Bow ties once clung to the extremes of nerd (Pee-wee Herman, Orville Redenbacher) or hero (James Bond, Winston Churchill), surfacing in the mainstream only for formal occasions (weddings, proms, black ...

From fashion lovers to formal fans, National Bow Tie Day is on the way, bringing the accessory back into focus. Celebrated every Aug. 28, the occasion draws inspiration from decades of cultural ...