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History of the necktie
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Although neck adornments have been worn since the earliest times, it was not until the early 1600's, when a Crabite, introduced from Croatia into France, became a common sight as decorative neckwear. This was a long strip of white lawn, muslin or silk folded lengthwise and tied loosely at the front.
The battle of Steinkirk in 1692 saw the French Officers tucking the ends of their long Cravats into their shirt fronts. From this baptism of fire, the tie established itself as a fashion item of that era and for 3 centuries has continued as an expression of the good taste and style of different worlds and cultures.
Around 1735, the Stock became popular. This was a broad band of material wrapped around the neck and fastened with a buckle or a tie at the back.
1822, George IV added a satin bow to the front of a full dress velvet Stock.
In the 19th Century, the Ascot evolved. This was a broad scarf with a narrow neck piece folded over at the neck to show flat square ends and then pinned.
Today, our ties express the finest traditions of elegance in classical simplicity of style.
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