A bow tie is a kind of necktie that entered the scene of fashion back in the beginning of the nineteenth century. It came up as a modification of the cravat, its predecessor that had started losing its taste in the male world of fashion. It had become a staple and widely worn by men who were sensitive or conscious to fashion by the mid-1880s. Bow ties for men have undergone many changes since their introduction and are still under modification.
The change to bow ties was not only in form but in function too. Its mass acceptance from the time it was introduced has been instrumental as it transcended its purely formal and traditional stereotype. At the time of its introduction, it was seen as attire purely meant for formal occasions, but that has since changed. Today, it acts in many capacities most of which were intended initially. For instance, it is worn in street styles, celebrity fashions, and even as a school uniform in some countries.
The rigid sartorial laws that applied in the yesteryears are powerless today. Bow ties are now free to be worn by anybody in any occasion for whatever reason. Both men and women can wear them. Anyone who is stylistically exploitative would be happy to have a piece in their wardrobe any day. Many celebrities are not shy to wear the tie and they seem to like and even prefer it for public occasions.
The tie is made in the form of a ribbon. The ribbon is tied in a symmetrical fashion around the collar with the two ends creating a loop. Traditional versions require the wearer to tie them because they are made in the form of strips. They are commonly called self-tie, tie-it-yourself, or freestyle. On the contrary, are made in an already tied fashion to save the wearer the trouble of tying them.
The fabrics used to make the product are many and vary. However, most of them are made from cotton, polyester, silk, or a combination of more than one fabric in different proportions. Wool is commonly used for making the ordinary four-in-hand neckties, but its use in making bow ties is very limited. Modern products are tied using the ordinary shoelace knot.
Western societies are more accustomed to ordinary neckties. They are commonly worn at schools, business meetings, and formal functions. The bow tie on the other hand is slowly stealing the audience in fun-formal events like cocktail parties and dinners. A formal look can still be maintained by wearing the tie with a suit.
There are usually two major kinds of this product, that is, ready-tied and tie-it-yourself. People with less experience with this product tend to wear ready-tied type more. There are occasions where wearing a ready-tied tie would be considered armature. Some ready-tied kinds include clip-ons so that they do not go around the collar, but rather clips onto the collar at the front.
Self-tie models are further classified into two major groups, bat wing and butterfly or thistle. However, there are several other shapes in common use. The choice of the shape is usually an issue of personal preference and sense of style.
The change to bow ties was not only in form but in function too. Its mass acceptance from the time it was introduced has been instrumental as it transcended its purely formal and traditional stereotype. At the time of its introduction, it was seen as attire purely meant for formal occasions, but that has since changed. Today, it acts in many capacities most of which were intended initially. For instance, it is worn in street styles, celebrity fashions, and even as a school uniform in some countries.
The rigid sartorial laws that applied in the yesteryears are powerless today. Bow ties are now free to be worn by anybody in any occasion for whatever reason. Both men and women can wear them. Anyone who is stylistically exploitative would be happy to have a piece in their wardrobe any day. Many celebrities are not shy to wear the tie and they seem to like and even prefer it for public occasions.
The tie is made in the form of a ribbon. The ribbon is tied in a symmetrical fashion around the collar with the two ends creating a loop. Traditional versions require the wearer to tie them because they are made in the form of strips. They are commonly called self-tie, tie-it-yourself, or freestyle. On the contrary, are made in an already tied fashion to save the wearer the trouble of tying them.
The fabrics used to make the product are many and vary. However, most of them are made from cotton, polyester, silk, or a combination of more than one fabric in different proportions. Wool is commonly used for making the ordinary four-in-hand neckties, but its use in making bow ties is very limited. Modern products are tied using the ordinary shoelace knot.
Western societies are more accustomed to ordinary neckties. They are commonly worn at schools, business meetings, and formal functions. The bow tie on the other hand is slowly stealing the audience in fun-formal events like cocktail parties and dinners. A formal look can still be maintained by wearing the tie with a suit.
There are usually two major kinds of this product, that is, ready-tied and tie-it-yourself. People with less experience with this product tend to wear ready-tied type more. There are occasions where wearing a ready-tied tie would be considered armature. Some ready-tied kinds include clip-ons so that they do not go around the collar, but rather clips onto the collar at the front.
Self-tie models are further classified into two major groups, bat wing and butterfly or thistle. However, there are several other shapes in common use. The choice of the shape is usually an issue of personal preference and sense of style.
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