The Bow Tie Book

From its humble beginnings around the necks of seventeenth-century Croatian mercenaries, the bowtie has evolved to become one of the signature accessories in the modern gentleman's wardrobe. Once relegated to the uniforms of nerds, waiters, and wedding parties, bowties now adorn the collars of men of all ages, nationalities, and occupations.

This book includes a brief essay on the history of the bowtie, and is filled with more than 100 photographs of bowtie-wearing men, as well as over 50 quotes and essays from bowtie wearers, designers, and their admirers. It also includes over 20 illustrations created specially for this book by noted bowtie wearer and artist James Gulliver Hancock.