The silk tie has its origins in the Croatian cavalry recruited by King Louis XIII at the time. It seems that the word “cravate” is actually a deformation of the Croatian word. The silk tie had a very different shape from what we know today.

Presented as a scarf worn around the neck, the silk tie was primarily used to protect against the cold. At the time, the silk tie was considered original and this fashion then spread to the court of King Louis XIV in the 17th century, and then throughout Europe. The Sun King added his personal touch, such as ribbons and lace to bring a coquettish and elegant aspect to this fabric.

Different styles followed to give rise to the original Régate tie, the ancestor of the current tie. Finally, in 1926, American inventor Jesse Langsdorf made the first diagonally cut silk tie, cut from fabric. This was assembled in 3 parts to simplify its everyday use, giving it a more modern look.