The Tremezzo, Vintage Tie, c. 1962

The Rampley Vintage Collection is made from archive silks recovered from decades of Italian textile production. The fabrics span 1962 to 1990, each one a time capsule to a different era of weaving. Each tie is handmade by our expert tie makers. The Tremezzo is handmade in Italy using archive silk grenadine, woven exclusively in Como on looms over a century old, the cloth itself dating from 1962. Archive 100% Silk Grenadine c. 1962 150cm in Length 8cm Blade 3 Folds Self-Tipped Handmade in Italy ABOUT THE TIE The near-black navy ground carries an all-over paisley worked entirely in self-colour, the pattern visible only through the contrast between the matte ground and the slightly raised, textured weave of the motif itself. It is a tie of considerable subtlety: it reads as a plain dark tie at distance, reveals a dense and intricate pattern up close, and has a matte, almost cloth-like handle that is entirely different in character from the higher-sheen silks in this collection. The grenadine itself, woven on looms that are themselves over a hundred years old, gives the cloth a depth and irregularity no modern loom can replicate. Each tie in The Vintage Collection is handmade in Italy, cut to our current silhouette. The construction and finish are identical to everything else we make. The difference is the cloth. HOW TO STYLE THIS TIE A tonal paisley of this kind is among the most technically demanding things a silk weaver can produce, the pattern must be legible enough to justify its presence without ever being obvious. This one achieves it. It works with almost any suit and any shirt, which makes it one of the most versatile ties in the collection, and one of the most quietly impressive. WATCH HOW OUR TIES ARE MADE Reviews: Click to read Customer & Expert Product Reviews. Shipping: Global Express Shipping in 1-4 working days to most locations. See our Shipping Policy. Returns: Free 90 day returns. If you are not completely happy with your purchase, we will provide a full refund. Questions? If you have any questions for us regarding any aspect of our products, or just need some tips, then please don't hesitate to get in touch at info@rampleyandco.com