Ascot Tie

What is an Ascot?
Traditionally an Ascot cravat was only worn with morning dress. The name originates from the famous Ascot horse races where dressing up in your finest was order of the day. Today the Ascot has evolved into a stylish, but far less formal form of neck-wear. Less formal even than a traditional neck tie, but still formal enough to still be called a tie. An Ascot is made, tied and worn in similar ways to the more conventional necktie, but with enough differences to make it uniquely special.

Remember how a few years ago the only people who wore bow ties were those who wanted to be a bit different, but today bow ties are very much in the mainstream? If you are looking to make an impact and stand out today, you don’t choose a bow tie, you choose an Ascot. You can dress up your smart-casual/business-casual work wear. You can also dress up your casual clothes and denim. An Ascot is a really versatile addition to your wardrobe. If that wasn’t enough, if you choose carefully, you can even find reversible Ascots to double your opportunities to wear them.

How to wear an Ascot.
For casual wear you can smarten up your denim jeans by wearing a dress shirt and sport coat. If however, you add an Ascot, you will lift the style to a level befitting a modern gentleman. This look is great for classy day wear and stylish evenings out.

For a different look at work, many offices are loosing the suit jacket and neck tie, having the shirt open. By adding an Ascot here it will keep you smart, but will add a dash of stylish fun. It’s a very continental look that takes confidence to wear, but is rewarding for those who are looking to be a bit different without resorting to a bow tie which in my opinion are becoming far too common to be different.

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An excerpt from and interview with Brunello cocinelli by Permanent Style

From the Brunello Cucinelli Spring/Summer 2012 catalogue: “The color palette features pastel shades with slightly grayish, faded, and mélange tones: Lily, Plum, Chamomile, Geranium, Lime, Mint, Quartz, Antarctic White, Coral, Orange, and Eucalyptus”


Permanent Style: Thank you for talking to us from Solomeo, Brunello. 

I’d like to ask you about your use of colour in your collections, if I may, particularly for Spring and Summer. Your clothes frequently use pale colours for this season, and I think this is something English men are traditionally bad at wearing during the summer months, tending to extremes of pale linen and nothing else. What is the key to wearing pale colours well?

Brunello Cucinelli: I think the key is to always match a colour with something neutral. So you could wear a nice pale orange trouser, but with a mid-grey or navy jacket. Or, if the weather suits pale colours everywhere, make sure one of them is a neutral colour like a beige or a cream. 

The collection is organised along these lines, and it’s not too much to say that it is the philosophy of the company to present things in this way.