{"title":"Formal","description":"Step into life's most distinguished events with confidence and style. Our selection of formal ties is perfect for moments that demand a touch of class and sophistication. Whether it's a gala, a black-tie event or a solemn occasion like a funeral, these ties ensure you're impeccably dressed. Crafted to enhance your formal attire, they strike the perfect balance between elegance and respectful prominence, making you ready for every significant event.","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":"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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/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. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/grenadine-ties\"\u003egrenadine ties collection\u003c\/a\u003e and work outward from there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKLASU","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":41005118980285,"sku":"0TGP017051_314_CH","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Long","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":"midnight-blue-grossa-grenadine","title":"Midnight Blue Grossa Grenadine Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Midnight Blue Grenadine Tie is the perfect addition to a timeless wardrobe. It pairs perfectly with all contemporary suits and crisp white or light blue dress shirts. Not to be outdone, this tie is just as at home during less formal and more relaxed occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOur Aklasu Grenadine ties are hand-finished using 100% silk from heritage artisans in Como, Italy. Featuring a g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003erossa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e weave and wool interlining, the Midnight Blue Grenadine Tie has excellent drape and will put other ties to shame. Fully tipped, so you never have to worry about that “gauzy” look again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKLASU","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":42966775726269,"sku":"mbgg007","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Long","offer_id":46688603439293,"sku":"mbgg007-XL","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-midnight-blue-grossa-grenadine-tie-dark-knitted-943.jpg?v=1759255239"},{"product_id":"black-grossa-grenadine-tie","title":"Black Grossa Grenadine","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake every impression count with the timeless elegance of our Black Grossa Grenadine Tie. Crafted in Italy from luxurious silk, this tie embodies sophistication with its signature textured weave, adding depth and character to your outfit. The larger Grossa weave delivers a bolder, more structured look, perfect for the man who appreciates understated style that commands attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're dressing for a formal event or adding refinement to your everyday business attire, this black grenadine tie is a versatile staple that exudes confidence and professionalism. Pair it with any suit or blazer to elevate your appearance and leave a lasting impression, whether you're sealing a deal or making an entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool interlining further enhances this drape, allowing for knots that are both robust and elegantly structured. This tie is fully tipped, eliminating any concerns about a \"gauzy\" appearance and ensuring a polished look in all settings. Whether you're leading a high-profile meeting or attending a formal event, the Black Grossa Grenadine Tie is sure to make a statement of unrivaled luxury and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":44588735103165,"sku":"FBGG-001","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-black-grossa-grenadine-standard-length-58-3-8-width-3-1-4-tie-993.jpg?v=1759256857"},{"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. 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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. 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