All About Necktie

All About Ties 

History of Ties:

Notwithstanding the fact that the definition of the necktie in most dictionaries called "a large group of fabric worn around the neck in the collar and tied in front with the ends hanging down as a decoration", its history, says a lot more. Men have always found it necessary to tie something around their neck. The earliest historical example is in ancient Egypt. The rectangular piece of cloth, tied and hung on his shoulders was a very important part of the Egyptian clothes because it was showing his social status. In China, bears all the statues around the tomb of Emperor Shi Huang Ti a piece of cloth around their necks, which is considered a forefather of the modern necktie. In art from the Roman Empire, men are also depicted with Neckwear that much resembles the contemporary necktie. 

Croatta:

The real expansion of ties in Europe took place in the 17th century. The tie was a real mania, where Louis XIV remarked strips of fabric that Croatian soldiers wore around his neck. The etymological root of the word "silence" comes from this area ( "cravat" - French) - from the Croatian word "Croatta".

Symbol of individuality:

In 1827, imported figure de Balzac first tie in the literature with the treatise The Art to wear a tie. Balzac described in the aesthetic principles, which are fitted with a necktie. Until the 19th century, European men wearing neckties with various sizes and styles of tie according to the traditions of their homelands. They will probably look very strange today. The popular models of that time was to wear signs of their origin, Russian, American, Irish and Italian neckties. Moreover, the tie styles, symbolizing interesting topics such as diplomacy, Loyalty, Travel, etc. neckties were representing the individuality and social status of the user through the various types and styles of tying. This is still true with the same force today.

Universal form:

It binds accepted a more simple and universal form in the 19th century. The custom was to wrap it once around your neck and loop it in a knot. Between 1890 and 1900 neckties had white, blue, red, yellow and green stripes on a black background. After the First World War, the black background was replaced with more vivid colors, which are still considered classic today. The modern necktie exist in its current form since 1924. Before, there was formulated in the direction of cutting the cloth and the lining was made of various substances. In 1924, designed Jessie Langsdorf from New York to tie a cloth, cut a 45 ° bias and divided the necktie into three separate parts, which were then sewn up. He patented this innovation and later sold his invention all over the world.

Art and tie:

The famous poet Bodelaire says in the early 20 century: "True modern artist who can demonstrate the epic side of everyday life, and to show how much poetic we are, even in the choice of neckties." The tapes transferred more psychological and social messages had already been transformed into a theme in art and ideology reflected certain artistic movements. The futurists first, then the Surrealists were interested in neckties. The futurists interpreted tape by creating an anti-tie made of a hard, shiny metal. Surrealists began to describe everything neckties, from dreams to everyday life.

Feminism and tie:

Early 20 century was a period when women started getting more and more freedom and confirmed feminists necktie was a world of men's palaces to be caught, not so much as an accessory or ornament, but as a symbol of manhood.

New alternatives:

The Second World War brought new alternatives to the substances used to adjust the draw. The traditional silk was replaced by the artificial silk. This alternative proved that the substance can not be the sole criterion for neckties quality. Feminism was not the only social movement in which the tie was prominent. In 1968 in France, burning was rebellious workers strip during street protests. This led to a change in wearing ties, but the world changes led to design changes. '70s And '80s brought new trends. One of the most interesting developments was the so-called pop-art approach using special pressure techniques. Marilyn Monroe revealed for the first time printed on a necktie.

Variety:

In the 80s, was the great tie-70s replaced with narrow ones. The rich classic patterns Eastern cultures came to the fore. At the same time there was a variety that would satisfy the post-modern women in all areas of life for every daily situation. Irrespective of the dominance of the classic, heavy bands, models with humorous designs have also appeared.

Palette of design transformed tie in a field of imaginative expression in the 90s. Ties appeared with cartoon characters, ecologic symbols, carpet patterns, and elements of painting art and architecture, cartoons, who was born full of imagination. Notorious and serious artists become involved in the development of famous brands of neckties.

The New Millennium:

In the early 21st century, neckties reserves the classic size 3 "-4". Deployment of new technology in the fabric manufacturing provides innovations in design to be reproduced in fabric. Combinations of natural silk with wool, wool with Duchesse satin, silk with Teflon reflects the continuing creative search.