Charles Tyrwhitt Fleur-de-Lys Silk Tie, Blackberry

While you'd prefer not to get coffee on your tie, at least this silk can handle spillages. Its high-tech treatment repels liquid, minimising stains (and stress). To make sure this patterned option always looks its best, it's stitched in a hidden keeper loop to hold the tail in place. A second loop allows the fabric to fall back into shape after knotting. The result: an impeccable look that lasts all day.