Neckties have long been a component of men’s formalwear. Most historians agree that the necktie originated in the 17th century and can be traced back to the Thirty Years’ War in Central Europe. At ...

I learned to tie a necktie in high school chemistry. One day before class, someone asked the teacher, Mr. Kosirog, how to do it, so he took two minutes to show everyone the four-in-hand knot. I’ve ...

Q My new business will require me to wear a tie, which I haven't done in over a decade. Which one is really the appropriate tie and knot today? I don't trust checking online, where I think everyone ...

For decades, the necktie was fashion’s most predictable accessory. It followed clear rules: centered beneath the collar, knotted neatly, and hanging just long enough to graze the belt. Most men ...