The necktie timeline starts back to the time 1618–1648 when Croatian mercenaries from the Military Frontier in French service, wearing small, knotted neckerchiefs, aroused the interest of the Parisians. Due to the difference between the Croatian word for Croats, Hrvati, and the French word, Croates, the garment gained the name "cravat". The new article of clothing started a fashion craze in Europe where both men and women wore pieces of fabric around their necks. In the late 17th century, the men wore lace cravats that took a large amount of time and effort to arrange. These cravats were often tied in place by cravat strings, arranged neatly and tied in a bow.

The tie really has been around that long in all shapes and forms but today should we still be wearing a thin piece of fabric and what does it represent?  I have had long conversations with women albeit usually the classless variety who embark on telling me how pointless it is.

Today many men have thrown off the tie in favour of the dress down code.

A tie in my argument though really does have a place in society and fashion; it is a statement of one’s originality and true self.  The tie also represents a man’s ability to co-ordinate and suggests detail within the personality.