: On the front of a genuine silk twill tie, the diagonal grain always runs from 11 o’clock to 5 o’clock .

: New designs often hit the website first, making it a primary destination for the latest "modern whimsical" motifs.

When buying from anyone other than Hermès, verifying authenticity is critical due to the high volume of counterfeits.

: Cost savings, access to historical patterns, and a wider variety of widths no longer in production.