Another is cashmere. Still another silk with a raised weave. They are gorgeous. At Barney's New York, neckwear designs can be outright flashy. Some ties are rainbowed, some come multispangled, some are iridescent.
Ties are the last stop in male fashion expression.
Men who might not feel comfortable wearing their favorite color in a jacket or shirt can indulge themselves in a tie. That alone may guarantee a revival for this accessory. One day, ties may return with gusto. Until then, its supporters must wait. Building a wardrobe Fashion has always been a process of reinvention.