Le 31
Nautical Stripe Tie
This is a men's necktie from the Le 31 by Simons collection, featuring a nautical stripe pattern in navy with white diagonal bands. It is crafted from 100% silk and made in Italy, with a modern width of 2.75 inches (7 cm). The tie is suitable for formal and business attire, designed to complement dress shirts and suits.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Specifications
- Material
- 100% silk
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
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.
Verified claims
- Heritage origin
- Nautical stripe pattern originates from 19th-century sailor uniforms.
- Blade width
- The 2.75-inch blade width fits contemporary suit lapels.
- Styling versatility
- Pairs with white shirts, navy suits, denim, and micro-pattern shirts.
- Summer styling
- For warm weather, pairs with a white linen shirt and a navy blazer for informal events, or with a white shirt and a light-coloured tailored suit for formal occasions.
- Travel care
- Fold the tie into quarters and place it inside a suit jacket pocket, or roll it loosely, to avoid suitcase crush marks and wrinkles during travel.
- Nautical heritage
- Preppy seaside heritage from 19th-century sailor uniforms, enhanced by a woven texture.
- White shirt pairing
- Pairing with a solid white dress shirt delivers the highest contrast and a sharp, boardroom-appropriate look.
- Denim styling
- Pairs with dark denim and a soft blazer; even without jacket adds polish.
- Shirt pairings
- Works with light blue or white linen shirts and a navy blazer for tonal or summer looks.
- Contrast
- White stripes create essential contrast against light blue shirt and navy suit.
- Occasion fit
- Works for daily office wear and smart-casual outfits.
- Pattern mixing
- Diagonal stripes and navy/white palette enable mixing with micro‑pattern shirts when direction, size, and color rules are followed.
- Width proportion
- 2.75 inches fits modern slim lapels and keeps knots proportional.
- Cleaning
- Professional dry cleaning or spot cleaning with mild detergent; never machine wash or tumble dry.
- Stain care
- Use fabric protection spray to prevent stains; fresh grease stains respond to fine salt application.
- Wrinkle management
- Loose rolling around the hand from the narrow end prevents and removes wrinkles without heat.
- Wear care
- Allow the tie to rest at least a day between wears and unwind the knot in reverse order.
- Weave
- Woven twill construction with fine diagonal rib texture.
- Stripe direction
- Diagonal stripes for modern twist on nautical horizontal standard.
- Steam wrinkle care
- Light steam on a low setting can be used to remove wrinkles.
- Black shirt pairing
- Buyers report the tie also pairs with a black shirt in addition to white and blue shirts.
- Quality
- Buyers describe the tie as good quality, and at least one says they would buy more.
Product record
- Title
- Nautical Stripe Tie
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
Office pairing with white or blue shirts
Wear this tie to the office with a classic white or blue shirt — its nautical stripe pattern and navy tones are suited to these colours. Reviewers also note it works with black shirts, making it a versatile option for everyday work outfits.[1]
Evening look with a black shirt
For evening events with dark attire, one reviewer found this nautical stripe tie pairs unexpectedly well with a black shirt. The same reviewer noted it also matches white and blue shirts, making it a versatile option for expanding outfit choices.[1]
Daily wear with a caveat for knotted-tie habits
Reviewers describe this tie as part of a daily-wear rotation, with the quality prompting careful handling. Based on reviewer feedback, the fabric benefits from being untied after use to avoid damage, so it may not suit a low-maintenance routine of leaving ties knotted day after day.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Nautical Stripe Tie: Choose this if you want a 100% silk tie in a navy and white nautical stripe, made in Italy and designed in Canada, with a modern 2.75 inch (7 cm) width in one size. Reviewers praise the eye-catching colour and stripes and report it pairs well with white, blue, and even black shirts for office or evening wear. Note that the fabric benefits from being untied after use to avoid damage, so it may not suit a low-maintenance routine of leaving ties knotted.[1] | Double Preppy Stripe Tie: Choose this if you want a modern, Le 31-exclusive tie made in Italy, woven from a 50% silk, 50% cotton fabric with a fine ribbed/twill texture. It comes in one size with a 2.75-inch (7 cm) wide blade ending in a pointed tip, and features diagonal double light-blue stripes; note the image shows navy fabric while the listing color is given as Grey, so check the photos if exact shade matters to you.[2,3] | Pale Pink Stripe Tie: Choose this if you want a modern, one-size silk tie in a moderate 2.75 inch (7 cm) width with a pointed blade. It is made of 100% silk with a visible woven texture and subtle satin sheen, patterned with broad diagonal stripes alternating pale pink and deep blue, separated by narrow multi-tone accent bands. Note that while the product name references pale pink, the retailer's listed color for the one-size variant is Navy/Midnight Blue, so the exact color presentation is unresolved.[4,5] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
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.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
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.
Excellent quality
Love the design. Shipped quickly
Tie
Nice colour and stripes. Good quality. Will buy more.