Looking for an appealing new stripe? This one - featuring broad swaths of navy blue interspersed with slim ribbons of red alternating with quintets of gold, red and teal green - is woven in handsomely ribbed silk.

Ascots were introduced in England in 1876 and they are still right on target for many occasions today. Our original version, shown here in the Winter River pattern, features Velcro closures and is available in four neck sizes.