This bow tie was a winner with my 15 year old son who has discovered bow ties this year and fallen in love with them!  I ordered his orginal bow tie through this same company (the Tie Bar) but on thier own site and purchased a Monster Trad reversible tie which was also great.  While shopping at Christmas I discovered you could order Tie Bar ties on Amazon for a reduced price...BONUS! The Tie Bar has the best selection of Bow Ties I have found, with great quality and a better price than most other brick and mortar and on-line shops.  They ship very fast, arrive in excellent condition and hold up well.  We have at least 3 silk Tie Bar bow ties, including the green one above and all have been winners.  I wouldn't hesitate to order from the Tie Bar and or to purchase this item.  It's a LOOKER! :-)