Italian 100% Silk Pocket Square, Premium Small Batch Accessory for Men, 32x32 cm (12.5''x12.5''), One Side Print

Why are they charging around $70 for a small square of fabric?! Let me try to answer that.It seems to come down to material, weave and drape, color/print, and stitch. I have various pocket squares in different materials, so I'll compare this one a little with my experience of those. (Note that this is a pocket square, not a handkerchief, so it's a fashion accessory. I always carry a handkerchief for my "sprinting" nose, but only wear a pocket square when it suits the outfit.)The material is silk. Silk has a smoothness and sort of microcrystalline shine that is hard to imitate well, and it's a natural material. It makes a noise like crunching snow when you scrunch it next to your ear and it holds warmth for a bit if you quickly move your hand back and forth on it, but it breathes much better than polyester. In short, it's a luxury fabric not due merely to some difficulty in procuring it.Most of us associate silk with a satin weave. That weave accentuates silk's shine. However, one challenge with silk pocket squares in a satin weave is that they tend to droop. Drooping is not good draping.You can try to overcome this by only having the square peek out, or using a pocket square holder. But an alternative is to use a sturdier, more durable, thicker weave—like twill. This pocket square does just that.The twill weave used here helps the pocket square to stand up better. It's not as shiny as a satin weave, but the silk material still has a microcrystalline reflectance or sheen that I think is more subtly pretty. So some might think it's more refined because it's not as shoutingly shiny, but that's an individual preference. If nothing else, I really appreciate the stiffer drape.The color printed on mine is quite vibrant, not only because I got the lime green with navy polka dots. The printing is excellent, and while the backside is not exactly the same saturation, it doesn't look bad if the backside shows. I can't say the same for my lesser quality silk pocket squares.Finally, the edge's stitching. (I'm not focusing on the "Made in Italy" aspect; it doesn't really concern me as much as what they are actually doing there because of the historical expertise in fashion).The edges are rolled, not folded, and they've used a complicated stitch that from the front looks like a pick stitch. The stitch gives little pinpricks of thread on the front that are about 3/8" apart. This makes it look like the edges of a handsewn lapel on a nice suit jacket.The funny thing is, this kind of stitching actually yields a puckering effect, which you might think doesn't look as nice as a simple, tight stitch on a folded edge. But a lot of people familiar with tailoring would see it as nicer—maybe through the lens of craftsmanship culture rather than pure aesthetics, but the latter is subjective. In any case, the uncommon stitching is definitely one of the details that stands out.If you had just one or two of the aspects I've reviewed, you might not be able to justify such a high price. However, when you combine all of them into one pocket square, it's in more rarified air, and I can see why the price is what it is. This is a luxury product only for those who can afford it and—just as importantly, I think—for those who can appreciate it. I would not recommend it to anyone else, because there are a lot of other good options if those two properties don't apply to you!For my sample pics where I'm actually wearing the pocket square, I was sartorially goofing around with a Wonka-like outfit to entertain my spouse. I'll be comfortable wearing it with more serious outfits in the future, too. ;)

The whimsical snail print is cute and adds a bit of playfulness to my look. The snails are small so it’s not immediately obvious what they are when looking at this from a far, which I like. It keeps it toned down but still fun. I think the quality of the silk could be better though. It doesn’t have that nice luxurious feel that my other silk items have..and I don’t think that can be attributed to weave alone. The print of the backside of this is fainter than the front side, so I am forced to fold this in a way that only the front is showing.

This is a very nice pocket square.I ordered the Fuchsia and Gold variation, which apparently is no longer available.The quality is very good - the Italian silk fabric is beautiful, the print is vibrant, and it will add a distinctive flash of color to a blazer.My only nit-picky comment would be that for a luxury accessory that's also a bit pricey, like this one is, that it should come packaged with more care.It arrived folded in a zip top plastic bag.It should have been in a box, or even in a cardstock folder, with tissue.After all, it's supposed to be an indulgence.If you are ordering this for a gift, keep this in mind. You'll have to come up with better packaging yourself.

I'm surprised to find myself disagreeing with the glowing reviews for Oliver Wick's Italian 100% Silk Pocket Square. As a former silk screener, I was excited to assess the one-sided printing quality of this premium accessory. Unfortunately, my experience was underwhelming.Firstly, I was sent a pocket square that isn't even listed on their marketplace. I was only given the option of two basic designs, which doesn't give me enough information about their printing, nor does it justify the astronomical price tag. The geometric design I received doesn't showcase the print quality I was expecting.The packaging was another letdown. Sending a luxury item in a flimsy, smelly plastic cello bag is unacceptable. The rolled sides are not crafted with the attention to detail I'd expect from a high-end product. The stitching is already coming undone in multiple spots, despite the fact that I haven't even used the pocket square.Furthermore, I noticed significant discoloration on the silk, likely caused by damage from industrial sewing machines or a seamstress's error. The oversized tag is also poorly attached and threatens to unravel the entire rolled area if removed.Honestly, I believe you can find similar pocket squares with comparable quality at discount stores like Marshalls or Burlington Coat Factory for around $25 - but obviously that does not provide the luxury of shopping from the couch. For this price point, I expected a woven silk pattern, impeccable craftsmanship, and luxurious packaging - I'd settle for one of those. Oliver Wick's falls short in every aspect. I also think instead of 12" (it's not 12.5 on each side so it's smaller than advertised) they should make it 14". It's not a handkerchief, but to do a proper foldover puff, or wedge placement you need a bit more material so it stands out of the pocket because silk has a certain way of draping. As it is, the small size makes it so I have to do a smaller square fold and just let the top line stick out ...like those low quality sewn in fake pocket squares. No bueno.To improve, I'd suggest reducing the price by half and upgrading the packaging to something more premium. Until then, I'd caution against investing in this overpriced pocket square.

The quality is very good and the print is nice with a high degree of detail. A silk pocket square is nice but unless you have a holder silk will not hold its shape. I'll add this to my collection, it's coloring will keep it in rotation more than other squares I own.