This could be the definitive source for how to tie a bow tie. Complex tapped men’s accessories designer, film maker and Paul + Williams’ client Alexander Olch to preach the bow tie instructional gospel.
Click the image to watch the video.
Alexander Olch | How to Tie a Bow Tie
matthew
on Jan 13th, 2009
@ 3:51 PM:
I purchased my first Alexander Olch tie on sale at Bergdorf a few weeks back — I’m kicking myself for not getting two. It is a lovely thing.
Eamon JL Wood
on Jan 13th, 2009
@ 4:53 PM:
That is a great video, but my favorite “how to tie a bow tie” has to go to David Hart’s. The old movie vibe and the non sterile feel make me smile every time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5TqdcmjZ2I
Michael Williams
on Jan 13th, 2009
@ 4:56 PM:
When J. Press was a client we did this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIFONklSJLM
It doesn’t help teach you anything though…
ACL
Ryan
on Jan 13th, 2009
@ 6:19 PM:
How appropriate, haha. Today was the first day I wore a bow tie to grad school and got some funny looks. But the girls who went to school in the South loved it :) I learned with a video on YouTube by some men’s clothier in South Carolina.
Florian
on Jan 13th, 2009
@ 7:12 PM:
I recently found out that he and I attended the same highschool, great character…not to mention, of course, that the ties are of maximal quality
Natsumi
on Jan 13th, 2009
@ 7:45 PM:
I’m wearing his alpaca bow tie today. You have no idea how excited I am about this video. Thanks for this post!
Michael Williams
on Jan 13th, 2009
@ 7:56 PM:
Natsumi,
We want photos of you in the coveted Alpaca knit…
ACL
Marcellus
on Jan 13th, 2009
@ 11:22 PM:
Great video, particularly showing the adjustments at the end. However, the hardest part for me was getting the bow through the back of the loop. To learn I watched this video from Brittons of Columbia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJv4Qh7zR3E). Not trying to lesson the Alexander Olch video, which is obviously much cooler, but just thought it was a great instructional video.
dtailoriented
on Jan 14th, 2009
@ 2:02 AM:
I learned to tie a bow tie like you tie a shoe just around you neck. Its the easiest way to teach it as well. Hope thats in the video.
Love the blog
http://www.dtailo.blogspot.com
Memphis88
on Jan 14th, 2009
@ 11:07 AM:
The Brittons video Marcellus is talking about is the South Carolina video mentioned by Ryan. I got my first bow tie last week and I am still trying to learn how to tie it. I envy those who can pick it up quickly.
Ian
on Jan 14th, 2009
@ 9:34 PM:
Love it! I wore a bow tie for the 1st time just this past weekend. I was really surprised by the attention it garnered. I was told the Poindexter look really works for me, LOL. It took a few attempts to get the knack of tying it. My advice is try not to get frustrated, be patient and practice.
ROJAS
on Jan 15th, 2009
@ 2:34 PM:
loves bow ties. Thanks MW.
ROJAS
on Jan 15th, 2009
@ 2:37 PM:
LOVES bow ties. Thanks MW