What makes an ascot an Ivy Ascot? A certain kind of pattern sensibility. Prints that are smaller, subtler, and more reserved. Patterns that would work just as well on a strict tie paired with a blue university stripe and a navy blazer as they do on a relaxed ascot paired with a white poplin and tweed. Small paisleys, ancient madder, little medallions. Navy, olive, burgundy, and pink. There is a certain kind of sartorial ethos to Ivy Style. It’s one that’s often more clear to

There are a few ways, but today we discuss the simplest way. If you’ve tied a four-in-hand with your necktie you can just do the same with your ascot. Yes, it’s that simple. So you unbutton your shirt and tie your trusty four-in-hand with the silk wrapped around your bare neck rather than around your collar like you would with a necktie. Then you take the longest end and pull it up from behind the knot and drape it over the front concealing it. Finally, button up your shirt a

When we think of the ascot we tend to think of something formal. A piece of fine patterned silk wrapped around your neck will tend to do that. And, of course, the traditional more formal ascot is our bread and butter. It is the standard we think of when we think of an ascot, and it is of course our standard for that reason. But this season we wanted to do something different. We wanted to make an ascot that could be worn with a barn jacket, with a chore coat, or with a pair o

We are thrilled to introduce our Spring-Summer 2026 collection. We have put together a lovely collection of ascots perfectly suited for the warm seasons and beyond. Our Italian silks of the season - Gabriel and Thatcher - are light, airy and a perfect complement to our darker and heavier winter choices. Our cottons - Rocco and Whitcomb - are particularly exciting. More often than not, ascots are silk, but we wanted to offer something a little different this summer. Inspired b