Ties, bow ties and pocket squares for men

Hackett London's ties, bow ties and pocket squares for men are cut from seven-fold silk — the construction that keeps a knot in place through a long day of meetings without needing a re-tie.

The silk itself

A seven-fold tie carries more silk folded back on itself than a three- or five-fold version, giving it body without extra interlining. Ties, bow ties and pocket squares for men in the collection finish with a hand-stitched slip stitch on the reverse, a technique that lets the silk give slightly as it's tied without the seam showing on the front.

Pattern and technique

A woven jacquard pattern — never printed — is the method Hackett London has used since its first tie collection, one that keeps the design sharp for years where digital print fades with the friction of the knot. Pocket squares are cut on the bias, which lets them fall more naturally once folded into the breast pocket.

How to wear tie, bow tie and square together

The most reliable rule for ties, bow ties and pocket squares for men avoids repeating the same pattern twice: if the tie carries a print, the square works better plain, or picking out one colour from the tie itself. The bow tie, kept for dressier occasions, should always sit in proportion to the shirt collar, never wider than it.

How do you fold a pocket square for a day suit?

A simple point fold is the most versatile for daily wear, with one or two points showing above the pocket edge without unfolding fully. For dressier occasions, a flat presidential fold reads more discreet.

What's the difference between a woven silk tie and a printed one?

Woven jacquard silk builds the pattern into the weave itself during production, giving more body and a texture you can feel. Printed silk applies the design onto finished fabric afterwards — a cheaper process, but with a flatter handle and less colour durability over time.