From its humble beginnings around the necks ofseventeenth-century Croatian mercenaries, the bowtie has evolved to become one of the signature accessoriesin the modern gentleman's wardrobe. Oncerelegated to the uniforms of nerds, waiters, andwedding parties, bow ties now adorn the collars ofmen of all ages and appear on the runways of Parisand London as well as the streets of Brooklyn andSilver Lake. More than an accessory, bow ties tell theworld you are a man of style, substance, and individuality;a man who likes to stand out in a crowd but ispolite; a man who respects himself and those aroundhim enough to put his best foot forward; a man ofwhimsy, intelligence, and imagination.The Bow Tie Book includes a brief history of the bowtie and features more than 100 full-color and blackand-white photographs of bow tie wearing men,along with quotes and essays from bow tie wearers,designers, and their admirers. It also includes over 20full-color illustrations created specially for this bookby noted artist James Gulliver Hancock, as well as afully illustrated and removable How to Tie a BowTie cheat sheet. The Bow Tie Book makes the perfectgift for the uniquely stylish man