Il Milione

Inspired by the nickname and homonymous title of the book famously written by Venetian traveler and explorer Marco Polo, the Il Milione (The Million) bow tie is a true marvel of nature, an iconic accessory made of truly rare and precious fabric.

Crafted from exclusive Scabal dupioni raw silk fabric, Il Milione, from Banderari’s “Luxus” collection, is a bow tie for true connoisseurs and gentlemen who treasure absolute rarity and wish stand out with style.

Dupioni is a thicker, stronger type of silk made from the conjoined cocoons of two or more silkworms. It is one of the rarest types of raw silk, characterized by threads with a natural finish and incredible asymmetric beauty.

Elegant, minimalist and precious, Il Milione is extremely understated bow tie that is nonetheless amazingly elegant and full of character.

Available in both the self-tie and hybrid self-tie versions (with hooks on the back that make it wearable as a pre-tied bow tie), this high-quality accessory is entirely made by the skillful, passionate hands of our expert artisans in Umbria, Italy.

Small imperfections are an intrinsic characteristic of this product, and prove it is handmade.