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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: A Brief History of Neckties
Description: One of the most ubiquitous items of clothing in formal and business attire is the necktie.Â
Yet even a cursory check of paintings from several centuries ago shows that neckties have not been around forever. They are, in fact, a relatively recent invention.Â
Over the last century, neckwear has both defined fashion and changed with the times.Â
Learn more about neckties, how they developed, and why they exist in the first place on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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