The Best Men’s Ties Are Reason Enough to Knot One Up Again

Charvet 8.5cm Silk-Jacquard Tie

Okay, so Drake’s might have some competition in the historic tie championships. French house Charvet is best known for its high end shirts—it’s been crafting them for close to two centuries—but in that time, it’s also learned how to master everything that a shirt goes with. Its ties are made from a hefty, soft silk, and this one is finished with a pleasing little matchstick pattern. Little fire fits everywhere.

Auralee Blue Washed Finx Twill Tie

Japanese label Auralee has been one of menswear’s breakout stars over the past couple of years, all because of its easy-to-wear designs, unexpected colors, and use of only the highest quality fabrics. This approach applies to its ties as well. Made using an extra fine cotton, it’s an if-you-know-you-know accessory that you’ll be bragging about in a few years once the brand’s, ahem, Aura has expanded.

Mfpen Brown Formal Stripe Tie

Copenhagen’s mfpen isn’t the first brand you think of when you think of ties, but that didn’t stop Adrien Brody wearing an mfpen tie in his latest GQ shoot. The brand’s punk and DIY spirit means that this is a slightly different take on the classic accessory. Made from a flowy knitted silk, with chestnut brown stripes, this is the perfect piece if you plan to wear your tie with some jeans or other workwear.

Todd Snyder Italian Gabardine Tie

It’s all fun and games when you want to play around with your tie, but some occasions still call for the classics. And if you’re here for a quality, but not wildly overpriced tie, look no further than Todd Snyder. Made from tightly-woven, wrinkle-resistant gabardine wool, this one comes in an elegant dark navy colour, and the fact that it was made near Lake Como gives it even more soul.

Sid Mashburn Eggplant Grosso Grenadine Tie

Grenadine ties have a slightly different feel from most others, with a looser weave that creates a more interesting hand-feel. That extra texture means that Grenadine ties, like this one from Sid Mashburn, are actually much more than they first appear. At once dressy and casual, they’ll suit you wherever you are, and the eggplant color handily communicates that even though you take getting dressed seriously, you’re still down to clown.

P. Johnson Bronze Erno Print Tie

So you liked the Drake’s exploded paisley, but there’s already many a Drake’s wearer in your world. Fair. Let me then point you to Australia’s P. Johnson, one of the greats when it comes to elegant tailoring with a bit of sand and sun in its hair. This particular print, for example, is just begging you to unbutton your collar and hang it low.

Ralph Lauren Equestrian Cashmere-Silk Tie

Ralph Lauren’s prep heritage needs no introduction, but it’s still relatively rare to see it tackled so head on. Developed with a historic mill in Como known for its impressive prints, this tie—from the brand’s high-end Purple Label line—is hand-cut according to a pattern that’ll guarantee it never twists or turns. Meaning if you want people to see a glint of that iconic purple label, you’ll have to tie it accordingly.

J. Press Emblematic Yale Shield Neck Tie

Unlike, say, jogging in a Stanford sweatshirt, there’s nothing wrong with wearing a tie from an Ivy League school you didn’t go to—especially when the crests are this small. If anything, this tie is more of a tribute to J. Press, which was founded on the Yale campus more than 100 years ago.