The Churchill years – from 1920 to 1960 – were dominated by a dark and rigorous tie signaling an entire political wardrobe. When a bow tie was worn with a suit, it became the focus of attention.

But the bow tie has been a fashion accessory for such notable figures as Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, Albert Schweitzer and U.S. Sen. Paul Simon, plus people such as ...

The bow tie’s history dates back to the 17th century when Croatian mercenaries fighting in the Thirty Years’ War tied cravats—long strips of fabric—around their necks to keep their collars ...

'Sir Winston Churchill' made a surprise appearance at a VE Day celebration at Ducklington, near Witney. In his smart suit, hat and bow tie and holding his traditional cigar, he stepped from his ...