A classic vintage tie by EAGLE TONE, woven in a calm gray tone with delicate diagonal stripes throughout. True to the “PURE TRADITIONAL” tag, this piece values material and weave over ornament, offering a refined and deeply understated presence.
Made of 100% silk, the stripe is not printed but expressed through the weave itself, giving the surface subtle depth and tonal variation as the light changes. Quiet rather than flashy, it is especially well suited to suiting, formal occasions, and anyone drawn to restrained elegance.
Likely dating from the era when traditional Japanese-made menswear accessories were produced with a strong emphasis on classic tailoring and textile quality, this is a tie that speaks through texture rather than decoration.
Handed down from a much older relative who once worked for Japan Express, this tie carries not only artisanal quality but also the personal heritage of postwar craftsmanship in Japan.
At the time, ties of this quality often retailed around ¥10,000 when new — a considered purchase even then. Today, you’re paying roughly the same nominal amount, but for a piece that now carries decades of family history and careful preservation.
Details
• Brand: EAGLE TONE
• Line: PURE TRADITIONAL
• Color: Gray
• Pattern: Diagonal woven stripe
• Material: 100% Silk
• Vintage item
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. There is a stain on the back side. As a vintage item, minor signs of age and light wear may also be present. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.
Each piece is carefully inspected and wrapped while the scent of Japanese incense lingers in the atelier — a quiet ritual of preservation and care.
Orders are shipped in weekly batches from Japan.
Not for someone else.
But for the quiet strength within.
— Ikeda Tailor Shop
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