Ties originated in the mid-1600s, when King Louis XIV of France noticed a group of Austro-Hungarian soldiers wearing scarves around their necks, according to the Tie Guys website. He liked the look ...
Bow ties were first popularized during the 1600s when soldiers and surgeons preferred neck scarves and shorter ties to longer styles. Over time, the bow tie evolved into a fashion statement that is ...
Sophie Clarke chats to Karen Weir of The Belfast Bow Company about building a family-run business, the craft behind their ...