Tie Bolo

Tie-bolo has the shape of a lace. When they talk about such a tie, images of a man in cowboy clothes, wearing a hat, with a silver badge with a lace around his neck immediately emerge in his head. This type of tie really hails from Mexico, the country of cowboys. In addition to cowboys, Native American Navajo wore such accessory and on their tanned manly necks. But historically, it is considered that the first creator of such a tie is the Arizona master Victor Kedastraf, who invented the device of this unusual tie in the forties and fifties of the twentieth century. He invented the following design: a leather lace is fastened with a clip that can be moved. Subsequently, he patented this product.

According to another version, this accessory originates from criminal images: initially it was noticed on the necks of runaway hanged criminals who escaped directly “from under the loop”. And, according to rumors, it gave the idea to create such an unusual accessory.

The next peak of the popularity of this tie came at the end of the fifties of the last century, it was actively used to complement its image the English promise to relate to the direction of the teddy-fight, and by the end of the same century the bolo tie began to flash on the representatives of the fashion direction of that time called rockabilly. In European countries, the tie was not widespread; basically, only Americans wore such an unusual accessory.

In the US states of Texas and New Mexico, this tie was recognized in 1971 as the official tie model of these states at the legislative level. In the state of Arizona, which is considered the ancestor of the bolo tie, even the bolo tie museum was opened. Nowadays, some American political leaders still wear such a tie along with a hat and business suit.

The so-called cowboy tie is not exclusively a male model these days, it is also actively used by girls. The attention of both men and women is attracted by vintage models that are decorated with ethnic patterns and graphic patterns, as well as the so-called Scout Bolo Ties. He received this name because of its extraordinary popularity among this youth trend, which has the name Scouts.

Designers have prepared many interesting models of bolo ties. These are seasoned and strict models of leather or natural suede, there were also some playful female textile models decorated with bead decor. The clip of such a tie is most often unusual, carved, this bolo element is made of the highest quality wood, precious metals such as gold, silver or copper and ceramics, as well as ivory and minerals.

The ends of each bolo tie bolo clamp special metal plates so that they do not bloom, beads or other decorations can be their alternative. The classic way to use such a tie model is to fix the clip at the level of the top button of the shirt, that is, right next to its collar. Scouts preferred to wear a bolo tie, lowering the clip just below the collar, until about the second button of the shirt.

This model of a tie is all worn differently, depending on the style that it is designed to complement. So, if you want to dress in the manner of "military tukin", then you should fill both of the hanging edges of the tie under the shirt between its buttons, making a fashionable emphasis on the decorative clip of a bolo tie.

Now practically nobody wears this model of a tie along with a cowboy outfit, boots and a hat. In addition, stylists do not recommend the use of a bolo tie as a substitute for an ordinary business tie. Such an image is inherent in Johnny Depp, who can put on a ball along with a business suit and shirt, but this image is more like a photo shoot, but not for publication.

Each person has a different option for using a bolo tie. So, one this tie will go under a shirt with a checkered print, and the other will be able to perfectly complement them even a business image. Some people prefer to wear such an accessory with denim shirts, and indeed, such a tie looks best with cowboy elements of clothing, so you can safely wear a trendy cowboy hat with such a fashionable combination.

For a black men's shirt perfect tie bolo in bright colors with a metal clip. You can choose a bolo tie of any color to a white men's shirt, so you can give preference to even the brightest and most saturated tones. Designers recommend using this tie exclusively as an element of everyday style, street image or country style. They categorically do not advise using it as an alternative to a strict classical tie.

A stylish decision will be to wear a bolo tie over a shirt that does not have a collar, then this accessory will have more access to an unusual pendant than a tie. The classic combination is a duo shirt in the male style of monochrome shades with a bolo tie. If you choose this option, you'd better unbutton the shirt's top button and slightly lower the bolo tie clip. This style can be called business and suitable for work in the office, provided that this accessory is dim and fairly restrained tones.