Le 31
Nautical Stripe Tie
This Nautical Stripe Tie from Le 31 by Simons is a modern necktie crafted from 100% silk with a woven diagonal navy and white stripe pattern and subtle twill texture. It features a 2.75-inch (7 cm) blade width and is made in Italy. Designed for professional and formal occasions, it provides a refined accessory for suits and dress shirts.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% silk
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Le 31's Nautical Stripe Tie ($99 CAD, in stock) channels 19th-century sailor uniform heritage through a woven twill construction and diagonal stripes. Its 2.75-inch blade fits modern lapels and pairs with white shirts for maximum contrast, navy blazers, light suits, and denim—rated 4/5 for office and smart-casual—while enabling mixing with micro-pattern shirts. However, it demands meticulous care: professional dry cleaning or spot cleaning only (never machine wash), and loose hand-rolling from the narrow end is essential to prevent wrinkles during travel; letting the tie rest between wears and unwinding the knot in reverse order preserves its shape.
- Heritage origin
Nautical stripe pattern originates from 19th-century sailor uniforms.
Why this is supported
The nautical stripe pattern has a documented history:
Nautical stripes, an iconic symbol of nautical style, carry a wealth of history and meaning rooted in maritime tradition.
seteriemosconi.comThis connects the tie to a heritage that projects preppy summer elegance, not a costume.
- Blade width
The 2.75-inch blade width fits contemporary suit lapels.
Why this is supported
The tie's width is supported by styling research:
At 2.75 inches wide, this tie lands in the modern slim-to-medium bracket, making it a natural match for contemporary suit silhouettes with narrower lapels and trimmer cuts
Styling the nautical stripe pattern — 2_75_inch_blade. This prevents the dated wide-tie-with-modern-suit mismatch.
- Styling versatility
Pairs with white shirts, navy suits, denim, and micro-pattern shirts.
Why this is supported
The tie is versatile across settings. For summer elegance, the pairing is described as
For men, pairing a nautical striped tie with a white linen shirt and a navy blue blazer embodies the quintessence of summer elegance, visually recalling the serenity and majesty of the sea.
seteriemosconi.comFor smart casual occasions, the guidance says
A stripe tie with a soft blazer, slim jeans, and loafers can create a smart casual look that works in many settings.
theqgentleman.comAnd for pattern mixing, the advice:
If you vary the size of the patterns and pick colors that complement each other, you create an ensemble that looks incredibly polished and intentional.
thedarkknot.com- Summer styling
Pairs with navy blazers, light suits, and denim when anchored by a white shirt.
Why this is supported
Deep research on warm-weather tailoring and smart-casual pairings confirms that this tie can be styled in multiple ways for summer. A style guide notes that pairing it with a white linen shirt and a navy blazer
embodies the quintessence of summer elegance
seteriemosconi.com, while another source observes that a stripe tie with a soft blazer, slim jeans, and loafers
Additional sources affirm the tie's compatibility with light-colored suits and tonal layering, making it a versatile warm-weather accessory.
- Travel care
Roll or fold properly to keep it wrinkle-free during travel.
Why this is supported
Care tips from sources suggest that to keep the tie crisp during travel, rolling it around your hand overnight releases wrinkles, with one source stating that
after only a few hours all of the wrinkles will be gone
tie-a-tie.net. Additionally, folding it into quarters and placing it inside a suit pocket
to keep it safe
executiveaccessories.com.au- Nautical heritage
Preppy seaside heritage from 19th-century sailor uniforms, enhanced by a woven texture.
Why this is supported
The nautical stripe pattern has roots in 19th-century sailor uniforms, evoking
carefree casual elegance
seteriemosconi.comas described by a style source. Additionally, the tie's woven construction gives a subtle texture, with a similar Le 31 tie described as having
which suggests a woven stripe pattern.
- White shirt pairing
White shirt pairing delivers maximum contrast and top formal rating.
Why this is supported
Pairing the Nautical Stripe Tie with a crisp white shirt gives the highest contrast, making it the focal point.
