Thursday, January 23, 2014

The Art of Bow Tie

The Art of Bow tie..



Bow ties have the endearing characteristics regardless of design, color, shape, self-tie or pre-tied bow ties. They also create a different mood, very eye-catching, versatile, expressive and impressive. Bow ties have not lost its essence even if it went into hibernation. The resurgence was strong enough to captivate the market.


silk bow tie





Bow ties were once a staple in the dapper gents wardrobe; in a time when sartorial rules were strict and unforgiving, when people had uniformed looks dependent on context, formality, time of day, and location.


THE BOW TIE is nostalgic for this era when apparel was made with care and creativity, fabrics were lavish, and people took time and effort in both purchasing clothing and adorning themselves.
However, THE BOW TIE aims to reframe the timeless, classic bow tie into a modern and contextually flexible piece of art. No longer are the days when a bow tie could only be worn with a tuxedo, free yourself from false regimes and experience a whole new way of dressing, and expressing, yourself.
Model : Arjun Dutta
Image courtesy : https://www.facebook.com/HighStreetOnMyFeetByArjunDutta?fref=ts 



                                                     How to Tie a Bow Tie - Illustrated                                                  Instructions

Note: One end of the bow tie is shaded for identification purposes.
How to Tie a Bow Tie - step 1How to Tie a Bow Tie - step 2How to Tie a Bow Tie - step 3
1At rest, the shaded end of the bow tie should be approx. 1" longer than the unshaded end.

2Cross shaded end over unshaded.

3Push shaded end under unshaded with thumb.

How to Tie Bow Ties - step 4How to Tie Bow Ties - step 5How to Tie Bow Ties - step 6
4Pull shaded end over unshaded.

5Letting shaded end rest, form a bow with unshaded end, using thumbs and forefingers of both hands.

6Pull shaded end up behind unshaded end, and make another loop.

Bow Tie Tying Instructions - step 7Bow Tie Tying Instructions - step 8Bow Tie Tying Instructions - step 9
7Still holding the unshaded bow firmly, push the shaded end behind it through the knot.
8Pull the looped end with forefingers of both hands to lengthen the bow and tighten the knot.

9Here it is!
When tied successfully, there will be a looped end in front of a straight end on one side, and a straight end in front of a looped end on the other side of the bow tie.

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