I am sometimes amazed at the price of ties.  If it was made in Italy, it probably was expensive.  A Gucci can sell for $200.  Here is one from JZ Gallery Collection made with silk and cotton.  It doesn't look like much but the price tag is still attached - $115!  I'm not sure what the Italian Mogador represents. As far as I can tell, Mogador is the former name (until 1956) of Essaouira in Morroco. 

During my weekend wanderings, I found a suitcase full of vintage ties at a yard sale. These had been in an attic for about 20 years.  One of them is a vintage french Givenchy.  The fabric tag says "Imported Fabric 100% Polyester".  Image that, imported from the good ole U.S.A.   

I Googled vintage Givenchy and found some very similar ties available as collectibles.  Some of us remember when polyester was first created.  It was a miracle fabric. Washable, no wrinkles. Woo hoo! Today natural fibers are in big demand.  Wonder what the next 20 years will bring.  Here's a picture of the Givenchy tie made into an Obi style sash.