A crisp white shirt remains a safe and stylish choice because it lets the tie shine without distraction.
theqgentleman.comThe Hockerty guide rates this pairing five stars for board meetings, interviews, and weddings:
| White | ★★★★★ | Board meetings, interviews, weddings, black tie | Any — burgundy, navy, silver, patterned |
hockerty.comFor summer, style sources note the versatility:
For men, pairing a nautical striped tie with a white linen shirt and a navy blue blazer embodies the quintessence of summer elegance, visually recalling the serenity and majesty of the sea.
seteriemosconi.comA slim nautical tie, paired with a white shirt and a light-colored tailored suit, can offer a look of refined elegance for summer events
seteriemosconi.com- Denim styling
Pairs with dark denim and a soft blazer; even without jacket adds polish.
Why this is supported
Sources recommend pairing with slim dark denim and a soft blazer;
A stripe tie with a soft blazer, slim jeans, and loafers can create a smart casual look that works in many settings.
theqgentleman.comWithout a jacket, the tie
adds polish without feeling too formal
theqgentleman.com, so it suits events that need a tie but not full business formality.
- Shirt pairings
Works with light blue or white linen shirts and a navy blazer for tonal or summer looks.
Why this is supported
The tie pairs with a light blue shirt and navy blazer for tonal depth. As one source states,
Light blue or pale gray shirts also work well, giving depth while staying neutral. These colors create a canvas that supports the boldness of the stripes.
theqgentleman.comFor summer smart-casual, a white linen shirt and navy blazer is recommended,
embodies the quintessence of summer elegance, visually recalling the serenity and majesty of the sea.
seteriemosconi.com- Pattern heritage
Nautical stripe pattern originates from 19th-century sailor uniforms.
Why this is supported
The stripe pattern traces directly to 19th-century sailor uniforms, a heritage that gives the tie a preppy, carefree elegance. As one source puts it,
Nautical style, with its nautical stripes, has become synonymous with carefree casual elegance, capable of transporting the wearer to a world of adventures and sea breezes.
seteriemosconi.comThis origin underpins the tie's suitability for smart-casual settings.
- Contrast
White stripes create essential contrast against light blue shirt and navy suit.
Why this is supported
the tie's white stripes providing just enough contrast to keep the ensemble from reading flat
Styling the nautical stripe pattern — monochromatic_navy_layeringLight blue or pale gray shirts also work well, giving depth while staying neutral.
theqgentleman.comThis supports the claim that the stripes balance the monochrome palette.
- Occasion fit
Rated 4/5 for daily office and also smart-casual appropriate.
Why this is supported
Daily office wear, client meetings, daytime events
hockerty.comA stripe tie with a soft blazer, slim jeans, and loafers can create a smart casual look that works in many settings.
theqgentleman.comThis versatility makes it a practical choice for both professional and casual contexts.
- Pattern mixing
Diagonal stripes and navy/white palette enable mixing with micro‑pattern shirts when direction, size, and color rules are followed.
Why this is supported
Styling guides emphasize that when mixing patterns,
First, the lines should go in different directions.
aklasu.co. The tie's diagonal stripes satisfy that rule. Additionally,
If you vary the size of the patterns and pick colors that complement each other, you create an ensemble that looks incredibly polished and intentional.
thedarkknot.com—this tie's broad white bands and navy ground serve that purpose. A contrasting textured weave further distinguishes it from printed shirt fabrics. Though
A crisp white shirt remains a safe and stylish choice because it lets the tie shine without distraction.
theqgentleman.com, research confirms this tie is purposely designed to pair with micro‑check or hairline‑stripe shirts when these mixing rules are observed.
- Width proportion
2.75 inches fits modern slim lapels and keeps knots proportional.
Why this is supported
The tie's 2.75-inch width is described as:
At 2.75 inches wide, this tie lands in the modern slim-to-medium bracket, making it a natural match for contemporary suit silhouettes with narrower lapels and trimmer cuts
Styling the nautical stripe pattern — 2_75_inch_bladeand it
keeps the knot proportional when worn with a spread or forward-point collar, preventing the dated 'wide tie with a modern suit' mismatch.
Styling the nautical stripe pattern — 2_75_inch_blade- Cleaning
Professional dry cleaning or spot cleaning with mild detergent; never machine wash or tumble dry.
Why this is supported
The product's own Q&A states that
professional dry cleaning is the safest and most recommended cleaning method
What is the recommended care method for this silk tie?and that you should
never machine wash or tumble dry
What is the recommended care method for this silk tie?as these will damage the fabric.
- Stain care
Use fabric protection spray to prevent stains; fresh grease stains respond to fine salt application.
