Bankruptcy isn’t the only byproduct of an addiction to Gilt Man. It frequently results in casual neck noose acquisitions like the Ben Sherman dogtooth stripe plaid tie you see here. For all intents and purposes (i.e. according to Google) dogtooth stripe is something limited to Ben Sherman, so feel free to inform me otherwise if necessary. Even if the pattern was dreamed up by someone at Ben Sherman, it doesn’t change the fact that this tie just plain looks good. On to the fine print.

On the backend (we’re all enthralled with the little details), the tie is Made in China of 100% silk. The silk part is great, the China part – not so much. Whatever. I’m all for sustainability and everything, but cost and looks are the larger factors for me. [Ed's note - If you're looking for something on the more sustainable, socially responsible end of the spectrum, I highly recommend you check out Commerce With A Conscience because it's filled with stuff that you will end up buying.] If a tie ends up lasting long enough to become a “heritage” piece that’s great, but I’m not planning on it. Which isn’t to say that this tie is made poorly because it’s not. You can tell from the pictures below that the seams and stitching are still good quality.

It’s only been knotted up twice, but based on the comments at the company Christmas party this is going to be a big hit. You can’t really go wrong integrating a little color into your wardrobe, especially if you can rock a 2″ skinny tie. Unfortunately, if you’re interested in this particular number, you’re going to have to bide your time. At the time of writing, it isn’t available anywhere. I picked it up from Gilt for the bargain basement, final sale price of $24.

Update: It’s technically sold out right now, but you can get on the waitlist right now.