Bow Ties

Choose from our extensive selection of tartan and plain colours bow ties. Add sophistication and poise to your outfit with these ready tied bow ties also available in most tartans.The bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century: the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted (under the name cravat, derived from the French for 'Croat') by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries