Thanks CptJeff, If anyone has any real suggestions to offer, it'd still be much appreciated. I will try L'Uomo locally this week, but if someone knows of a specialty haberdasher or quality menswear shop abroad that's off my radar, that'd be great! There's tons of top end resources for neckties, pocket squares, cufflinks and any other number of men's accessories... but finding well made silk ascots that aren't sold on tacky wholesale websites ripped straight out of cheap 70s costume catalogues is a lot tougher. None of the respectable New York or London retailers list them on their sites, and eBay/etsy list the usual paisley and polka dot sprayed Tootals or more cheapo Halloween/prom night looking articles, so to have some experienced suggestions from discerning folks would be a big help... Thanks