15 Best Tie Brands in 2025, According to GQ Style Editors
ShoppingFrom Italian suiting powerhouses to French pattern specialists, these are the names propelling the necktie to bold new frontiers.By Jeremy FreedJanuary 27, 2025Photos: Bowen Fernie; Collage by Sarah CassutoSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.The best tie brands prove that the death of the necktie has been greatly exaggerated, and not for the first time. Despite the continued relaxation of office dress codes and the growing number of red-carpet looks that prove you don’t need a shirt (let alone a tie) to look smoldering in a tux, the necktie remains one of the most subtly powerful accessories in the menswear universe. You may not need to wear a tie to your office, a wedding, or a job interview, but that makes the choice to wear one all the more significant—and potentially swervy.Now as ever, nothing makes a well-tailored worsted wool suit and a crisp white button-up look nattier than a well-dimpled four-in-hand. But neckties don’t just add sartorial gravitas to suits, blazers, and sport coats. Indeed, ties can be their most impactful when worn with chore coats, safari jackets, bombers, and other essentials from the casual outerwear canon. So whether you’re pairing your tie with a navy blue power suit or a trucker jacket, you’ll be in good hands with any of the brands below, each of which offers a unique take on the medium.The Best Tie Brands, According to GQThe Designer Specialists: Ferragamo, Hermès, Ralph LaurenThe Age-Old Institutions: Brooks Brothers, Charvet, Turnbull & AsserThe Italian Artisans: Borrelli, E. & G. Cappelli, E. Marinella, ShibumiThe Tailoring Powerhouses: Brioni, Drake's, KitonThe Designer SpecialistsFerragamoAs revered for its ties as its signature loafers, this Florentine casa started out as a shoemaker to the stars in Hollywood more than a century ago before expanding into scarves and ties in the ‘60s. Fortunately, things haven’t changed much since. Ferragamo’s ties are still made of high-end silk, cut and sewn in Italy, and available in a range of subtle animal prints as well as the brand’s hallmark gancini lock motif. At 8 cm wide (about 3 inches), they’re the ideal finishing touch to an Italian power suit.FerragamoZar Gancini Print Silk Tie$220 NordstromFerragamoZac Table Tennis Print Silk Tie$220 NordstromHermèsAs legend has it, Hermès got into the tie business in the 1950s thanks to gamblers who arrived at its Monaco store in need of ties to meet the casino’s dress code. The brand responded with its usual blend of Parisian whimsy and uncompromising attention to detail, and subsequently became a go-to for anyone in search of a tie that says “I may work in [finance, law, government, insurance] but I also know how to have fun!”As dress codes for C-suites (and casinos) have relaxed, the appeal of Hermès playful prints has spread far beyond the corporate elite. These days you can buy a Hermès tie in dozens of riffs on the maison’s unmistakable H logo, but why hedge? With a cast of characters including roaring lions, smiling koalas, and pencil-gnawing beavers to choose from, Hermès maintains its lock on tasteful novelty neckwear.HermèsPieces Met Tie$270 HermèsHermèsSur Les Toits d'Hermès Tie$270 HermèsRalph LaurenDespite his affinity for polo shirts, rugby jerseys, and other canonical pieces of Anglo-American sportswear, Ralph Lauren is a tie guy first and foremost. Lauren launched his namesake brand with a tie collection in the late 1960s, and they’ve remained a mainstay in the RL universe ever since. That means you can find an impressive range of neckwear on offer at Lauren’s various labels, from Ivy-inspired repp, knit, and bowties (Polo Ralph Lauren) to bolos that’ll complete your dressiest Canadian tuxedo (RRL).As with all things Ralph, the most covetable options can usually be found in his top-shelf Purple Label line, which offers a sumptuous selection of Italian-made prints and solids in silk and cashmere.Polo Ralph LaurenStriped Silk Narrow Repp Club Tie$125 Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren Purple LabelGlen Plaid Silk Tie$235 Ralph LaurenThe Age-Old InstitutionsBrooks BrothersBrooks Brothers didn’t invent the necktie, but as the brand that’s credited with introducing diagonal-striped repp ties to American men, it might as well have, at least on this side of the pond. Brooks Brothers’ fortunes have risen and fallen over the last 150 years, but it’s still a go-to for this Ivy-style staple, along with pretty much any other kind of classic necktie that you can think of. The majority of BB’s Italian silk ties measure in at a traditional yet versatile 3.25-inches wide, which is exactly as it should be.Brooks BrothersSilk-Cotton Floral Tie$108 Brooks BrothersBrooks BrothersArgyll & Sutherland Rep Tie$99 Brooks BrothersCharvetIt doesn’t get much more bougie than Charvet, which has been outfitting discerning gentlemen since the 1830s (the word “charvet” is shorthand for a
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The best tie brands prove that the death of the necktie has been greatly exaggerated, and not for the first time. Despite the continued relaxation of office dress codes and the growing number of red-carpet looks that prove you don’t need a shirt (let alone a tie) to look smoldering in a tux, the necktie remains one of the most subtly powerful accessories in the menswear universe. You may not need to wear a tie to your office, a wedding, or a job interview, but that makes the choice to wear one all the more significant—and potentially swervy.
