| Before proceeding in the investigation into the history | | | | The influences of the skinny tie wearing generation |
| of the Tie, it is perhaps best to firstly define what a | | | | of 1950's America, and onto 1960's, with exuberant, |
| tie is. In the dictionary the necktie is defined as, "a | | | | flashy pop designs. Floral ties were created as the |
| band of decorative fabric worn around the neck, | | | | consistent theme of the 60s. It was at this time that |
| under the collar, and tied in front to hang down the | | | | shirts began to be sold with the Ties. With the 1980s |
| front of a shirt or to form a small bow." However, | | | | and 90s, the design turned towards a more fun, |
| for those that lead a busy lifestyle, clip on neckties | | | | edgy theme. Cartoon characters and comedic designs |
| are also available. Generally, men and boys wear ties | | | | also started to appear and turned the once classy silk |
| for office occasions and formal events. Private | | | | ties into novelties. |
| Schools in the United Kingdom have strict tie wearing | | | | The tie has been an essential element of society |
| policies for their pupils. The tie has become a status | | | | with the colour telling a story in itself. The colour can |
| symbol, largely sported by the middle and upper class. | | | | express an individual's affiliation toward a certain club, |
| The neck tie has come a long way over the decades | | | | school or area. Even to this day, wearing the wrong |
| from just a piece of cheap, cotton fabric to the | | | | colour of tie in the wrong neighbourhood could spell |
| opulent silk ties of today. | | | | trouble for that individual. |
| The origin of the Tie traces back in time to the | | | | Nowadays, the tie has turned into a high street |
| Thirty Years War, and the styles that evolved were | | | | fashion accessory though fundamentally these styles |
| the traditional small, knotted neckerchiefs, which got | | | | have evolved from a rich heritage. Young people |
| the Parisian fashion followers interested. Some things | | | | have adapted the tie, wearing this design on nights |
| never change. Known as a 'Cravat', this new | | | | out for more casual events. They can combine the |
| accessory started a fashion craze in Europe where | | | | tie with jeans and striped shirts to wear in everyday |
| both men and women wore pieces of fabric around | | | | life. |
| their necks. | | | | Even formal fashions incorporate the luxury ties to |
| To the twentieth century when the real tie style | | | | match bolder suit designs. There is a definite |
| makers in America improved the look, to what is | | | | emphasis on colour and bold designs at present, so it |
| now universally recognized as finer-cut tie. | | | | is refreshing to have more ties on younger people. |
| Incorporating a three way cut in the fabric, allowing | | | | The earlier pioneers would be proud the tie, is sitting |
| the tie to return to its original shape. | | | | proudly on so many younger individuals. |