Trend Watch: The Bowtie Is Back
- Author: Katrina Yulo
- Posted on: Wednesday July 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM
- Filed under: exclusive, fashion
Summer 2009 = the resurrection of the bowtie? At first, we saw them sporadically on the streets, mostly on the bespeckled and suited. Recently though, the neaty-bound neckware that has been growing musty in men's closets for years now (save for the occasional wedding) is popping up left and right on impeccably-clothed and casual cool specimens.
Better yet? No longer are bowties relegated to pretentious, posh tuxes and dinner jackets or solely for the nerd-set; they are being paired with everything from designer duds to sportswear to skinny jeans. In other words, the bowtie is living down and dirty these days...just the way we like it.
The internet's favorite Facehunter rocks his bowtie with slim skinnies and a powder blue shirt. Icing on the otherwise perfectly put-together cake? Those printed socks and that analog camera around his neck.
This guy nails "downtown cool" on the dot, with his sliver of a bowtie, banging motorcycle boots, military shirt, cuffed, yet wickedly cut pants and streamlined shades. He's the equivalent of a flash of cool aircon on a 100 degree day: instantly invigorating.
Who said it always had to be in stripes and solids? Check out how this guy paired his funky retro bowtie with a printed shirt and golden aviators.
Bringing the gentleman's style to the streets with some flashy hi-tops, a Marilyn tee and a leather bomber jacket. Need we mention how his glasses give him just the right touch of geek chic.
Ain't she cute? Proving that a lady can break out a bowtie as well and still manage to look feminine and graceful, this female paired her tie with peacoat, tights and shooties. The result? A new type of schoolgirl charm.
Not to mention Acne Jeans has also reinvented to bowtie as well, debuting an enlarged, leather version in their Spring '10 Lookbook.
THE VERDICT? We say raid your grandpa's closet asap. Got any other stylish ideas hiding in yours?
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COMMENTS
“ oh hell no!!! ”
“ It's geek chic, love it! I run a bespoke service; BOW! Selector that caters for the stylist in you. I handmake bow ties in a range of fabrics/patterns from metallics, velvets, pvc, flora, animal, checks etc. Have a nosey at oneoffpinkribbon.etsy.com. Bascially if you want a particular colour/fabric made I will endeavour to make your wish my command. You can also find oneoffpinkribbon on Facebook. Peace, love and BOW! xxx ”
“ love it ”
“ Mmmm! ”
“ funny :) ”
“ the one look of the first girl - thats cute - i like that outfit - ”
“ i was totally inspired by bowties (polka dot, ftw!) in my latest designs: bowtie - girl version (grey) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27082745 bowtie - guy version (purple) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26355028 woot for bowties! :) ”
“ Oh goodness.....cute! I have to say,the bowtie looks nice on JT. ”
“ I Love it N' it looks Cool !! =) Thanx ”
“ Love it .. it looks CoOol ! ”
