When a young student walks out of campus, a set of formal attire has basically become a necessary tool for them to become "social people". In order to appear more formal and solemn, then the tie is an indispensable item for men. All kinds of neckties on the market are emerging in endlessly, and different neckties are also suitable for different occasions.
So, have you ever thought about how the tie appears? Why is it so solemn and formal if you put a strap around your neck?
Many historians believe that, retrospectively, modern ties originated in France. However, this does not mean that the tie was invented by the French in the first place. Croats from Central Europe in the early 17th century brought the concept of tie into France.
At that time, a "Thirty Years War" that determined the direction of the world broke out in Europe, and France was one of the final winners at that time. When the Croatian cavalry hired by Louis XIII returned to France as a victor and accepted the review and awards of the French king. The people of Paris found that these soldiers from Croatia had very beautiful cloths around their necks, and they all had very beautiful festivals.
In fact, these soldiers dressed themselves up like this, not out of love for being beautiful, but of strong practical significance.
First of all, this is the simplest "Identification Device". There was no radio on the ancient battlefield. This kind of logo that can be seen on the neckline in close combat can help soldiers quickly identify the enemy or the enemy. And there was no unified country in Europe at that time. The king's army was vassal's army except for his own direct troops. The armors and logos of these armies were very different, and the cost of unified armor was extremely high, so The tie is a simple and convenient technique for identifying friend or foe that can naturally be promoted.
In addition, the tie at this time is completely different from the current tie, more like a piece of cloth. Therefore, it is also excellent to wipe weapons and armor on the battlefield. In addition, the cavalry wears a tie to tighten the neckline to prevent wind and colds. There is also a saying that wrap the soldiers' necks so that they will not be so psychologically afraid when facing the stabbed spear.
Of course, only practical value will certainly not be loved by the beautiful French people. The most important point is that Louis XIV's son, Louis XIV, likes this tie design very much. He even gave a name to the item brought by the Croatian cavalry. Gradually, soldiers and officials will wear such a courteous accessory in formal occasions,
Today, the word Cravate means tie in French. The jewelry that the king liked naturally spread among the nobles, and soon a piece of white cloth around the neck became the fashion of the French nobles.