Two satin silk neckties

Lilian Asterfield Eco-Friendly Tie Ruffs

Here’s some great eco-friendly fashion that I happily found last week. 

Lilian Asterfield is a ‘refashion label’ featuring ‘upcycled gentleman’s neckties and vintage scarves’ that are hand sewn into ruffle scarves, brooches, and jewelry for women and men.

The Elizabethan-like ruffle collars, which hug the neck and are hand-ruffled and hand-stitched, are my favorites. Below is the Double Ruffle in Bubble Gum and Black.

Double Ruffle in Bubble Gum and Black
Double Ruffle in Bubble Gum and Black

Nicole Deponte is the woman behind Lilian Asterfield. Apparently, ‘Lilian Asterfield’ is the nickname that Deponte’s stylish grandfather (who must have worn some great ties!) gave to her mother. She gets the ties from eBay and scavenges nearby Salvation Army outlets located near her Boston studio.

Deponte got the idea for doing the tie scarves during a collaboration with her fashion desiger brother – he gave her a bag of ties, including some of her grandfather’s, and the rest, as they say, is history.

The Triple Ruffle, below, brings together three very different ties – each with soft colors – into a fun pattern of its own.

The Triple Ruffle
The Triple Ruffle

Two satin silk neckties are hand ruffled and hand sewn into the lovely white violet ruffle collar, below.

Two satin silk neckties
Two satin silk neckties

Here’s a vintage silk scarf that’s been hand stitched in a 1900’s style hair bow and then stitched onto on a silk and leather lined headband.

vintage silk scarf
vintage silk scarf

Finally, would you believe there’s even a Doggy Ruffle Collection? Your doggie’s scarf will be custom sized to fit your pooch’s neck. This scarf is modeled by “Bugs.”

Doggy Ruffle Collection
Doggy Ruffle BY “Bugs”

I love the gorgeous patterns, striking colors and appealing designs in these pieces, which are bound to be conversation starters. And, they’re reasonably priced.