The bow tie is timeless, elegant and regarded as one of the oldest fashion trends that still finds itself on the neck of celebrities and royalty today. This ageless beauty has been regarded as rich in style and personality. It's rich history is sure to surprise you!
Lockdowns, isolations, and the work from home culture summarizes the last year and a half. From strictly formal to strictly casual, we’ve seen it all in the past year. The bow tie has been a distinctive accessory that’s created a coveted place in men’s fashion since before the horse and carriage.
To really comprehend where it comes from and how it has made its mark. Let's go back to the 1600s...
It all began during the Prussian war when King Louis XIV of France fought alongside the Croatian mercenaries. These Croatian soldiers wore a wide collar knotted cloth around their necks, the French adored this look and gave it a twist of their own calling it the ‘cravat’ (French for “Croatian”). Fanning this elegant accessory, the French began showcasing it and imbibed it as an essential part of their style. During this time in history, France was a leading state for fashion.
Soon cravat joined the high ranks of society and became the staple symbol of power, elegance, and royalty. Spreading like fire throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, eventually it was the British that further popularized this accessory by adapting it into different fabrics, from silk to muslin.
By the 1900s, the bow tie was a ‘must have’ collection and a very significant part of a full formal attire. At this point in time, it trickled down to every rank of society. Every profession from industrial workers to medicine – the bow tie created its impression in the fashion history books. After WWII the everyday wear of bow ties declined and yet stayed a prominent part of formal wear.
This evolution of bow ties has its own historical significance. Paving its way through centuries, bow ties have always represented style, confidence, and power. Today they create a statement and complete your special attire.
From time to time bow ties have made their comebacks, but are they still relevant?
From Indiana Jones to James Bond, we have seen our icons and hero’s don bow tie in style. Before you think it’s outdated, all’s not lost. Men’s fashion almost always has trends that fall in and out of style. The bow tie is one of the few distinct accessories that has remained a staple and prominent part of fashion history.
Truth be told, this peculiar accessory will likely never go out of style. Weddings, graduation, and even the Oscars! Bow ties have continued to spark appearances on such special occasions. Well, who doesn’t fancy a dash of glam...
It’s not all formal!
Striking a balance between work and play, you can choose this chic accessory to uplift your everyday style.
In recent times, the pandemic has not only changed the way we work, play, and socialize but it has also changed the way we dress. Business casual has gradually switched places with casual PJ’s. With the post-pandemic season beginning, this means that we now get to step out of the comfort of our own home and gather for special occasions again. Be it graduations, weddings, a workplace gathering, or even a zoom call, a bow tie can be just what you need to come out of lockdown in style!
Now that it’s time to greet more people, make connections, and have a physical presence, here are some bow tie trends you might want to check out:
1) It’s all in the Shine
Silks and satins have a luster of their own, these fabrics are not only comfortable but also a great option for formal wear. What’s even better is that they’re available in different patterns. Grab that red carpet look and get heads to turn!
2) What’s in plaids?
Adding life to formal attires, plaids are a great choice for semi-formal occasions. Sometimes deemed as a bold choice it is also a classic one! Plaid bow ties, with endless patterns and color combinations, can take your look from drab to fab!
3) Knot the knit
For a textured look, a knit patterned bow tie is a great choice. Often available in a single-color block, it makes a great choice for any informal/ casual wear. Whether you’re graduating or the groom’s best man, the knitted pattern is versatile!
Now that we know about the different fabric options and how they’d set you apart from the crowd. There are different types of bow ties available today, the most known ones being the self-tied, pre-tied, and clip-ons. Take a look at these classics and see which one’s a good fit for your face.
Since different styles of bow ties work differently depending on the face shape. Before you scroll through further, here’s a guide.
1) The Butterfly
Also called the Thistle bow tie, it’s one of the most common bow ties seen. This bow tie suits a wider face shape like square, triangle, and diamond-shaped faces. A regular butterfly bow tie is the best at balancing out the angles of your face with the curved portions of the tie itself.
2) The Batwing
Also known as the Straight bow tie, this James Bond donned look works best for the heart and round shapes faces, balancing out softer facial features. The softer features of a round face, when matched with the batwing bow tie, brings out the best look for you.
3) The Diamond
Yet another match for faces with softer features is the Diamond tipped bow ties. This adds angles to your outfit, giving it a sharper finish, and works on all statures.
Carrying such a rich history the bow tie has been a paragon of power, style, and class. Finding its own group of followers, this will be carried forward by future generations if history is meant to repeat itself.
With a wild collection of fabric and styles to choose from, step out of the lockdown in style! Whether you’re seriously suiting up or casually keeping it cool, bow ties can be a great choice to dapper up your look!
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