With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we are releasing some recommended gift items. These are "one-point ties" and "one-point pocket squares" specially commissioned by Isetan from Franco Bassi, a brand located in Como, a world-renowned silk producing region in northern Italy.

At first glance, they appear to be the quintessential classics: a plain navy tie and a white pocket square that fits perfectly in business settings. Both are hand-cut and hand-sewn, exuding a rich texture and a meticulous craftsmanship that ensures they will last for years, giving them an extremely classic and timeless feel.

Adding a touch of playfulness to this classic look are the four variations of embroidery. The "heart" and "clover" motifs, which are available every year at ISETAN MEN'S have been chosen this year, along with "boat" and "anchor," which evoke the image of spring and summer.

From left to right: HEART-TIE, CLOVER-TIE, ANCHOR-TIE, BOAT-TIE

Northern Italy, a leading center of global fashion trends, boasts a more chic aesthetic. FRANCO BASSI , one of Northern Italy's renowned brands, exudes a sense of refined craftsmanship and undeniable sophistication, creating a sense of playful sophistication while embracing classic styles.

With suit sales at an all-time high and classic white shirts selling like hotcakes, buyer Sato analyzes the current situation by saying, "I think there's an increasing number of customers who want to stick to classic styles while also seeking a subtle touch of sophistication."

Navy is a trendy color this year and blends naturally with various types of shirts and jackets. If you want to enjoy a comfortable and reliable look, Mr. Sato recommends the plain knot. Instead of focusing on the knot itself, by devising a way to create the dimple, you can add shading to the bottom of the knot, creating countless looks without being overly conspicuous.
While the basic style of creating just one dimple below the knot has its own simple charm, it's also nice to place dimples on both sides to make the embroidered part stand out.

The key is to subtly incorporate a single accent into a classic look, adding character and making it enjoyable. In this regard, the pocket square peeking out from the chest pocket plays a crucial, almost unseen, role.

From top to bottom: BOAT-PC, ANCHOR-PC, CLOVER-PC, HEART-PC

You might have bought a pocket square out of necessity for formal occasions like weddings and funerals, but still don't know how to use it in everyday situations. For those people, we recommend trying the "TV fold," a method of folding the pocket square into a square by aligning the four corners. This method, which makes the most of the pocket square's fabric, effortlessly combines a classic, serious look with the stylishness of using a pocket square.

With this method of inserting the pocket square so that one edge is visible along the opening of the breast pocket, you can deliberately hide the accent piece for an "invisible style," or you can be more playful and let the embroidered part show. For those who are more experienced, you can even slightly vary the alignment of the four corners to add a touch of casualness to the classic style.

The embroidery on the pocket square complements the tie, making it a fun conversation starter that only those in the know will understand. Whether as a gift for someone else or a treat for yourself, please consider this tie and pocket square set, which offers the joy of playing with classic styles.