Le 31
Pontoglio Velvet Bow Tie
Designed in Canada as part of the Le 31 by Simons collection, this bow tie is manufactured in Italy from cotton velvet by Pontoglio. It features a pre-tied butterfly shape in deep purple with a metallic clasp adjuster for easy wearing, making it appropriate for formal attire.
- Material
- Cotton velvet
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Specifications
Luxurious cotton velvet bow tie, pre-tied with adjustable metallic clasp, made in Italy.
Pre-tied style, adjustable clasp, luxurious velvet.
- Material
- Cotton velvet
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- luxurious cotton velvet
- pre-tied style
- adjustable metallic clasp
- made in Italy
Product Insights
The Pontoglio Velvet Bow Tie by Le 31 is a Simons exclusive offering 100% cotton velvet from Pontoglio's 1883 mill—the same fabric used in $549 jackets—at a value price. Its dark crimson color serves as a festive alternative to black silk for winter formal events, styled for high contrast with neutral suits. Italian-sewn pre-tied construction ensures perfectly symmetrical wings and uniform pile alignment, while a metallic clasp provides continuous stepless sizing for a collar-flush fit. The dense velvet resists crushing and fading, but dry cleaning is recommended to maintain its nap and sewn-in shape, balancing durability with specific care needs.
Verified claims
- Value
- Simons exclusive Pontoglio cotton velvet bow tie at $29.95; the same Pontoglio velvet is specified in Suitsupply's $549 dinner jackets.
- Care
- Dry cleaning recommended to maintain nap and prevent matting.
- Material
- 100% cotton velvet from Pontoglio's 1883 mill with 63 weavers.
- Construction
- Italian sewn pre-tied bow tie with uniform pile alignment.
- Design origin
- Le 31 Simons exclusive: designed in Canada, made in Italy.
- Symmetry and pile
- Sewn pre-tied construction ensures perfectly symmetrical wings and uniform velvet pile alignment.
- Adjustability
- Metallic clasp offers continuous stepless sizing for a collar-flush fit.
- Styling
- High contrast with neutral suits; ideal for winter formal events
- Texture
- Smooth, dense cotton velvet with a soft hand and a subtle sheen.
- Fabric resilience
- Pontoglio’s dense cotton velvet holds its richness over many wears.
- Durability features
- Metallic clasp and pre-tied design enhance longevity.
- Mill heritage
- The cotton velvet is woven by Pontoglio, an Italian mill that has produced velvet on the Oglio river since 1883.
- Design origin
- The Le 31 label is designed in Canada as a Simons exclusive, and the bow tie is cut, sewn, and finished in Italy.
- Price comparison
- At $29.95 CAD, it is less than one-third the cost of a comparable JOOP! cotton velvet pre-tied bow tie while sharing Italian construction and named-mill fabric.
- Dye consistency
- Pontoglio's in-house washing, dyeing, weaving, and finishing operations ensure the velvet color is rich and consistent across dye lots.
Product record
- Title
- Pontoglio Velvet Bow Tie
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pontoglio Velvet Bow Tie: Choose this if you want the ease of a sewn pre-tied bow tie that still adjusts with a metallic clasp and comes in one size. It is crafted in Italy for Le 31, a Simons exclusive designed in Canada, from 100% cotton velvet by Pontoglio in a Grape/Dark Crimson shade with a classic butterfly silhouette, soft sheen, and finished edges. Note that as a pre-tied style it is not self-tie, so it suits shoppers who prefer fixed, ready-to-wear construction.[1,2] | Classic Bow Tie: Choose this if you want a pre-tied, one-size bow tie with a satiny finish for festive or special-occasion wear — reviewers note it looks true to its photos, fits a range of neck sizes with reliable adjustment, and comes in six colors including Black, Burgundy, and Ochre Yellow. Just note it is 100% microfibre, which can feel scratchy rather than silky, a possible letdown if you expect the touch of traditional silk.[3,4] | Textured Bow Tie: Choose this if you want a textured, matte-finish bow tie with visible woven knit character rather than a glossy sheen. It is a Le 31 by Simons exclusive designed in Canada, made from an irregular-weave silk and wool blend (listed as 50% silk and 50% wool, though the blend description also mentions polyester), and adjusts with a metallic clasp in one size. It comes in Black, Brown, Mossy Green, Navy/Midnight Blue, and Burgundy, and the listing's pre-tied, self-tie styling phrasing leaves the exact tie style unclear.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pre-tied bow tie displayed flat with visible central knot, symmetrical wings, and a soft velvet surface in a deep purple shade.
- Overall shapeClassic butterfly bow tie silhouette with a central cinched knot and two outwardly flared wings, shown flat and symmetric.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.34 · w 0.85 · h 0.31 (high) - Material and finishPile velvet fabric with a short nap producing a soft sheen and subtle directional highlights across the surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.27 (high) - Central knot and bandCentral wrapped knot formed by a narrow band of the same velvet fabric, with visible vertical fold lines at the knot.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.41 · w 0.12 · h 0.17 (high) - Wing constructionBoth wings display a slightly rounded outer edge and inward folded inner seams that create a subtle pleat running toward the knot.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.35 · w 0.36 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.35 · w 0.36 · h 0.31 (high) - Edge detailEdges appear finished with a narrow seam; the perimeter shows a slight change in nap direction creating a thin darker outline on some edges.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.35 · w 0.80 · h 0.29 (medium)
Other
Studio flat-lay on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the bow tie and even top lighting.
- Background and stagingProduct photographed on a uniform light gray background with no props, centered horizontally in the frame.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow appears below the bow tie indicating top-front lighting; highlights on the velvet show slight directional reflection.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.62 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, top-down product shot with even margins and the bow tie occupying the lower-middle portion of the image.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear texture detail and no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
deep velvet purple· bow fabric- Overall shapeClassic butterfly bow tie silhouette with a central cinched knot and two outwardly flared wings, shown flat and symmetric.