Apparently bow ties are back (personally I never thought they went away). This is great news for all you closet bow tie lovers. No longer reserved for antique dealers and university professors, the bow tie popularity has to give huge kudos to the ‘bow ties are cool’ episode on Doctor Who, thereafter sales rocketed.
Many men think bow ties should only come out once they’ve received an invite to a black tie. This is completely not the case, the beauty of the bow tie is that it allows you to mix it up, and have some fun without losing your level of formality. The bow tie ensures you stand out from the crowd, when there is a sea of guys wearing standard straight necktie. If you say no to bow ties, you're just cutting yourself off to some great styling options.
Be warned though, the bow tie is not for the guy just starting to develop his style. Monsieur Man advises you not to buy one before you understand the proportions of your clothes or before you've build up a hefty straight tie collection. Buy them once you have your basics down and feel ready to develop your style. I actually think right now is the best time to start wearing a bow tie either in wool or cashmere, as it is a great way to add texture to a look.
Bow ties available at PHERES
Pictures taken by Martice Milton
Styling by myself of Monsieur Man
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