
The Tie
A Global History
- A global history of the quintessential gentleman's accessory
- Appeals to men (and women) of style, fashionistas, and scholars alike
- Richly illustrated, essays by international authors and fashion journalists
A tie reveals a lot about its wearer, his social position, his aesthetic tastes or political stance. From the early 17th until the beginning of the 20th century, a diverse combination of fabrics, colours and knots adorned the male – and occasionally also the female – neck. Today, the tie is back in fashion and as an accessory newly interpreted, traditions are questioned, and so is the appropriate context for wearing a tie. This new book draws on the vast collection and archives held at the Swiss National Museum in Zürich. Coinciding with a major exhibition at the museum, The Tie features a wealth of images documenting the history and ever changing aesthetics of the neck tie, but also of designers’ and manufacturers’ sample collections, art works, and a photographic essay by Swiss photographer Walter Pfeiffer. Essays are contributed by international authors including scholars, fashion critics, and journalists.
- Publisher
- Scheidegger & Spiess
- ISBN
- 9783858817587
- Published
- 27th Nov 2014
- Binding
- Hardback
- Territory
- World excluding Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, United States, Canada, and Japan
- Size
- 340 mm x 260 mm
- Pages
- 296 Pages
- Illustrations
- 130 color, 25 b&w
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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