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The 1920s- An Important Decade for Men's Ties
In the 1920s a man from New York named Jessie Langsdorf invented a new way of cutting the fabric when constructing a tie, which allowed the tie to spring back into its original shape after each wearing.
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The 1930s- The Art Deco Movement
Neckties became wider and had bold Art Deco patterns and designs. Men also wore their ties a bit shorter and the Windsor Knot became the common knot due to the Duke of Windsor inventing it during this time. -
The 1940s- The Liberation of Ties
At the beginning of the 1940s, WWII had people less concerned about fashion and clothing, but in 1945 a feeling of liberation happened and the colors and patterns on ties became more bold and stood out a lot more. A retailer by the name of Grover Chain Shirt Shop created neckties with sparsely dressed women. -
The 1950s- The Skinny Tie
The skinny tie was invented to compliment the more form fitting and tailored clothes that men wore during this time. Designers also began to experiment with more materials. -
The 1960- The Widest Tie Ever: The Kipper Tie
The ties during this time were as wide as 6 inches and was named the Kipper Tie
