In 1893 Oscar Wilde wrote ‘A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life’. Fashion historians in Europe trace the advent of neckwear to Croatian mercenaries hired by King Louis XIII who wore bright, knotted kerchiefs around their necks in the Thirty Year War. Parisians took notice and immediately neckwear became fashion. Legend has it that the traditional name for neckwear “Cravats” has been derived from the Croats. Over centuries, ties have become a symbol of elegant, formal dressing and serve as the foremost expression of individual fashion in a gentleman’s ensemble. Minimal designs depending on their size strike a good balance between elegance and extravagance making them suitable for both classic and contemporary dressing styles. Choose from a variety of designs across 100% pure Silk..