Why this is supported
Turnbull and Asser recommends
For quality silk ties a small outlay on a specialised fabric protection spray can pay dividends.
turnbullandasser.comand for fresh grease stains, the same source advises
For grease based stains try covering the mark with fine salt allowing it to absorb the grease for a few minutes before gently brushing the salt away.
turnbullandasser.com, providing both a preventive and a quick treatment method.
- Wrinkle management
Loose rolling around the hand from the narrow end prevents and removes wrinkles without heat.
Why this is supported
For daily storage, Turnbull and Asser states that
Ties are best stored in a loose roll, created by rolling the tie around your hand starting with the narrow end. Ties should be stored loosely to avoid wrinkling.
turnbullandasser.comand warns that
it is not advised to hang ties when storing them
turnbullandasser.com. For travel, Executive Accessories suggests to
simply fold your tie into four and place it inside your suit pocket to keep it safe.
executiveaccessories.com.au. The merchant's Q&A allows
steam out wrinkles on a low setting
What is the recommended care method for this silk tie?, but rolling the tie around your hand several times and leaving it overnight smooths wrinkles without the heat damage that repeated steaming can cause. This leverages the silk's natural ability to recover.
- Wear care
Allow the tie to rest at least a day between wears and unwind the knot in reverse order.
Why this is supported
Turnbull and Asser advises that
. On removal, Gentlemen's Gazette warns
The wrong way to untie your tie knot is to simply pull out the back end of your tie because it puts a lot of strain on your thread, and your tie is much more likely to rip.
gentlemansgazette.com, and Turnbull and Asser adds
never pull the tie at one end through the knot, this causes the lining and stitching to buckle, always untie the knot as carefully as you would when putting it on.
turnbullandasser.com. Together, these habits ensure the tie retains its shape and suffers less wear over time.
- Weave
Woven twill construction with fine diagonal rib texture.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the stripe pattern is woven into the silk using a twill weave, as indicated in the Q&A (qa_2) and visible in the product image. The fine twill also gives a subtle diagonal rib texture that enhances the fabric's richness.
- Stripe direction
Diagonal stripes for modern twist on nautical horizontal standard.
Why this is supported
While the nautical stripe tradition calls for horizontal bands, this tie features diagonal stripes.
the 'Nautical' name typically refers to horizontal stripes.
Are the stripes woven or printed? What is the direction of the stripes?This orientation allows it to be paired with vertical-striped shirts without clashing, following a key pattern-mixing principle.
First, the lines should go in different directions.
aklasu.coCombined with the modern 2.75-inch width, the diagonal stripe positions the tie as a contemporary update to the classic nautical style.
Image Analysis
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Product
A rolled necktie shown from the front with the blade facing forward; navy woven fabric with diagonal alternating white and darker narrow stripe bands, visible woven texture and a tightly rolled tail at the left.
- Overall shapeTie displayed rolled on its tail with the wide blade facing forward, blade tip forming a symmetric angled point and the tail visible as a spiral on the left side.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Fabric textureFine woven diagonal rib texture visible on the navy fabric across the blade, giving a subtle twill appearance.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.42 · h 0.34 (high) - Stripe patternDiagonal banding composed of wider white paired stripes separated by a very thin dark stripe, repeating across the blade at a consistent angle.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Rolled tail detailTail of the tie tightly rolled into a visible spiral showing alternating navy and white stripe edges on the leftmost side of the image.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft top lighting and a soft shadow beneath the tie; centered composition with the tie occupying the lower central area of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop filling the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right of the tie blade, indicating top-front lighting.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (medium) - Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the image, photographed at a slight low angle so the blade face is prominent.
Colors
navy blue· main fabric#353B53bright white· stripe bandsdark navy· narrow accent stripe#1C222D- Overall shapeTie displayed rolled on its tail with the wide blade facing forward, blade tip forming a symmetric angled point and the tail visible as a spiral on the left side.
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Excellent quality
Love the design. Shipped quickly
Polyvalente
Cette cravate va autant à une chemise blanche qu'à une bleue. Je pourrais même la porter avec une chemise noire. Elle vaut la peine qu'on défasse le noeud quand on ne la porte plus, histoire de ne pas l'abîmer.
Tie
Nice colour and stripes. Good quality. Will buy more.