August 19, 2022 is International Bow Day! To celebrate, we’ve put together a list of Activities and Events to commemorate this special day. Whether you’re a bow enthusiast or just curious about how it works, these events will be sure to interest you. So mark the date in your calendar and come join the fun!
What is International Bow Day?
The bow tie can be traced back to Croatia in the 17th century. Croatian mercenaries tied scarves over their necks to keep the opening of their shirts together during the Prussian wars.
The bow tie has lost much of its ‘stuffy’ reputation in recent years. The quirky and confident style of a bow tie is finding its place across a variety of both fun and formal settings, from business to weddings to casual everyday wear, and is regaining some of its historic popularity among fashion-aware men.
Traditional bow ties are usually of a fixed length and fashioned to fit a specific neck size. Sizes may range from 14 to 19 inches, as with a corresponding shirt collar. Fixed-length bow ties are recommended while wearing the most formal wing-collar shirts to avoid revealing the buckle or clasp of an adjustable bow tie. Adjustable bow ties are the usual when the tie is to be worn with a less formal, lie-down collar shirt that conceals the neckband of the tie. Adjustable one-size-fits-all bow ties are a later invention that helps to cut production costs.
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INTERNATIONAL BOW DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | August 19 | Friday |
| 2023 | August 19 | Saturday |
| 2024 | August 19 | Monday |
| 2025 | August 19 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | August 19 | Wednesday |
FACTS ABOUT BOW TIES
Croatian soldiers were the first to wear a knot after the Thirty Years’ War to hold their shirt collars together.
At one point in history, touching another person’s bow tie signaled you wanted to duel or battle them.
There are 177,147 distinct ways to tie a necktie.
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Conclusion
Bow ties are no longer just for weddings or formal occasions; they are now available in a variety of materials and textiles, making them a wonderful go-to for every event. Keep things casual for the day celebration by wearing a bright design and a loose tie. For formal occasions, darker tones and a stiff tie are preferred.
