All you need to know about the evolution of neckties

An air of authority

The necktie, a 19th-century fashion accessory, has evolved into a versatile, colorful, and status symbol, often worn by men in certain professions.

Forgoing ties also has symbolic power

The symbolic power of a tie doesn't diminish when loosened or taken off.

Snipping the tie off

In the mid-20th century, the tie became a symbol of the bourgeois establishment, leading to the 1968 movement and the Women's carnival night in Germany, where women cut off men's ties to symbolize equal rights.

A sign of respect

Tie wear is seen as a sign of respect and good manners in modern society, especially for men and women. Women's ties are coveted, often narrow, short, or wide, and often adorned with colorful patterns.

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