{"title":"Formal Event","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":"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":"set-for-life-essential-grenadine-collection","title":"Set for Life™ - Essential Grenadine Tie Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSet for Life™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree grenadine ties. Navy, burgundy, and black. The first ties a man should own and the last ones he stops reaching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree handmade Italian silk grenadines, each one tipped with a wool backing for a finished face. Together they answer most of what a tie wardrobe is asked to do, from the first interview to a wedding to anything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy is the quiet anchor against charcoal, grey, and brown suits. Burgundy is the warmer foil against navy and grey. Black is the formal note for evening tailoring and high-occasion wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe cloth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenadine is woven in Como on traditional looms. The technique pairs two warp threads that twist around each weft as it passes, leaving 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Set for Life trio is what Aklasu would build around for a man starting his tie wardrobe. Each tie is also available on its own (\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/navy-grenadine-tie\"\u003enavy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/burgundy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eburgundy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/black-grenadine-tie\"\u003eblack\u003c\/a\u003e), but the set is the cleanest path to a wardrobe foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/grenadine-ties\"\u003eAklasu Grenadine Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":43258350960829,"sku":"Foundation-Set-1","price":268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Long","offer_id":44623570763965,"sku":"","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/Set-for-Life-0.jpg?v=1780854184"},{"product_id":"deep-burgundy-grossa-grenadine","title":"Deep Burgundy Grossa Grenadine Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deep burgundy grenadine tie in the garza grossa weave, the heavier and more open of the two grenadine weaves. Larger holes than the standard garza fina, so the texture reads more clearly and the knot sits fuller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in Como from pure silk with a wool interlining, in a dark burgundy that reads neutral next to navy or charcoal and adds warmth under a dark suit. Works with black or brown shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Grenadine Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice here is how much texture you want on show. For the same colour with the weave held back, take the standard-weave \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/burgundy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBurgundy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest of the garza fina range runs \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/navy-grenadine-tie\"\u003eNavy Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/black-grenadine-tie\"\u003eBlack Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/charcoal-grenadine-tie\"\u003eCharcoal Grenadine Tie\u003c\/a\u003e. Both weights sit together in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/grenadine-ties\"\u003egrenadine ties collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":43297373552829,"sku":"DBGG001","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Long","offer_id":46690876457149,"sku":"DBGG001-XL","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-deep-burgundy-grossa-grenadine-tie-textured-brown-knit-181.jpg?v=1759255502"},{"product_id":"black-batwing-bow-tie","title":"Black Batwing Bow-Tie","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA proper black bow tie should feel refined, not theatrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Black Silk Batwing Bow Tie is designed for formal occasions where restraint matters. Handmade in Italy from silk, it features a classic batwing silhouette that offers a cleaner, more understated profile than a traditional butterfly bow tie. The result is elegant, balanced, and easy to wear across a range of formal settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned as a self tie bow tie, it develops the natural asymmetry and character that distinguish proper formalwear from pre tied alternatives. The silk carries a restrained lustre that complements black tie attire without appearing overly glossy or costume-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe batwing shape has long been favoured for its versatility and proportion. Its slimmer profile pairs naturally with tuxedos, dinner jackets, and formal shirting while maintaining a timeless appearance that avoids trend driven styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether worn for weddings, galas, black tie events, or formal evenings, this is the kind of piece that earns a permanent place in a wardrobe rather than being purchased for a single occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46403089170621,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/Bowtie-cover_19b83066-9505-44f4-8332-0570ab06dffc.jpg?v=1778821113"},{"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"},{"product_id":"white-striped-metallic-gold-silk-tie","title":"White Striped Metallic Gold Silk Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe White Striped Metallic Gold Tie sets a warm metallic gold silk against crisp white stripes, a combination that reads rich without being showy. The stripe pattern borrows from British regimental ties, which gives it familiar structure, while the metallic gold lifts it past a standard stripe. It works against navy, charcoal, and dark brown tailoring for weddings, business, and occasions that ask for something considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-fold, wool-interlined, and self-tipped. Made in Italy from 100% silk woven in Como, cut and finished by hand so the tie keeps its shape, drapes cleanly, and forms a balanced knot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA considered choice once the foundational navy, charcoal, and burgundy are already in the wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":47734982246589,"sku":"GLDSTR001","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Long","offer_id":47734983295165,"sku":"GLDSTR001-XL","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-white-striped-metallic-gold-three-fold-silk-tie-745.jpg?v=1785452808"}],"url":"https:\/\/aklasu.co\/en-ca\/collections\/formal-event.oembed","provider":"Aklasu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}