Light Navy Fancy Tile Printed Silk Tie

Venerable Vintage

Navy Tie with an Art Deco Pattern

While shopping in a vintage store Raphael round this particular tie pattern and was inspired to add it to your Fort Belvedere line. Consisting of an array of cut-corner tiles in cool mauve, blue, and white, the versatile navy color used for the body of this tie is the same tone that dominated the Golden Age of Menswear.

Lunch Hour to Cocktail Hour

No color is more closely associated with upscale daytime dress codes than navy. This tie will serve you well on both work occasions and and social events, be they power lunches, garden parties, or weddings. 

As the sun sets, you don't need to put this tie away, as the shimmer of silk imparts a jewel-tone like finish typical of semi-formal evening neckwear. Whether at a cocktail reception or a wedding reception, this tie brings the night alive! 

Considerations for the Collar

This knot has sufficient visual and physical weight to pair well with any variety of shirt. With a narrower collar, the color and unique pattern keep all eyes on the slightly-obscured knot. With wider collars, the interplay of the tie’s navy body and elegant pattern prevent the eye of the viewer from becoming overwhelmed.

For Your Tie Knot

Although this tie will pair marvelously with any tie knot, medium or large knots look exceptionally dapper with the pattern, as it prevents the tiles from appearing cut-off or awkward. Therefore, a full windsor or a half-windsor knot would be ideal options.

Questions?

If you have any questions about tie sizes, or if you need help choosing a tie for yourself or as a gift, please get in touch with us, we are more than happy to help you!

SKUs: Short Untipped: 4054956025637 | Regular Untipped: 4054956025644 | Regular Self-Tipped: 4054956025651 | Long Self-Tipped: 4054956025668    

The Finest Silk in the World

Sourcing Superior Silk Fabric

Silk has long been heralded as a superior material choice when it comes to neckwear. Its silky texture encourages clean lines, it takes dyes with minimal bleeding, and its tight weave ensures a refined and classic drape. As with any luxury product, however, a products origins are everything.

That is why we source our silk fabrics from only the finest heritage houses in Europe, primarily in England and Italy. The craftsmen of these nations have developed a reputation for silk production that goes back millennia, and to this day, we insist up working with only the finest artisans in this field.

Impeccable Workmanship

When it came to crafting this exceptional fabric into neckwear, however, we made a fascinating discovery: when comparing products made by artisans across the world, it was in a tucked-away workshop in Vietnam that we found the most precise stitching, the most extensive handiwork, and the best overall product.

We believe that results should speak for themselves, which is how this little facility won out on our contract over factories in England, Italy, and even Germany.

Sized To Fit You

Almost all retailers sell their ties as one-size-fits-all. A handful offer neckties that are either longer or shorter. At Fort Belvedere, we cater to the needs of every man, whether of modest, average, or above-average height, which is why we are proud to offer neckties in three distinct sizes.

The dimensions of our neckties are proportional to your height.

SHORT: For those who are 5’8” or 173 cm or shorter.

REGULAR: For those between 5'9" or 175 cm and 6'2" or 188 cm.

LONG: For those who are 6’3” or 190 cm or taller.

If you prefer to wear trousers with a higher rise and are in-between sizes, it may be better to size down so that the necktie does not fall below your waistband when tied.

Available Self-Tipped or Untipped

Based on size, some of our ties are Self-Tipped or Untipped.

Self-tipped ties have a lining as part of their tips. The overwhelming majority of tie makers use a less expensive fabric for the tip in a bid to save money, but doing so compromises on the look and the functionality of the tie. All self-tipped Fort Belvedere ties feature a generous piece of lining in the same fabric as the tie’s body for a consistent, quality-made look and feel that is in keeping with traditional self-tipped tie construction.

Fort Belvedere also offers untipped ties in which the tips are carefully hand-rolled for a beautiful look and secure finish that requires more skill to achieve than a self-tipped tie. Because they have less fabric, untipped ties are also lighter. Untipped ties were very popular in the 1930s, and as a tribute to the styling conventions of that era, Fort Belvedere untipped ties have a vintage flared end.

Cleaning

A silk tie should not be washed as immersion in water as doing so can ruin the texture and color of the silk. Instead, spot clean your tie using the following steps.

Gently blot any excess substance from the stain with a soft, dry cloth. Do not rub as this can damage the fabric.

Fill a small bowl with lukewarm water and add a few drops of mild detergent specifically designed for silk.

Dip a corner of a clean, white cloth into the solution and test it on a hidden area of the tie to ensure it doesn't cause discoloration.

If the test is successful, lightly dab the stained area with the dampened cloth. Use a gentle tapping motion and do not saturate the silk.

Moisten another clean cloth with plain lukewarm water and gently dab the area to remove any soap residue.

Pat the cleaned area with a dry cloth to absorb moisture, then leave the tie laid flat on a towel to air dry completely.

If the stain does not respond to the these steps, take the tie to a professional dry cleaner experienced in handling silk garments.

Storage

To prevent heavy creasing, never store your neckwear tied or knotted.

Undo the knot and then roll the necktie up in a firm but not excessively tight coil. Allow it to sit in the coil for about a day to relax wrinkles.

To prevent wrinkles, store your silk tie hanging or in a very loose roll.