Neckties

Hunting has its own etiquette, and sometimes that etiquette calls for a necktie. Here you find HARKILA Retrieve neckties in burgundy and olive, made for the moments when a hunter's outfit shifts from field clothing to something more formal.

When does a hunter need a necktie

A necktie belongs to the ceremony, not the field – the dinner after a driven hunt, an opening-day event, a mass or an awards evening. You will not wear one climbing into a high seat or standing in a drive line, but once the day's hunt is done and hunters gather at the table to honour the game, traditional dress with a tie shows respect for the ritual.

HARKILA Retrieve for the occasion

The HARKILA Retrieve range offers burgundy and olive tones, both part of the traditional hunting palette and both suited to tweed jackets and dark suits. Below are the occasions where this tie fits.

Opening day

The season-opening ceremony is often marked with formal dress, and a tie underlines the importance of the day before the first drive.

Saint Hubert's mass

The patron saint's feast day service is an occasion where a tweed jacket with a tie is the traditional choice in many hunting communities.

Hunters' dinner

After a driven hunt, dinner follows, and hunters swap field clothing for a suit – a burgundy or olive tie fits naturally into that change.

Awards ceremony

At trophy judging and awards events, formal dress with a necktie is standard practice.

Club meetings

Official meetings of a hunting club or association also tend to call for more restrained, suit-style dress.

How to choose a necktie for hunting occasions

• Match the colour to your jacket – olive works with green and brown tweed jackets, burgundy pairs with darker, classic suits.
• Consider the knot – a standard Windsor knot suits most hunting-jacket lapels.
• Pick a restrained pattern or solid colour – bold patterns look out of place in a hunting setting.
• Judge the occasion – a darker tone suits a formal mass, while a dinner allows a lighter choice.

How to pair a necktie with hunting dress

A necktie looks best with a tweed or wool jacket, a light shirt and dark trousers – this combination keeps the hunting character while looking formal enough for the occasion. Avoid pairing it with technical field clothing, since a tie belongs to the moment a hunter steps out of the field and sits down at the table.

HARKILA as a brand

HARKILA is a Northern European maker of hunting apparel, known for traditional colours and fabric choices suited to both field conditions and formal occasions. The Retrieve line serves the latter purpose, adding an elegant but understated accessory to a hunter's wardrobe.

Pair your tie with other accessories, such as belts or gloves, and for colder weather consider scarves and collars. If you are unsure which tone suits your outfit, write to us and we will help you choose.