Best Tie

The open weave of Drake’s grenadine tie gives a plain color enough depth to remain interesting without pattern. It makes a dark suit less severe, brings order to tweed or flannel, and knots with a compact, convincing shape. For anyone who wears ties selectively rather than daily, navy grenadine is the useful first choice and quite possibly the last required.

Grenadine silk is woven on traditional wooden looms in northern Italy, producing a gauzy structure that is then cut, slipped, and finished by hand in London. Drake’s uses a light interlining that supports the fabric without suppressing its texture. Hand-rolled blades and a flexible slip stitch allow the tie to recover after knotting. The standard width balances contemporary and traditional lapels without pursuing either extreme.

The open weave can snag on rough fingernails, zippers, or an unfinished desk edge, and it should never be ironed flat. Untie it by reversing the knot, hang or roll it loosely, and allow the silk to rest. Grenadine’s texture disguises minor creasing and accepts repeated wear better than glossy satin. A simple four-in-hand knot suits its body and avoids unnecessary bulk beneath the collar.

Ties are now most convincing when chosen rather than required. Drake’s grenadine earns that choice by adding texture, color, and a modest degree of ceremony without nostalgia or novelty. It does not need motifs to signal personality, nor an extravagant knot to justify itself. Buy navy in a width proportionate to existing jackets, wear it when the occasion improves with effort, and stop there.