Modern Continental Tie in Black Silk

The Modern Continental Tie in Black Dupion Silk is Blue Eyes Bow Ties’ contemporary interpretation of a classic formal wear style.

Inspired by the continental tie and the broader continental look of mid-century menswear, this piece is designed with a cleaner, sharper silhouette than a traditional crossover bow tie. Unlike crossover styles with projecting tails, this design is more compact and controlled, giving it a distinctive modern finish.

Handmade to size in black Dupion silk and secured with a black, pearl or gold pop stud, it is made for those who want a more individual approach to eveningwear. It works as a confident alternative to the bow tie, bringing character to black tie without losing elegance.

Whether styled with a dinner jacket, velvet jacket or a clean formal shirt, thismodern continental tie adds structure, texture and quiet edge to formal dressing.

• Handmade to size in England
• Crafted in black Dupion silk
• Finished with a black, pearl or gold pop stud (choose below)
• Non-adjustable for a cleaner fit
• Inspired by the classic continental tie
• Sharper, shorter silhouette than a traditional crossover style
• A refined alternative to the standard bow tie
• Designed for black tie and formal occasions
• Can be worn with various collar types
• Other sizes available on request
• Dry clean only

This type of necktie was famously worn by Tupac Shakur and Karim Benzema.

The unique feature of Dupion silk is the ‘slubs’. These are the bumpy horizontal lines that you’ll find in the fabric of your bow tie. They are created by the silkworms when they build their cocoons close together. Rather than being a blemish or a mistake, the more ‘slubby’ the silk the more natural, and therefore the higher quality it is. So, if you think something is wrong with your tie, it’s not! Actually it’s supposed to be like that, and is a sign of expense and quality.

IMPORTANT: To get the perfect fit, please provide an accurate shirt collar size from the shirt label (not a bare neck measurement). Alternatively, if you measure around your collar please subtract 1 inch before selecting your size below. 

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