The Five Most Famous Bow Tie Wearers
The bow tie is one of the most classic accessories in men’s fashion. While they reached the height of their popularity in the 1940s, bow ties still hold a great deal of importance in the modern world, and can be extremely effective when worn correctly. For those who are considering implementing bow ties into their style, it can be helpful to look back at some of the men who have made bow ties synonymous with classy and style over the years. The following are just five of the most famous bow tie wearers of all time, all of whom took this look to the next level with their own unique fashion sense.
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill was one of the most important politicians in the world during World War II, and was considered by many to be amongst the world’s most prominent and leaders at the time. Churchill had a penchant for wearing bow ties, and his style served as being the inspiration for a navy blue bow tie that features white polka dots called a Blenheim. Without Churchill, who knows what today’s bow ties might look like?
Frank Sinatra
During his time in the limelight, Frank Sinatra embodied style like few other musicians at the time. His cool, sleek appearance was always brought to the next level when he wore a black bow tie over a crisp white dress shirt, rounding off his look with a dark suit and red pocket square. If Sinatra had any talents other than his classic voice, it was his ability to dress in an attractive manner and look fantastic on stage.
James Bond
James Bond may be a fictional character, but having been portrayed by some of the most fashionable actors in the history of Hollywood (Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig), Bond more than deserves to make the list. The bow tie was a crucial aspect of all the Hollywood Bonds; black, subtle and understated, and always paired with a black tux and white dress shirt – perfect for the black tie invitation. For a fictional character, James Bond sure has had a large impact on the fashion world since first being brought to film in the early 1960s.
Pee-Wee Herman
Paul Ruebens may not be a household name, but his 1980s character Pee-Wee Herman remains one to this day. The appearance of Pee-Wee Herman was characterized by a grey suit, white dress shirt and – you guess it – bright red bow tie. This was the only outfit Pee-Wee Herman ever wore, and the character became synonymous with this style in a rather short period of time. Pee Wee Herman’s bow tie was part of a costume and it is therefore not surprising that Paul Rubens used a pre-tied bow tie – something considered somewhat of a fashion faux pas for the true bow tie aficionado.
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade may be an excellent basketball player, but a lot of people don’t realize that he’s also one of the best-dressed players in the NBA. Wade is one of the few people in the NBA to rock a bow tie, and it works just about every time. Known for bow ties that are characterized by bold, loud patterns, Wade certainly knows how to turn heads, and has the confidence to do so with ease. He very much deserves a spot in our list of most famous bow tie wearers.
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