Now as ever, nothing makes a well-tailored worsted wool suit and a crisp white button-up look nattier than a well-dimpled four-in-hand. But neckties don’t just add sartorial gravitas to suits, blazers, and sport coats. Indeed, ties can be their most impactful when worn with chore coats, safari jackets, bombers, and other essentials from the casual outerwear canon. So whether you’re pairing your tie with a navy blue power suit or a trucker jacket, you’ll be in good hands with any of the brands below, each of which offers a unique take on the medium.
The Best Tie Brands, According to GQ
- The Designer Specialists: Ferragamo, Hermès, Ralph Lauren
- The Age-Old Institutions: Brooks Brothers, Charvet, Turnbull & Asser
- The Italian Artisans: Borrelli, E. & G. Cappelli, E. Marinella, Shibumi
- The Tailoring Powerhouses: Brioni, Drake's, Kiton
The Designer Specialists
As revered for its ties as its signature loafers, this Florentine casa started out as a shoemaker to the stars in Hollywood more than a century ago before expanding into scarves and ties in the ‘60s. Fortunately, things haven’t changed much since. Ferragamo’s ties are still made of high-end silk, cut and sewn in Italy, and available in a range of subtle animal prints as well as the brand’s hallmark gancini lock motif. At 8 cm wide (about 3 inches), they’re the ideal finishing touch to an Italian power suit.
As legend has it, Hermès got into the tie business in the 1950s thanks to gamblers who arrived at its Monaco store in need of ties to meet the casino’s dress code. The brand responded with its usual blend of Parisian whimsy and uncompromising attention to detail, and subsequently became a go-to for anyone in search of a tie that says “I may work in [finance, law, government, insurance] but I also know how to have fun!”
As dress codes for C-suites (and casinos) have relaxed, the appeal of Hermès playful prints has spread far beyond the corporate elite. These days you can buy a Hermès tie in dozens of riffs on the maison’s unmistakable H logo, but why hedge? With a cast of characters including roaring lions, smiling koalas, and pencil-gnawing beavers to choose from, Hermès maintains its lock on tasteful novelty neckwear.
Despite his affinity for polo shirts, rugby jerseys, and other canonical pieces of Anglo-American sportswear, Ralph Lauren is a tie guy first and foremost. Lauren launched his namesake brand with a tie collection in the late 1960s, and they’ve remained a mainstay in the RL universe ever since. That means you can find an impressive range of neckwear on offer at Lauren’s various labels, from Ivy-inspired repp, knit, and bowties (Polo Ralph Lauren) to bolos that’ll complete your dressiest Canadian tuxedo (RRL).
As with all things Ralph, the most covetable options can usually be found in his top-shelf Purple Label line, which offers a sumptuous selection of Italian-made prints and solids in silk and cashmere.
The Age-Old Institutions
Brooks Brothers didn’t invent the necktie, but as the brand that’s credited with introducing diagonal-striped repp ties to American men, it might as well have, at least on this side of the pond. Brooks Brothers’ fortunes have risen and fallen over the last 150 years, but it’s still a go-to for this Ivy-style staple, along with pretty much any other kind of classic necktie that you can think of. The majority of BB’s Italian silk ties measure in at a traditional yet versatile 3.25-inches wide, which is exactly as it should be.
