Double Helix Silk Tie

DESIGNER'S NOTES

A unique and vibrant blue, red, pink and white Fox & Chave silk tie inspired by a three dimensional representation of the structure of DNA. 

DNA or or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions necessary for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses. It is often referred to as the "molecule of life" due to its central role in heredity.

Designed in association with the Wellcome Trust, this design features an image of DNA, and illustrates the molecular composition of two long strands twisted into a double helix structure, resembling a twisted ladder.

Each strand consists of a backbone made of alternating sugar (deoxyribose) and phosphate molecules, with nitrogenous bases attached to the sugars. The four types of nitrogenous bases found in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). These bases pair specifically with one another: adenine with thymine, and cytosine with guanine, forming the rungs of the DNA ladder.

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STYLING

A Fox & Chave silk tie looks best tied in a classic Windsor or half-Windsor knot and worn with a collar style of your choosing. Cutaway or spread collars offer the greatest opportunity to display the detail of your unique silk tie design.