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Striped Ties from the Red Label: Playful with the Small Blade

Since its founding in 1976, FAIRFAX, a Japanese tie brand, has created real, sophisticated dress styles by adding tastes from Milan, New York, and elsewhere to a base of British classics. This time, from "Red Label by FAIRFAX," a line within the brand, comes a striped tie that proposes the "small blade visible style," a subtle arrangement that adds flair to the stability of classic designs.

Photographs by JAMANDFIXStyling by TOCHIGI MasahiroText by IWANAGA Morito (OPENERS)

The "Small Blade Visible" Style: An Evolution of the "Small Blade Shift"

The "Red Label by FAIRFAX" American-style, right-leaning striped tie captures the essence of Ivy League style. It is available in two-tone color lineups based on navy, which blends neatly into the V-zone.

The characteristic feature is the "red" on the underside of the small blade, which is the origin of the "Red Label" name. This style proposes showing this part when tying the tie. It allows for a moderate degree of self-expression within the rules of tie knotting. Let us explain how to do it and how it looks.

Loosen the tied tie, and when re-tightening, give the small blade a twist, turning the underside outward. Then, shift the wide and small blades to the left and right below the knot. This is a FAIRFAX original styling that goes a step beyond the "small blade shift," which adds volume and character to the V-zone by shifting the small blade. The underside of the small blade, revealed when the jacket is removed, conveys a sense of playfulness.

While ties are often used in business settings today, they are said to have originated from scarves, meaning they were originally formless. Of course, their role as a tool for formal wear is significant, but the key lies in how uniquely you can wear them. FAIRFAX creates ties that leave room for styling enjoyment within items that appear traditional and conservative at first glance. The striped ties introduced here can be said to eloquently speak to this stance.

Striped Jacquard Tie
Colors | Midnight Blue x White, Midnight Blue x Dark Green, Midnight Blue x Red
Price | ¥10,260 each
Material | 100% Silk
Size | Blade Width 8cm x Length 144cm

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