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Winston Churchill was often photographed wearing a polka dot bow tie.

This is a list of notable bow tie wearers, real and fictional; notable people for whom the wearing of a bow tie (when not in formal dress) is also a notable characteristic.

Bow tie wearing can be a notable characteristic for an individual. Men's clothier Jack Freedman told The New York Times that wearing a bow tie "is a statement maker" that identifies a person as an individual because "it's not generally in fashion".[1] Numerous writers and bow tie sellers have observed that the popularity of this type of neckwear can rise and fall with the fortunes of the well-known people who wear them.[2][3]

Until the 20th century, the bow tie was the general rule for neckties. Starting in early 20th century, the bow tie started to become more rare.

In 1996, The Wall Street Journal quoted statistics from the Neckwear Association of America showing that bow ties represent three percent of the 100 million ties sold each year in the United States, most of them part of formal wear, such as for white tie and black tie.[4]

Attention to famous bow tie wearers in commerce and fashion commentary

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Those who write about bow ties often mention famous people who wear or have worn them. These writers often make the point that the image conveyed to others by a bow tie can be affected by associations with celebrities and famous people in the past.

A common fashion accessory in the 19th century, the bow tie had positive associations by mid-20th century, bolstered by real-world personalities, including President Franklin Roosevelt and Sir Winston Churchill, as well as "devil-may-care" characters portrayed in films by actors, including Humphrey Bogart and Frank Sinatra.[5] By the 1970s, however, the bow tie became associated with nerds and geeks, such as the slapstick characters played by Jerry Lewis, and Mayberry's fictional deputy sheriff, Barney Fife. This perception was reinforced by the bow tie's association with Pee-wee Herman and U.S. Senator Paul Simon.[6]

The perceptions associated with bow ties started to take another turn in the 1980s, when Success Magazine's founder, W. Clement Stone, spoke out in support of the neck wear after the publication by fashion author John Molloy which observed, "Wear a bow tie and nobody will take you seriously."[7] Stone associated bow-tie wearing with virility, aggressiveness, and salesmanship.[8][9] In further defense of the bow tie, its use by figures such as Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Saul Bellow has been cited.[10]

Celebrities' effect on bow-tie wearing

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Historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. wore a bow tie in the early 1960s, when he worked for U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

When a celebrity is noticed wearing a bow tie, it can affect bow tie sales; sales see an improvement when the accessory is associated with younger celebrities such as Tucker Carlson. When Raj Bhakta wore one during his stint on The Apprentice, haberdashers reported customers asking for a bow tie which looked like his.[2] Similarly, after Matt Smith made his debut as the bow tie-wearing Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who, Topman reported a significant increase in demand for bow ties (from 3% of all tie sales to 14%).[11]

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. wrote about his decision as a college student to start wearing bow ties in his memoir A Life in the Twentieth Century: Innocent Beginnings, 1917–1950. Schlesinger remarked that he made his decision in part because a number of famous men he admired had a penchant for the neck wear. In addition, he noted that they prevent dinner mishaps, saying, "It is impossible, or at least it requires extreme agility, to spill anything on a bow tie."[12]

Commercial interests using famous wearers to encourage sales

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Bow tie sellers often cite famous people who have worn the neckwear as a way of encouraging more customers. Jack Cutone, co-founder of Boston Bow Tie, noted that there is ample evidence to support the uniqueness and stature of those who wear bow ties, including Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud.[13] Beau Ties Ltd., an online bow tie seller, has featured a "C. Everett Koop bow tie," complete with an endorsement by Koop, who was Surgeon General of the United States during the Reagan administration.[14] Carrot & Gibbs, another bow tie seller, lists several famous wearers on its bow tie web page.[15]

Bow tie wearers of the nineteenth century

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Bow ties were conventional attire in the nineteenth century. Portraits of U.S. presidents from Van Buren through McKinley commonly show them in bow ties. Wearing of a bow tie was seldom commented upon and did not form part of the public perception of figures such as American inventor Thomas Edison.[16]

Bow tie wearers in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries

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Architects

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Le Corbusier, architect

Educators

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College and university professors

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Other educators

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U.S. Librarian of Congress Daniel J. Boorstin wore a bow tie in this official photograph.

