So, when did men start wearing ties? The answer lies with a group of croatian mercenaries whose distinctive neckwear would spark a fashion revolution that has lasted for centuries. Most sartorialists agree that the necktie originated in the 17th century, during the 30 year war in france.

Louis xiv began wearing a lace cravat around 1646 when he was seven and set the fashion for french nobility. From its introduction by the french king, men wore lace cravats and jabots †pleated, … The history of men’s neckties dates back to the 17th century during the thirty years’ war in france. King louis xiii hired croatian mercenaries who wore a piece of cloth around their neck as part of their …