{"title":"Business Casual Outfits - Journal","description":"","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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/products\/black-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBlack Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e. For warmth under a dark suit, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/burgundy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBurgundy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e. For a lighter grey against navy or charcoal, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/grenadine-ties\"\u003eAklasu Grenadine Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The navy grenadine is also the first tie in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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","offer_id":43324808757437,"sku":"NAVGREN001","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Long","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":"forest-green-grenadine-tie","title":"Forest Green Grenadine Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Forest Green Grenadine Tie is a versatile classic, blending Italian silk craftsmanship with a garza fina grenadine weave. This textured open weave fabric gives the tie crispness and visual depth, ensuring a polished look when wearing a tie with a matching suit or tailored ensemble. Its subtle sheen and dimensionality make it ideal for formal events, weddings, or professional boardroom appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Italy from 100% silk, the tie exemplifies superior artisan craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":22352905732214,"sku":"0TGP01_314","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Long","offer_id":41425665360061,"sku":"0TGP01_314-XL","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-forest-green-grenadine-tie-dark-textured-996.jpg?v=1759251066"},{"product_id":"burgundy-grenadine-tie","title":"Burgundy Grenadine Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis weight is sold out. The same burgundy is available now in the heavier grossa weave: the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/deep-burgundy-grossa-grenadine\"\u003edeep burgundy grenadine tie, in stock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy makes the first impression. Burgundy is for the second time, when you want to read as warm rather than careful. It carries the same restraint, a shade more personal, right for the return interview, the second date, the evening you want to feel inviting rather than safe.\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 a suit. Only a handful of mills in Como still weave it. In burgundy the open weave matters, it keeps the colour from going flat, so the tie reads as depth rather than a solid block of red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the garza fina weight, the finer and tighter of the two weaves. The same burgundy comes heavier and more open in garza grossa, as the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/deep-burgundy-grossa-grenadine\"\u003eDeep Burgundy Grossa Grenadine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy sits against navy and grey the way navy sits against charcoal. With a navy suit it is the warm note that keeps the outfit from reading as a uniform. With grey it lifts the whole thing without shouting. With charcoal it is quiet and confident. It is a colour that reads considered rather than corporate, which is why it works after hours as well as it does in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pairing guidance across colour and occasion, read \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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\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. Cut, sewn and finished by hand in Como by Italian artisans who have been doing it for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Grenadine Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy this one third. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/navy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eNavy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/black-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBlack Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e cover more ground, and burgundy is what you add when a dark suit needs warmth rather than more depth. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/charcoal-grenadine-tie\"\u003eCharcoal Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e sits alongside those two. This same burgundy also comes heavier, in garza grossa, as the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/deep-burgundy-grossa-grenadine\"\u003eDeep Burgundy Grossa Grenadine\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest of the range is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/grenadine-ties\"\u003egrenadine ties collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":17111476611,"sku":"04TG-1_314","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Long","offer_id":41973441102013,"sku":"04TG-1_314-XL","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-burgundy-grenadine-tie-maroon-textured-necktie-155.jpg?v=1759251068"},{"product_id":"brown-grenadine-tie","title":"Brown Grenadine Tie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Grenadine Tie\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect accessory for those seeking timeless sophistication and versatility. Featuring a luxurious grenadine weave, this tie provides a textured, elegant finish that complements both formal and professional attire. Its rich brown hue pairs seamlessly with navy, beige, or charcoal suits, making it a wardrobe essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Italy from 100% premium silk, this tie exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and quality. The grenadine weave not only adds texture but ensures durability and an impeccable drape, making it ideal for business meetings, weddings, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious about the legacy of grenadine ties? \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/journal\/meet-the-powerful-and-iconic-grenadine-tie\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Grenadine ties: a primer on the fabric \u0026amp; styling – aklasu\" aria-label=\"Grenadine ties: a primer on the fabric \u0026amp; styling – aklasu\"\u003eDiscover more about their history and craftsmanship here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your style with the \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Grenadine Tie\u003c\/strong\u003e, a timeless accessory that blends Italian artistry with modern sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":22352891641974,"sku":"0TGP01601_314","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Long","offer_id":43444524482749,"sku":"0TGP01601_314-XL","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-brown-grenadine-tie-knitted-386.jpg?v=1759251389"},{"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 pairs with as much as navy does. What separates them is not the colour but the association, and black brings one navy does not. It is the second tie to own rather than the first, not because it is less useful, but because it asks you to know the room.\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 the understated choice, and it holds from a boardroom to an evening event. 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=\"\/en-ca\/products\/navy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eNavy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e. Both are versatile. Black is second because it is the more deliberate of the two. The two gaps it leaves are warmth, which the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/burgundy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBurgundy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e fills, and a lighter grey, which the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/charcoal-grenadine-tie\"\u003eCharcoal Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e fills. The rest of the range is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/grenadine-ties\"\u003egrenadine ties collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AKLASU","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":22352886857846,"sku":"0TGP017051_314","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Long","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":"intro-navy-and-steel-blue-block-striped-grenadine-tie","title":"\"Intro\" Navy and Steel Blue Block Striped Grenadine Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIntro Navy and Steel Blue Block Striped Grenadine Tie\u003c\/strong\u003e combines classic design with contemporary sophistication. Featuring bold navy and steel blue block stripes, this tie offers a refined and striking look that is perfect for both professional and formal occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly handcrafted in Italy using 100% premium silk, this tie is woven with the signature grenadine texture, providing a luxurious finish and exceptional durability. Its rich color palette complements navy, gray, and charcoal suits effortlessly, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the modern gentleman who values style and quality, the \u003cstrong\u003eIntro Navy and Steel Blue Block Striped Grenadine Tie\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers impeccable craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Whether you're in the boardroom or attending a formal event, this tie is the perfect accessory to elevate your outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKLASU","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":42806638215357,"sku":"INSBG001","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Long","offer_id":44811460804797,"sku":"INSBG001-XL","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-intro-navy-and-steel-blue-block-striped-grenadine-tie-knit-485.jpg?v=1759254941"},{"product_id":"champagne-grenadine-tie","title":"Champagne Grenadine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Champagne Grenadine Tie offers a refined alternative to traditional neutral tones. Warm, elegant, and understated, its golden beige colour brings depth and sophistication to tailoring without feeling overly formal or attention seeking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tone sits comfortably between gold, sand, bronze, and champagne, making it especially versatile for weddings, evening events, and transitional dressing. It works naturally with brown, charcoal, cream, olive, soft grey and navy blue tailoring while offering more character than a standard beige or tan tie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts restrained warmth makes it particularly effective in natural light, where the texture and colour develop subtle dimension rather than overt shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned to elevate a wardrobe without overpowering it, the Champagne Grenadine Tie is a versatile piece that feels equally appropriate for formal celebrations and refined everyday tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKLASU","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":46821771673789,"sku":"CHGREN001","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Long","offer_id":46821771706557,"sku":"CHGREN001-XL","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/Champagne-Grenadine-cover.jpg?v=1780015147"}],"url":"https:\/\/aklasu.co\/en-ca\/collections\/business-casual-outfits-journal.oembed","provider":"Aklasu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}