Model, Cooper Rand, wears Worldman polka dot bow tie ($99). WESC chambray shirt ($219). Photo / Greg Bowker
Model, Cooper Rand, wears Worldman polka dot bow tie ($99). WESC chambray shirt ($219). Photo / Greg Bowker
Bow ties have been reworked this season from formal into several casual alternatives available in tweed, wool and grosgrain, reflecting a growing appreciation for traditional aspects of men’s dressing
Longstanding men's accessories manufacturer and supplier Parisian have worked with Barkers menswear on a range of smaller bow ties that can be worn everyday with a casual shirt and sweater, providing sophistication to an everyday outfit.
"Whereas the silk bows give a dandy display of colour with its large butterflyshape, the casual bows have slightly subdued tones and are revived with an old-school pointed pattern," says John Crompton, managing director of Parisian.
Award-winning costume designer Catherine Martin highlighted several bow tie styles in Baz Luhrmann's recent adaptation of The Great Gatsby, particularly the self-tie version that can be worn in different shapes - from Nick Carraway's small and fastidious bows to the larger, opulent bows worn by Jay Gatsby.
MP Peter Dunne's love of wearing quirky bow ties has even helped raise the profile of the annual Muscular Dystrophy Bow-Tie Awareness Week, a campaign also supported by fashion label World, who have exclusively designed bow pins for the cause. Worldman's own quirky options range from polka dots to a vibrant green tweed style.
