A tie is an integral attribute of a business style. A man in a good tie is solid, beautiful and expensive. By itself, this element of clothing is already an accessory, however, it has its own small decorations. Although I must say that they all have their share of functionality.
A gold tie pin is a historically established component. To understand this, you need to turn to the history of the appearance of a tie.
Tie history
The usual ribbon ties appeared in England at the end of the nineteenth century. And then clamps were invented for them. Such clips are still used everywhere; they help to keep the tie in one place and prevent its ends from spreading.
However, until the nineteenth century there were no ties as such. Their place was taken by neckerchiefs. These shawls were made of rather slippery materials - silk, satin. They were also made from cambric, muslin and other fabrics with a beautiful texture. The golden pin was an integral part of this accessory. She fixed the knot in the right place or helped to keep the folds of the neckerchief in the proper position.
Pin: accessory or necessity?
The golden pin is perhaps the only functional jewelry that has become entrenched among accessories. The first primitive pins were made from fragments of stone and bone. They were used back in the Stone Age. Over time, the pins were modernized.
But only in ancient Rome, the functional role of the fastener disappeared from the life of pins - in this field, they were replaced by buttons and hooks, and a decorative brooch (one of the granddaughters of a prehistoric pin) was replaced by brooches. In the end, jewelry pins left a place only in the men's wardrobe.
Closest to modern tie pins are hairpins for scarves created in ancient China for high-ranking dignitaries. Their luxurious outfits required no less luxurious and expensive accessories. So there were golden pins strewn with a scattering of precious stones, the purpose of which was to keep in place the no less bright and luxurious shawls.
Does a modern tie need a pin?
The appearance of ribbon ties did not throw the tie pin into the far corner. She acquired a more familiar form for us and continued to fulfill her duties - to keep the magnificent nodes in proper form.
Do you really need gold pins for a tie? They owe their popularity among the modern variety of accessories to some particularly complex tie knots. For example, such as Ascot. The British tie this knot to weddings and annual royal races, thanks to which it actually appeared. In the rest of the countries of our diverse world, a tie in this variant of wearing wins the position of a stylish and unusual accessory. And, accordingly, a tie pin is walking with him around the world, without which this knot is simply inconceivable.
Another type of tie that uses the functional side of the pin is the lavalier. His appearance we owe to one of the royal favorites. He was unusually popular for a long time. Both men and women wore it. However, due to the complexity of the knot and the huge amount of time it took to tie it, he soon began to give up his primacy to other, less complex knots. Now “Lavalier” ties are sold with a ready-made knot and are gaining popularity again. Tie pins prevent the knot from sliding over the silk of the tie and keep the structure in proper shape and place.
Changes and disappearance of a tie pin
The design of the pin was originally rigorous. A thin rod topped at the end with a pearl, gem or cameo. Exquisitely and not pretentious. However, in the fifties of the nineteenth century there was a boom in jewelry pins. They began to be decorated with monograms, miniature scenes. Each pin has become a reflection of the owner’s extravagance and taste. Then pins with horseshoes appeared - for good luck.
But, unfortunately, with the beginning of mass production of ribbon ties, this accessory became available to the middle class, and the need for a tie pin gradually disappeared. For the need for it has disappeared. The middle class did not need to contrive in intricate knots or intricate draperies.
Gold pin: an indicator of luxury or elegance?
However, there will always be people who are able and willing to prove and put on display their financial situation. One way of such unobtrusive evidence was a gold tie pin.
The functionality of this element again receded into the background. First of all, the subtlety of the work with which the gold pin is made is appreciated. Her elegance, style and high cost.
A gold pin for men in a duet with gold cufflinks is an integral element of style, security and an indicator of refined taste.
How to wear a pin?
Wearing a tie pin is an art, as well as wearing a tie. How to wear a gold pin?
It must be selected with extreme caution. She should not distract attention from her owner. It should be remembered that in any case, a gold pin is a decorative element. It does not have to be the most expensive part of the costume. A pin is like a bank account. Do not show everyone the number of zeros.
It is very important for a man to know how to wear a gold pin. The photos in the article show us the impeccability of the image with the correctly selected and worn gold pin. If, besides her, you use some other accessories in your suit, make sure that they harmonize with each other. Best if it is a tastefully selected set. Well, if a woman helps you with this, because who better than she understands all the intricacies and nuances of fashion and style? Be courageous and beautiful!