a private label:
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com, eliminating wholesale margins. The markdown from the full
$79.00
lyst.comis a genuine clearance, as the full price is consistent with Como-tier ties like A. Picci at
€80.00
apicci.it.
- Silk quality
100% Italian silk with tighter weave and richer colour saturation than typical budget silks.
Why this is supported
The Italian-woven silk in this tie provides material that, as the manufacturer states,
only silk naturally combines softness, sheen, and strength, offering perfect drape and high visual impact.
seteriemosconi.com. This results in a tighter weave and deeper colour saturation than mass-market silks, yielding a richer stripe appearance and sharper dimple unusual at this price point.
The 100% silk fabric matches the material of original regimental repp ties.
Image Analysis
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Product
A rolled silk necktie shown from a front/top oblique angle; the visible face shows wide diagonal navy stripes separated by narrow white and thin green lines on a woven green background. The tie is rolled at the narrow end on the left and the broad tip faces forward on the right.
- Overall shapeRolled tie with the narrow end tightly coiled on the left and the broad blade unrolled and facing forward on the right, presenting an oblique front view of the tied blade.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high) - Material textureClosely woven, slightly lustrous fabric texture consistent with a fine woven silk weave; small diagonal weave structure visible across the surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.26 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Primary patternWide diagonal navy stripes running from upper-left to lower-right across the green field; each navy stripe is flanked by a narrow white stripe and a thinner green stripe inside the white stripe.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Blade tipBroad pointed blade tip visible at the lower-right quadrant showing the stripe motif continuing to the edge.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Roll detailTightly rolled layers visible at the left edge with alternating bands of the same stripe pattern visible on the roll's face.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the tie; even studio lighting from above-left produces subtle highlights on the woven surface.
- Background and shadowSmooth light gray background with a soft drop shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the tie, isolating the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCentered product framing with the tie placed slightly left-of-center; camera angle is slightly above and in front of the tie showing both the rolled end and blade tip.
- LightingEven studio lighting with soft highlights along the raised weave and minimal harsh reflections.
Colors
grass green· main field#345C4Bnavy blue· diagonal stripes#022413bright white· stripe accents- Overall shapeRolled tie with the narrow end tightly coiled on the left and the broad blade unrolled and facing forward on the right, presenting an oblique front view of the tied blade.