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How it came about

There are many possibilities for the emergence of the accessory, since in several cultures of the world similar items have been found. The first indications come of the Egyptians, who put an amulet on the neck of the mummies, a rope with a knotThe Chinese used a piece of knotted fabric as a sign of status and the Romans to protect from the cold.

But the most accepted version, being the closest to the tie as we know it today, is that it appeared when Croatian soldiers went to France in the “Thirty Years War” around 1635. They wore a scarf tied around the neck to keep the collar closed and aligned, and the French saw in the garment a fashion trend, giving rise to the name cravate. King Louis XIV, in turn, adhered to the pompous scarf to increase the court’s garments and popularized it. The English, on the other hand, met the cravate in Italy and took fashion to the British Isles and to the colony in America.

O accessory went through transformations until it got to the guys we know and call a tie. Simpler and less bulky, with variations such as the butterfly type, the adornment was also long enough to be stuck under the vest.

Then has become more versatile, made with different fabrics, prints and seams that keep the shape and make the knot easier. It was worn only by gentlemen for formal and business events, but the tie won over the younger audience on casual occasions, through icons of pop culture, with groups such as The BeatlesAmong other celebrities from music, cinema, advertising and sport.

Choose yours!

It’s the most classic and timeless, with 7 to 9 centimeters wide, matches all styles of ceremony and partyFrom the most luxurious to the most informal, with both a luxurious décor and a rustic wedding decoration, for example. There is no mistake if the groom opts for the smooth neutral or dark color that most suits the costume, wearing or not a vest. But there is an infinity of colors and prints to please all personalities.

If the groom wants something classic with a fashionista touch, the tie slim is for those attentive to trendswho are going to get married in the country or in the city, with a simple and elegant wedding decoration. The accessory has from 4 to 6 centimeters and should be used with a suit too slimi.e. fairer and more tailored, for a balanced look. The vest is optional and the scarf on the lapel is widely used as an alternative to boutonniere.

Symbol of sophistication and formality, the butterfly tie is traditionally worn with black tuxedo for evening celebrations or white for style summer of the costume, suitable for daytime events. With vintage trends and hipsterthis tie model has brought a more informal and detached look to the links…being used with a shirt and suspender in outdoor parties. It can be plain in different colors or printed, and the couple can look perfect combining the boutonnière with the bouquet of country flowers in this style.

Italian or Plastron

It’s a luxury tie, made of silk and tied up like a longer scarf, with a small glittering brooch or pearl. It is ideal for formal and traditional events, with sophisticated attire, such as the tuxedo. There is also variation to look like the traditional tie with the fabric wrinkled in the knot.

The couple may or may not determine the type of tie of those who received the wedding invitation to be best man. They may wear a tie if the groom is wearing a traditional or slimfor example. But nothing prevents it from being the same guy with close or complementary colors. If you want, check that detail so that the visual set of men is in harmony.