In 1934, actress Claudette Colbert played in a roll as Cleopatra and wore a gown that was designed with the same style collar. The dress is elegant and tasteful. Designer unknown.
During the mid 16th century to mid seventeenth century, upper class and royalty in Western Europe wore Ruffs. Unlike neckwear in later times, ruffs were worn by both men and women. The evolution of the egyptian collar changed by now wrapping completely around the neck, becoming raised up and created using rows of ruffles. Later, the ruff began to open up the woman's neckline. The image below is of Queen Elizabeth wearing a neck ruff.
This modern ruff was designed by Junya Watanabe for his fall/winter 2000 collection.
France in the mid 17th to early 18th century, adapted a new style of neck wear. Parisians began wearing what is known in fashion history as the cravat. Men wore a variety of different styled cravats. Some were tied in bows, and some were made of lace.
The cravat evolved into what is known as the Steinkirk during the late 17th century. The Steinkirk was basically a cravat that was stuck through soilders button holes on their military jackets during battle, since they did not have time to tie their curvats. Steinkirks were usually made of fine quality lace.
From the mid 19th century, long neckties evolved from the curvat and steinkirk. This style tie is still worn today primarily by men for business or formal occasions. This type of neck wear is usually made of silk and is worn with a collared dress shirt.
Another type of modern day neck wear that can be traced back to the historical neck wear I mentioned above is the scarf. In today's society, scarves are worn for environmental protection as well as for style.
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