The bow tie is the most classic of all ties, the knot par excellence!
Origin of Bow tie or Bow tie History, originated among Croatian mercenaries during the European wars of the 17th century: the Croats used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This method was soon adopted by the upper classes in France. The bowtie gets is name from the French, jabot, (pronounced ja-bow), a type of readymade 17th century lace cravat. In the 18th and 19th centuries, bowtie came in various materials and styles.
Originally, bow tie were made of swaths of material of straightforward lengths and various widths, much like present day. However, in the mid 1800's tie makers started to shape bowtie to obtain definitive forms. |
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 The predominate form is a diagonal curve when tied. When it comes to form, the sky is the limit.
The bow tie became synonymous with evening formal wear as the only proper compliment to a tuxedo. It is probably this association that created questions as to the bowtie use at other times and situations.
Black bow tie and tuxedo are now standard at high school proms and weddings. But bowties have lost favor for business because they are complicated to tie and must be made in the correct collar size. This tendency towards conformity has guided most men's choices for business attire. Although the bowtie is not synonymous with conformity, bowtie has survived as a statement that man takes pride in his dress. |
