{"title":"For a Black Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003eTies and socks for a black suit. Navy grenadine first, black second, then charcoal and a tonal navy stripe. Socks in black, navy, and a grey and black chevron.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"navy-grenadine-tie","title":"Navy Grenadine Tie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-body\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eNavy Grenadine Tie. Handmade in Como.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMost men own a drawer full of ties and still pause over which one to wear. Navy settles that. It sits under any jacket, works with the shirt you reach for most, and asks nothing of you on the morning you are already late. The one tie you stop thinking about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNavy is foundational. It is the first tie a man should own and the last one he stops reaching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Weave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGrenadine is a leno weave: two warp threads twist around each weft as it passes, locking it in place. The result is an open, porous fabric with structure and air. It holds a four-in-hand knot crisply and reads as texture, not pattern, against any suit. Only a handful of mills in Como still produce it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGrenadine comes in two weights. \u003cem\u003eGarza fina\u003c\/em\u003e is the finer, tighter version, the one most people picture when they hear grenadine. It is the weave used in this tie. \u003cem\u003eGarza grossa\u003c\/em\u003e is more open, with larger holes and a more pronounced texture; we use it in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/midnight-blue-grossa-grenadine\"\u003eGrossa Grenadine\u003c\/a\u003e line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNavy grenadine works against almost any suit a man owns. With charcoal, the tie anchors the outfit and stays out of the way. With navy, the texture provides the contrast that a smooth navy tie cannot. With grey, navy is the warmer alternative to black. With brown, it grounds the warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor pairing guidance across colour and occasion, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/ties-for-a-navy-blue-suit\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTies for a Navy Blue Suit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/ties-for-a-grey-suit-to-make-looking-polished-effortless\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTies for a Grey Suit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOur grenadines are tipped. The silk tail is folded back at the end and a wool backing is sewn into the tip, giving it weight and a finished face. Some tie makers leave grenadines untipped, with the silk simply rolled at the end, which keeps the tip lighter. We chose tipped because it looks finished, both worn and laid flat, and because a substantial tip helps the four-in-hand knot sit cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eOther Grenadine Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNavy is the first of three foundational grenadines. Prefer it darker? Take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBlack Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e. For warmth under a dark suit, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/burgundy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBurgundy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e. For a lighter grey against navy or charcoal, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/charcoal-grenadine-tie\"\u003eCharcoal Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFinish the Look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/navy-blue-edge-white-linen-pocket-square\"\u003eNavy Blue Edge White Linen Pocket Square\u003c\/a\u003e. White linen with a navy edge picks up the tie without matching it, which is what you want in a breast pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grenadine-ties\"\u003eAklasu Grenadine Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The navy grenadine is also the first tie in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/set-for-life-essential-grenadine-collection\"\u003eSet for Life\u003c\/a\u003e, our three-tie foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Standard Length: 58 ⅜\" Width: 3¼”","offer_id":43324808757437,"sku":"NAVGREN001","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Long Length: 63\" Width: 3½”","offer_id":43324808790205,"sku":"NAVGREN001-XL","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-navy-grenadine-tie-blue-knitted-335.jpg?v=1759251064"},{"product_id":"black-grenadine-tie","title":"Black Grenadine Tie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-body\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eBlack Grenadine Tie. Handmade in Como, Italy.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBlack is the formal end of the wardrobe. It is the tie for the evening event, the funeral, the occasion where the last thing you want is to be noticed for what you are wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Weave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGrenadine is a leno weave: two warp threads twist around each weft as it passes, locking it in place. In black that matters more than in any other colour. A flat black silk reads as a void against a dark suit, with nothing for the eye to hold. The open weave catches light along the twist, so a black grenadine tie keeps depth and shape under a jacket instead of disappearing into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is the garza fina weight, the finer and tighter of the two weaves, woven in Como on the same century-old looms as the rest of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBlack belongs with a black suit, a charcoal suit and a grey suit, and with a tuxedo on the evenings a bow tie is not called for. Against navy it is harder to place, and can read as an accident rather than a decision. With a white shirt it is the most formal tie short of black tie, which is why it holds up in business attire as readily as it does after six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e100% silk with a wool interlining, which gives the knot its dimple and keeps the tie from creasing through a long day. Tipped: the silk tail is folded back at the end and a wool backing is sewn into the tip, so it has weight and a finished face laid