It doesn’t get much more bougie than Charvet, which has been outfitting discerning gentlemen since the 1830s (the word “charvet” is shorthand for a specific kind of silk fabric used in tie-making). Since the brand has yet to fully embrace the e-commerce era, a pilgrimage to its Place Vendome flagship is the best way to get a sense of its offerings, which might include half a dozen shades of gray knit ties. Until you make it to Paris, you’ll be in good company wearing any of their geometric print or paisley options, which come in at a suitably traditional 8.5 cm (~3 inches) wide.
Say what you will about the British royal family, but if there’s one thing King Charles knows it’s where to get a decent necktie. The former Prince of Wales has been shopping at this 19th-century London haberdasher for the last 40-odd years, and anyone in search of something to pair with a waxed cotton jacket and a tweed blazer would be smart to follow his lead. With over 200 styles in its current catalog (all of which are made from fabric woven at a centuries-old English silk mill, and most of which are a generously proportioned 9.5 cm wide) it’s a sartorial flex on par with Northampton-made leather bottom shoes and Savile Row suits.
The Italian Artisans
It stands to reason that the land of soft-shouldered suits would also produce some certifiably killer neckwear. This Neapolitan brand’s wares don’t just live up to the high standards of the city’s tailors, they also contain many of the same characteristics that give southern Italian suiting its effortless style. With a typically soft, unstructured design, and a relatively narrow width, a Borrelli tie is one sure way to add a dash of sprezzatura to your wardrobe.
You won’t go very far down the rabbit hole of respected southern Italian tie-makers without running into this Neapolitan stalwart and his hand-sewn, hand-rolled neckwear. Thanks to owner Patrizio Cappelli’s love of wool challis fabric (a lightweight wool or wool-silk blend made in England since the 19th century) his ties offer a unique provenance in addition to their selection of classic prints and earth-tone hues.
If you want to explore the breadth of Neapolitan tie-making craft, start with this century-old brand that’s as famous for its heritage as its client list of American presidents and world leaders. With a catalog spanning hundreds of prints—including an archival collection featuring reproductions of classic designs from the ‘40s and ‘50s, and the option of 3-fold, 5-fold, 7-fold, and 9-fold construction—if you can’t find something you want here, you’re not looking hard enough.
After less than 15 years in business, this Neapolitan upstart has wasted no time in establishing itself as one of the city’s most in-demand tie-makers—which is pretty impressive in a city where tie-making is a sacred art on par with pizza and puttanesca. Its name, a Japanese word that translates to “understated elegance,” speaks to both the label’s aesthetics and sensibility. With a range of fabrics sourced from mills in Italy, the UK, and Japan, and a selection of classic geometric patterns and prints, each of Shibumi’s 3-fold hand-rolled ties tells a story about the many skilled hands that brought it to life.
The Tailoring Powerhouses
Regional differences are a pretty big deal in Italy, and—as you might expect—this legendary Roman tailoring house does things differently from its Neapolitan brethren. Roman tailors typically favor a more structured and conservative cut than their counterparts in Naples, and this has helped Brioni’s suits become the de facto uniform of a certain breed of high-powered business executives around the world. As such, Brioni’s ties are a lot like its bespoke suits: handmade from high-end materials and available in a range of solid, dark, serious hues.
If you’re looking to incorporate more tailoring into your wardrobe without becoming a full-on suit guy, Drake’s will show you how to do it right. In addition to vibing perfectly with its chore coats and Fair Isle cardigans, Drake’s famous ties are made in London from a range of unconventional fabrics like shantung (a more textured silk), grenadine (a high-twist silk prized for its rich colors), and wool.
Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest names in high-end suiting is a major presence in the upper echelons of the tie world, too. Like Brioni, which offers a similarly widespread network of outposts in major global cities, Kiton’s ties are handmade in Italy from top-shelf silk. In contrast to their Roman counterpart (and in characteristic Neapolitan style,) Kiton’s ties tend to be more colorful and more jauntily patterned.
The Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Operation
If you’re the type of person who appreciates knowing the origins of the wool that went into your suit jackets and dictating the precise dimensions of your shirt collars—or just want a tie that no one else has—you’ll want to bookmark this custom neckwear specialist. Unlike the other brands on this list, each Sam Hober tie is made to order, meaning you can spec yours out in a truly staggering range of options, including custom lengths, widths, and monogramming.
