Art Deco Ties

The Jackal’s Aleks Cvetkovic on a subject close to his heart.

I’m serious folks. The new Drake’s art deco prints are a joy to behold; three hand-rolled ties in bright, warm complementary colours, each with a soft concentric square pattern inspired by 1930s archive patterns.

They’re not for the faint-hearted, but that’s precisely why you should consider one. The danger with the humble tie is that even if you’re an enthusiastic tie wearer, they can easily become part of a conservative uniform. We all have our favourites that we return to time and again – the navy repp, the forest green shantung, the burgundy grenadine. So, every now and then it pays to mix things up, and to remind yourself why you enjoy wearing a tie in the first place: so you can express yourself.

Art Deco prints do this like nothing else, and in teal, tan and crimson; navy, emerald green and burnt orange; and powder blue, scarlet and buttery yellow, there’s a combination in there to suit everyone. Note the lovely texture of these too – they’re not a pure satin foulard – rather, they’re printed on a crispy blend of silk and cotton with some surface interest, which makes them that little bit more tactile and helps them hold a dimple. In short, these are ties that say you’re confident, put-together and a seasoned dresser – capable of pulling off even the fruitiest of patterns.