“Just putting this one out there but Bruh, you gotta get you one of these fitted grosgrain bow ties. Talk about tipping out your tux beyond all expectations. First off, its fitted, so when the end of the night comes and you untie it to show off some chest hair, there isn't any stupid clasp to show that you are merely posing as a king. Secondly, once tied it gives a true sense of pure upper crust amongst all of the social climbers. There is no way that you walk out with less than two hotties on your arms when you sport this thing, I don't care how ugly your mug is. All I have to say is be ready to be swooned over. Good luck to you and enjoy the spoils of a truly bold purchase.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Beautifully made, correct size bow, superb fabric. Would buy again.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I ordered the 14.5 black tie in grosgrain, but it could not be tied fully around my neck. The tie needed to be 34” long end-to-end to tie properly, but was only 32.x”. All my shirts are size 14.5 and my neck measures exactly 14.5” around. I wish I had ordered a few sizes so I could have wore it to a black tie affair, but alas, I had to return it. It was nicer than the tie I had to buy at the last minute.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Before I discovered the gentlemen's gazette, it was difficult to find a place to get high-quality accessories for formalwear. After purchasing my first Fort Belvedere product, I now have a go-to place to get all my formalwear needs. I was so impressed with the quality and detail of my silk faille grosgrain bow tie, I immediately went back to purchase the matching cummerbund. Thanks to Fort Belvedere, I now know that every time I attend a black-tie event I'm looking as sharp as can be.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I ordered this in anticipation of a grosgrain-faced tuxedo that I have on order and the bow tie looks amazing and fits well. It's got structure but isn't too rigid and the craftsmanship is very solid. The sizing matches the standard collar size so there is no need to order half a size up.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I just received my MTM Hickey Freeman tuxedo and needed a complementing bow tie. I opted for grosgrain lapels, so this fabric was perfect. I like the idea of a sized bow tie in case I wear it with a wing collar sometime. Unfortunately, the 15 1/2" size was out of stock and would not arrive in time for the event I had scheduled a month later. I asked Raphael what he suggested. At his recommendation, I went with the 15" since I'm closer to 15 1/4". It worked out fine, although I think the 15 1/2" would have fit a little better. As it is, I had to tie it a bit tighter to make it work, but it still looked good. The materials and workmanship appear excellent.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I just received my MTM Hickey Freeman tuxedo and needed a complementing bow tie. I opted for grosgrain lapels, so this fabric was perfect. I like the idea of a sized bow tie in case I wear it with a wing collar sometime. Unfortunately, the 15 1/2" size was out of stock and would not arrive in time for the event I had scheduled a month later. I asked Raphael what he suggested. At his recommendation, I went with the 15" since I'm closer to 15 1/4". It worked out fine, although I think the 15 1/2" would have fit a little better. As it is, I had to tie it a bit tighter to make it work, but it still looked good. The materials and workmanship appear excellent.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“This is the perfect bow tie in every way. One can feel the authentic silk of the grosgrain. I was worried the sizing would be off, but I wear a 16.5, and it was the perfect size for my Brooks Brothers detachable winged collar shirt. The butterfly style is perfect and not overstated. It makes a fantastic bow beautifully proportioned. Thid is the only semi-formal tie you will need!”

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Posted 9 years ago

Black Bow Tie in Silk Faille Grosgrain Sized Butterfly - Fort Belvedere Reviews