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The Top Men's Bow Ties
The bow tie is the most polarizing piece in formal dressing — worn confidently it signals mastery of black tie; worn tentatively it reads as costume. A well-tied self-tie bow in black silk barathea is the correct finish for a dinner suit, while a patterned bow tie in a social context communicates a specific kind of confident individualism.
Why It's Trending
- Black tie occasions have increased post-pandemic as events return and men invest in proper formal wear
- The pre-tied bow tie stigma has eased as quality pre-tieds become harder to distinguish from self-ties
- Patterned and novelty bow ties have a dedicated following among physicians, academics, and men who make them a signature detail
- The bow tie appears in formal wear editorials consistently as a point of distinction from standard neckwear
What to Look For
- 1Self-tie always — a pre-tied bow tie is detectable at close range and undermines the formality of the look
- 2Width should be proportional to your face: 6-7cm for most men, narrower for smaller frames
- 3Black silk barathea or grosgrain for black tie; navy or burgundy wool challis for business or social events
- 4Slight imperfection in the tie is correct — a perfectly symmetrical bow looks machine-made
⚡Very Hot
4.2%
88
Heat Index
Gaining momentum across the board
30-day momentum
Price range$35 – $250
Top brands
Drake'sThe Tie BarTurnbull & AsserE. MarinellaPaul SmithBrooks Brothers
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