Necktie Quiz
What army wore the earliest known versions of the necktie?
- The army of the first Chinese emperor, Shih Huang Ti, wore a version of neckties in 210 BC.
How did the tuxedo get its name?
- The tuxedo was designed and first worn in Tuxedo Park, New York in 1886.
Television game show host Regis Philbin popularized what type of ties?
- Regis Philbin favors ties in solid colors that match his shirts.
Where was the bolo tie invented?
- The bolo tie was invented in Arizona in the late 1940s.
Around 1660, King Louis XIV of France admired neck cloths worn by soldiers from what country?
- Croatian mercenaries impressed King Louis XIV with their brightly colored neck cloths.
What is an "old school tie?"
- A tie featuring the colors of a particular school is called an old school tie.
How did the bow tie get its name?
- The name "bow" is a derivation of "jabot," a French word for cravat.
Who was George Ryan "Beau" Brummell?
- Brummell was an early 19th century British dandy whose clothing became the forerunner of modern business attire.
How many ties are sold in the United States each year?
- According to clothing industry sources, more than 100 million neckties are sold in the US annually.
Cowboys often wore what type of neckwear?
- Cowboys often wore bandannas.
