The bias cut
01The silk is cut by hand at 45° to the grain, on the paper pattern. That is what makes the tie hang straight and spring back into shape after every knot.
Ties
Cobalt Butterflies Tie
Tailored tie in 18 mm silk twill: light and soft, with the typical diagonal weave and a subtle sheen, it knots easily and makes a slim, elegant knot. White and light-blue butterflies with orange wing tips on cobalt blue twill: light and springlike, to wear with linen and light cottons.
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€ 69
€ 59 with a made-to-measure shirt
Silk twill 18 mmFabric
Cobalt blueColour
Hand-sewn in Rome, slip stitchMaking
Pattern
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Limited availability: only a few pieces per design
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Description
How we pair it: white poplin with a cutaway collar, beige linen suit or light blazer.
How to tie it
The simple knot (four-in-hand) works best: it stays slim and slightly asymmetric, and lets the weave show. The tip should reach your belt.
Care and storage
At the end of the day, undo the knot and roll it up or hang it: the creases will drop out on their own. No washing machine: for stains, have it dry-cleaned.
Shipping and withdrawal
Free shipping from € 150. You can withdraw from the purchase within 14 days of delivery.
Product details
Fabric100% silk twill 18 mm (momme, the weight of the silk)
ColourCobalt blue
MakingHand-sewn in Rome, slip stitch
OccasionSpring and summer, leisure, daytime events
CodeCR-10
The workshop
How a tie is made
Our ties are made by a small Roman workshop of master craftsmen who make only ties. One person follows each piece from cutting to pressing.
The interlining and the fold
02A wool interlining goes inside the silk to give the knot body. The edges are folded by hand, without presses, so the tie stays soft.
The slip stitch
03The back is closed by hand with a single thread left loose: the tie can stretch with the knot without pulling. A bar tack holds the two ends.
Tip and pressing
04The tip is finished with the silk lining, the label is sewn on and the tie is steamed through a cloth, without flattening the rolled edges.
The hands
Only tiesA young workshop that makes no shirts or suits: only ties, with the gestures of the Roman tailoring tradition.
The time
One tie at a timeNo assembly line: each tie passes through a single pair of hands from cutting to finishing.
The silk
Italian silksPattern-woven jacquards and printed twills, chosen for hand, weight and how well they hold a knot.
Pairing
Made-to-measure shirt and tie: the tie for € 59
Add a tie to any made-to-measure shirt: the € 10 discount is applied automatically in the basket, one tie per shirt.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much is it with a made-to-measure shirt?
The tie costs € 69. With a made-to-measure shirt in the same order, it costs € 59: the discount is applied automatically in the basket, one tie per shirt.
Can I order it together with a made-to-measure shirt?
Yes. They arrive in the same shipment, on the shirt’s tailoring timescale.
Which shirts does it go best with?
With light plain colours: white and light blue. If the shirt is striped, choose a fine stripe so the two patterns don’t clash.
Can I return it?
Yes: you can exercise your right of withdrawal within 14 days of delivery.