The tie is the first male accessory. Symbol of elegance and class. Colourful, striped, checked, in silk, in cotton, in different colours, prints and materials. There is plenty of choice, because in the world of fashion there is a precise dress code. Often thanks to details you can make the difference in having an impeccable appearance and being well dressed at the same time. Today, subverting all the canons of fashion, ties have become the indispensable accessory of a woman’s wardrobe. A trend that is developing more and more. A typical accessory of men’s clothing that is becoming popular in the female world and which transmits a very specific message of power and character. The must have of formal style returns in a glamorous way. Outside office hours the tie becomes a detail of a recognizable mannish style, but with that seductive and refined touch. A formality that entertains and stimulates creativity. The secret lies in the styling; If the rules must be respected in the workplace, you can have fun with your wardrobe in search of strong contrasts. An evergreen accessory that redraws the boundaries of today’s definitions, in which the female universe is perfectly at ease, symbolizing that freedom to be and not just to appear.
The new life of the tie speaks of gender fluid, but above all of freedom, imagination and creativity. Much of the credit goes to Pierpaolo Piccioli, creative director of the Valentino maison, who with a thin, mostly black tie, combined with his perfect ally, the white shirt, brought an imprint of rigor and at the same time of transgression to fashion. There are numerous combinations from which you can take inspiration, so much so that you can use it with a t-shirt in a more casual way or with men’s suits and coats in compliance of a timeless classicism. It can be said that the tie is such a versatile accessory that it can be combined with a truly vast and heterogeneous variety of looks, without ever appearing old style or kitsch. And why not opt for a total outfit in which the tie blends in and blends in with the suit, where perhaps the only hint of color could be the contrasting accessories? What a treat! The treasure hunt is open in the wardrobes of your friends, boyfriends, dads, uncles, grandparents. Give vent to your imagination and borrow the tie you like best.
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