Take a practically perfect shade of purple woven silk .Add silvery grey polka dots. Voila! A tie that will take you from frivolity to formal in the blink of an eye.

Ascots were introduced in England in 1876 and they are still right on target for many occasions today. Our original version, shown here in the Oriel Plum pattern, features Velcro closures and is available in four neck sizes.

Handcrafted in Middlebury, Vermont.