Did you know that the bowtie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century?
They tied a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. It was soon adopted under the name cravat by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Adjustable bow ties are the standard with the tie worn with less formal lie-down collar shirts which obscure the neckband of the tie.
The one-size-fits-all adjustable bow ties are a much later invention.
Bow ties are favourites of: cartoon characters Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse; television characters Bertram Cooper of Mad Men and Gossip Girls’ Chuck Bass; fashion designers Karl Lagerfeld and Manolo Blahnik; and American Presidents Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt. Even Steve Jobs wore bow ties in the 80s, imagine that.
Although once associated with geeks, contemporary versions of this classic accessory have now made them rather fashionable. The menswear item is now chic for women as well. Female celebrities such as Madonna and Khloe Kardashian and have been spotted rocking this classy trend.
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