Tied Up in Tradition

Trends may come and go, but here in Charleston, the bow tie never falls out of style. Lowcountry gentlemen began donning the accessory in the mid-1800s, when it gained popularity around the country as a new take on the necktie. Enjoy a look at a few early styles from The Charleston Museum’s collections amidst our roundup of pieces—formal and casual alike—from today’s local designers and purveyors.