Short answer: as of 23 October 2026, Vane Kensington sells 176 ties. Burgundy is the most common colour (42 ties), just ahead of navy (38). Paisley is the most common pattern (30), followed by check and geometric designs (29). Every tie is 8cm wide and 148cm long, and 174 of the 176 cost either £29.99 or £24.99.
We wrote this because "what colour tie should I buy first?" is the question we get asked most. Rather than give an opinion, here is what our own range looks like, counted tie by tie, and what the numbers suggest.
How we counted
We counted every tie listed on our site on 23 October 2026 using our own product catalogue. Colour and pattern counts come from our colour and pattern collections. A tie can sit in more than one collection (a navy paisley counts under navy and under paisley), and some ties are not assigned to any colour collection, so the columns below do not add up to 176. Made-to-measure suits are not included.
Which tie colours do we make most?
What it means: burgundy and navy together make up almost half the range. That is deliberate: they are the two colours that work with every suit colour, so they are the best first ties to own and the safest to give as a gift.
Which tie patterns do we make most?
What it means: paisley, geometric and textured weaves make up most of the range because they add interest while still looking at home with a dark business suit. Stripes are a small part of what we make, so if you want a classic repp stripe, choose early.
How many ties are suitable for weddings?
40 of our 176 ties (23%) are in our wedding ties collection: mostly ivory, champagne, gold, sage, blush and burgundy designs. For how to choose between them, see what tie to wear to a wedding and how to coordinate groomsmen ties.
How much do the ties cost?
| Price |
Number of ties |
| £29.99 |
133 |
| £24.99 |
41 |
| Other prices |
2 |
Every tie comes in our signature gift box with a free matching pocket square. UK Standard Delivery is £2.95 and free on orders over £45, which two ties at full price clear.
What size are the ties?
All 176 ties are the same size: 8cm wide at the widest point and 148cm long. 8cm is a classic width that suits most jacket lapels, and 148cm ties a four-in-hand or half-Windsor neatly for most heights. Our guide to tie width and proportion explains when a different width might suit you better.
So which tie should you buy first?
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First tie: navy, in a pin dot or textured weave. It works with every suit and every occasion.
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Second tie: burgundy, in a paisley or geometric. It warms up navy and grey suits.
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Third tie: one for occasions, such as gold or champagne for weddings, or a teal or green to stand apart from navy.
We will update these figures as the range changes. Counts last checked 23 October 2026.
About the author: Tajmilkha P. writes the Vane Kensington Journal, our guides to choosing, wearing and caring for ties and made-to-measure suits.
