A vintage Zilli France silk necktie, probably dating to the 1990s, featuring a substantial woven silk construction and a distinctive abstract pattern in deep red and blue.
Zilli is a French luxury menswear house founded in Lyon in 1965, originally through a collaboration between a French family and Italian tailor Teofilo Zilli. Initially known for its exceptionally luxurious leather clothing, the company subsequently expanded into a complete range of men's clothing and accessories while maintaining an emphasis on fine materials and workmanship.
This tie is made from exceptionally substantial silk, woven with an abstract, almost string-like blue pattern against a deep rich red background. The combination of colour, texture and the generous 4-inch width gives it a particularly distinctive appearance.
The inside of the wide end is finished with Zilli's characteristic gold-finish metal ingot, an identifying detail associated with the luxury house.
The generous width and overall styling suggest that the tie probably dates to the 1990s, although an early 2000s date is also possible.
Measurements
Length: 58 inches
Width: 4 inches at widest point
Condition
Very good pre-owned condition with no pronounced signs of wear, soiling or staining.
An exceptionally well-made vintage Zilli tie in heavy woven silk, combining distinctive 1990s styling with the quality and attention to detail associated with this French luxury menswear house.