flat as well as worn. Some makers leave grenadines untipped, which keeps the tip lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCut, sewn and finished by hand in Como by Italian artisans who have been doing it for generations. That is what you are looking at in the drape, and in the stitching where the tip is closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eOther Grenadine Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBlack is the second grenadine to own, after the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/navy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eNavy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e, and it is bought for the occasions navy cannot carry. The two gaps it leaves are warmth, which the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/burgundy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBurgundy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e fills, and a lighter grey, which the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/charcoal-grenadine-tie\"\u003eCharcoal Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e fills. The rest of the range is in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grenadine-ties\"\u003egrenadine ties collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AKLASU","offers":[{"title":"Standard Length: 58 ⅜\" Width: 3¼”","offer_id":22352886857846,"sku":"0TGP017051_314","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Long Length: 63\" Width: 3½”","offer_id":42806208659645,"sku":"0TGP017051_314-XL","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-black-grenadine-tie-textured-necktie-557.jpg?v=1759251450"},{"product_id":"charcoal-grenadine-tie","title":"Charcoal Grenadine Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCharcoal Grenadine Tie\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sophisticated and versatile accessory designed for the modern gentleman. Featuring a timeless grenadine weave, this tie provides a textured, elegant finish that effortlessly elevates both formal and professional attire. Its classic charcoal tone pairs seamlessly with navy, gray, and black suits, making it a versatile staple in any wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Italy using 100% premium silk, this tie exemplifies superior craftsmanship and quality. The luxurious material ensures durability, a perfect drape, and a refined look for every occasion, from important business meetings to special events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious about what makes grenadine ties so special? \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/meet-the-powerful-and-iconic-grenadine-tie\"\u003eLearn more about the history and craftsmanship of grenadine ties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Grenadine Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharcoal exists because black can be too hard and navy too expected. Those two are what it sits between: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/navy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eNavy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBlack Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/burgundy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBurgundy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e is the one of the four that can carry an evening on its own. Or browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grenadine-ties\"\u003egrenadine ties collection\u003c\/a\u003e and work outward from there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKLASU","offers":[{"title":"Standard Length: 58 ⅜\" Width: 3¼”","offer_id":41005118980285,"sku":"0TGP017051_314_CH","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Long Length: 63\" Width: 3½”","offer_id":41512820342973,"sku":"0TGP017051_314_CH-XL","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-charcoal-grenadine-tie-dark-textured-necktie-952.jpg?v=1759253376"},{"product_id":"grey-and-black-chevron-socks","title":"Men's Grey and Black Chevron Dress Socks - Over the Calf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey and black chevron \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/over-the-calf-dress-socks\"\u003eover-the-calf dress socks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e A directional zig-zag in grey and black. Sharper than houndstooth, more restrained than stripes. The diagonal lengthens the leg line and works under a business suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit in Italy from 100% Mercerised Egyptian cotton on a 240-needle machine. The over-the-calf length stays up through a full day. Hand-linked heels and toes sit flat against the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-dress-socks\"\u003emen's dress socks\u003c\/a\u003e, or the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/over-the-calf-dress-socks\"\u003eover-the-calf\u003c\/a\u003e length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42430453678269,"sku":"006-gry\/blk","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":42430453711037,"sku":"006-gry\/blk-2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":42430453743805,"sku":"006-gry\/blk-3","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":42576571433149,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-mens-grey-and-black-chevron-dress-socks-over-the-calf-gray-herringbone-850.jpg?v=1759254365"},{"product_id":"black-dress-socks-over-the-calf","title":"Men's Black Dress Socks - Over the Calf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/over-the-calf-dress-socks\"\u003eover-the-calf dress socks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sock you own when the occasion won't forgive anything else. Black tie, weddings, formal business: this is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy from 100% Mercerised Egyptian cotton on a 240-needle machine. The over-the-calf length stays up through a full day. Hand-linked heels and toes sit flat against the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor everyday wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mens-black-cotton-dress-socks\"\u003eBlack Mid-Calf\u003c\/a\u003e is the shorter version of the same sock. 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Pairs with navy and grey suits and both black and brown shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit in Italy from 100% Mercerised Egyptian cotton on a 240-needle machine. The over-the-calf length stays up through a full day. 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