Neckties Through the Ages | Celebrities Rock Modern Fashion
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff
Celebrity and Rock Star Fashion
by David Johnson |
NECKTIES THROUGH THE AGES | |
Introduction • 210 B.C. China's First Emperor • 113 A.D. Did Romans Wear Ties? • 17th Century Croatian Cravats for the King of France Cravats Go to England Real Men Wear Lace • 18th Century Cowboy Bandannas from India Sailing the Seven Seas • 19th Century Business Suit Takes Shape Cambridge & Oxford School Ties Ties Fit for Officers and Gentlemen Bow Ties Center Stage A Tie Singing Dixie Lord Byron's Legacy Women Tie the Knot, Too! • 20th Century Paris Presents Designer Ties Celebrities & Rock Stars Ascots Cross Finish Line Bolo: The Tie That Won the West Turtleneck: The Anti-Tie |
With the advent of mass media, celebrities such as sports heroes, movie actors, and popular singers became creators of a variety of neckwear trends.
Humphrey Bogart often sported bow ties, while another actor, Ronald Colman, was considered one of Hollywood's sharpest dressers with his tailored, elegant look. Elvis Presley sported an old fashioned neckerchief, and helped prolong and out of date style a few more years.
Game show host Regis Philbin became influential with his luxurious looking ties in solid colors to match his shirts.
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