{"title":"Ties for the Investment Banking Dress Code","description":"\u003cp\u003eA banking floor rewards restraint, and the tie is the one visible choice you get to make. The rule is short: texture instead of pattern, dark instead of bright, and three or four ties in steady rotation instead of a drawer of one-offs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenadine is the weave for the room. The open structure gives the silk depth up close while reading as a solid across a boardroom table, which is the whole requirement. Black is the most formal, correct for a closing or an evening that runs on from the office. Charcoal reads as a shade of the suit rather than a contrast to it. Midnight Blue Grossa is woven in the more open garza grossa, where the texture shows at conversational distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the outfit is here too. Over-the-calf socks are the only length that stays up through a full day at a desk, and an off-white wool and silk pocket square relates to the suit without repeating the tie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full dress code, from suit and shirt to shoes, is in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/journal\/master-the-investment-banking-dress-code\"\u003eMaster the Investment Banking Dress Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"grey-houndstooth-socks","title":"Men's Grey Houndstooth Dress Socks - Over the Calf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey houndstooth \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/over-the-calf-dress-socks\"\u003eover-the-calf dress socks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic houndstooth in grey. Sharp under a tailored suit, restrained enough for business casual. A textured neutral that reads as pattern only on a second look.\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=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/mens-dress-socks\"\u003emen's dress socks\u003c\/a\u003e, or the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/over-the-calf-dress-socks\"\u003eover-the-calf\u003c\/a\u003e length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/aklasu-sock-pairing-guide\"\u003esock pairing guide\u003c\/a\u003e takes trouser, shoe, and sock together, and shows which colours sit between any pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42430469898429,"sku":"090-gry","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":42430469931197,"sku":"090-gry-2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":42430469963965,"sku":"090-gry-3","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":42430469996733,"sku":"090-gry-4","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/aklasu-mens-grey-houndstooth-dress-socks-over-the-calf-two-toned-819.jpg?v=1759254366"},{"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. 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Holds shape in the pocket while maintaining a natural drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-fold-a-pocket-square\"\u003eHow to Fold a Pocket Square\u003c\/a\u003e for the four folds we recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade to be worn often.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aklasu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46720058982589,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1175\/5540\/files\/Off-White-Wool-Silk-Pocket-Square-1.jpg?v=1777695371"}],"url":"https:\/\/aklasu.co\/en-ca\/collections\/investment-banking-dress-code.oembed","provider":"Aklasu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}