Want to know which are the most expensive ties in the world? The modern necktie can be traced back to the early seventeenth century, when it gained its original name: cravat. Over the centuries the design and purpose of this piece of neckwear has changed and evolved into the accessory of formal wear and office attire we know nowadays as the ‘tie’. In fact, neckties have become an essential fashion item of menswear, and designers have pushed the limits very far, creating the most expensive ties in the world, which can single-handedly make or break an entire outfit.
The ties on our list were conceived by renowned designers with bold ideas, who are highly regarded around the world. Some of them arrived in the fashion industry by chance, others after years of studying. If fashion is your cup of tea, you’ll probably enjoy our list on the 5 Most Elite Fashion Schools in The World.
Let’s take a look at the current countdown and find out which are the most expensive ties in the world.
10. Ralph Lauren’s Black Label Tie
Solid Knit Silk, Herringbone Knit Cashmere, Polka-Dot, Geometric, Striped, Solid Peau de Soie… any Black Label design by Ralph Lauren costs $155. This exclusive tie is made in Italy and is 100% silk. Although it is quite simple, it has a superior quality that ensures a smooth and even knot.
Those impressive ties are only the first on our list of the most expensive ties in the world. Keep reading to reveal the rest.
9. Turnbull & Asser
In 1980, the Prince of Wales issued a Royal Warrant to this British manufacturer as ‘shirtmakers’. Holding a Royal Warrant is a big deal, and such firms are strongly committed to delivering excellent products of the highest standards. Striped, spotted, sikud, patterned, slim or paisley, every necktie made by Turnbull & Asser costs between $190 and $195.
8. The Charvet
Charvet Place Vendôme is a legendary shirt maker and tailor, and the first shirt shop in the world (founded in 1838). The quality offered by this French fashion company is superb, and so are its ties. As a matter of fact, charvet has become a synonym of a specific silk fabric used for ties. To purchase one of this exclusive neck pieces you need around $250.
7. Tokyo Tie by Ermenegildo Zegna
This exclusive tie, of a limited and special edition, costs $260. It has a beautiful print of the renowned Mount Fuji and is made out of pure silk. Unfortunately enough for you tie collectors and enthusiasts out there, this product is currently “out of stock” on the online shop of the Italian fashion house.
6. Roberto Cavalli
One of the ties in the 2014 collection of this Italian fashion designer came with a price tag of $1,050. The piece was 100% pure silk and had a fantasy pattern. Roberto Cavalli is known for his bold and exotic prints, a clear example of Mediterranean design.
5. Christian Lacroix Fantasy Pattern
For $1,150 you can purchase a 100% silk tie conceived by thia famous French fashion designer. The reason behind such an expensive price is the quality of the silk, and the patterns in which the fabric is cut. This tie is as peculiar as it is pricey.
4. Stefano Ricci’s Formal Crystal Tie
In Stefano Ricci’s current collection there are several Formal Crystal ties, ranging from $360 to $1,775. Naturally, what makes the price of these 100% silk satin ties so different is the amount of Swarovski crystals each piece is ornamented with.
3. EMPA Gold Tie
With this $8,500 gold tie we enter the big league of cravats. After ten years of research, the textile experts at Empa in St Gallen were able to create a thread resulting from a mixture of silk and 24-carat gold. The gold tie project proves that state-of-the-art technology can aid fashion progress as well (though it also makes that fashion quite expensive, at least in this case).
2. Stefano Ricci’s Diamond Plated Tie
At a selling price of $30,000, this Stefano Ricci tie is one of the most expensive and over-the-top neckties ever created. This is much more than an accessory; it’s a designer item with a special importance, and even a piece of jewelry. Of course, at this price and exclusivity, the diamond plated tie is not meant for the everyday man.
1. The Suashish Necktie
The most expensive tie in the world is also the most impressive and luxurious one ever made. This $220,000 tie is the result of the work of the Satya Paul Design Studio who teamed up with the Suashish Diamond Group to create a piece of the utmost extravagance. The necktie is made of pure silk, and fashioned from 150 grams of gold, and 271 diamonds.