Entertainers and media personalities

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Pee-wee Herman character with his customary neckwear

Comedians

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Journalists and commentators

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  • Tucker Carlson, conservative American commentator[2][77] In 2005 he told the New York Times he had consistently worn bow ties since childhood, but he acknowledged that bow ties often provoke negative reactions, "like a middle finger protruding from your neck."[1] Following his tenure on CNN's Crossfire (Jon Stewart famously knocked the bow tie during his infamous 2004 appearance on the show), he has switched primarily to long neckties or no ties at all.[78]
  • John Daly, journalist and host of What's My Line?, was often photographed in a bow tie;[79] evening dress (which included bow ties) was worn by the host and panelists on that game show[80]
  • Sir Robin Day (1923–2000), British television commentator and interviewer; his BBC News obituary said "With his thick horn-rimmed spectacles and trade mark polka-dot bow tie, he was the great inquisitor"[81]
  • Troy Dungan, retired chief weather anchor for WFAA-TV (ABC) in Dallas-Fort Worth, owns approximately 220 bow ties[82]
  • Dave Garroway (1913–1982), American broadcaster, first host of the Today show[83][84]
  • Tom Keene, host of Bloomberg Surveillance on Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Radio.[citation needed]
  • Roger Kimball (born 1953), no longer a bow-tie wearer, U.S. art critic and social commentator, co-editor and co-publisher of The New Criterion and publisher of Encounter Books[85]
  • Irving R. Levine (1922–2009), the first foreign correspondent accredited in the Soviet Union.,[86][87][88] the former economics reporter for NBC television, known for his "trademark bow tie", appeared for the first time in public wearing a necktie for the Brown University commencement in 1994. "I needed help in tying it," he later said.[89]
  • Russell Lynes (1910–1991), American art historian, photographer, author and editor of Harper's Magazine[90]
  • Tom Oliphant, writer for the Boston Globe[91][92]
  • Charles Osgood (1933–2024), American broadcast journalist, described as having a "trademark bow tie"[93][94]
  • Gene Shalit (born 1926), U.S. film critic and regular commentator on the Today show[95][96][97]
  • Harry Smith (born 1951), TV journalist, wore a "trademark" bow tie during his early career at a Denver station, but stopped wearing them when he joined CBS in 1987, when a network official told him that Charles Osgood was CBS' bow-tie-wearing personality and "We can't have two guys wearing bow ties."[98]
  • Jeffrey Tucker, editorial director of the American Institute for Economic Research[99]
  • Timothy White (1952–2002), rock journalist and "debonair dandy who "always wore his bow tie in public"[100] and prided himself in his jaunty bow tie and white buckskin shoes.".[101]
  • Tim Wonnacott, English antiques expert and television presenter best known for presenting Bargain Hunt.[102]
  • George Will (born 1941), American conservative syndicated columnist and regular on the This Week Sunday morning program on ABC television. He sometimes appears with a bow tie, sometimes with a long tie, as can be seen on the covers of his books. In 2005, he told the New York Times that whenever he wore a regular necktie, people commented on the absence of his bow tie.[1]
  • Matthew Winkler, editor-in-chef emeritus of Bloomberg News.[citation needed]

Other entertainment personalities

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Vladimir Horowitz, pianist

Fashion designers

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Lawyers

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Archibald Cox

Politicians and political activists

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The regular wearing of bow ties by a politician is often the subject of comment — from friends, foes and journalists:

Belgian former prime minister Elio Di Rupo
Janusz Korwin-Mikke
Estonian president Toomas Hendrik Ilves wore a bow tie for this photo with U.S. president George W. Bush

Psychiatrists and psychologists

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Athletes

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Other 20th-/21st-century people associated with wearing bow ties

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Aleister Crowley, occultist
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan

Fictional characters

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Bow ties are a consistent element in the depiction of some fictional characters.

Characters in film and television

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Film and television characters portrayed by human actors as consistently wearing bow ties have included:

Characters in comics, cartoons, and anime

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Bow ties are a consistent part of the depiction of many characters created by artists for entertainment media including comics, cartoons, and anime.

Among these are many Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters:

Other artist-created characters consistently or frequently depicted in bow ties include:

See also

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Notes

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A list of bow tie wearers documents prominent individuals across history and various professions who have characteristically incorporated s into their attire, a neckwear style derived from the knotted cravats worn by Croatian mercenaries during the 17th-century to secure open-collared shirts. This accessory, less conventional than straight neckties, has been associated with markers of distinction including intellectual pursuits, formal traditions in academia and , and personal eccentricity, often chosen for its self-tied craftsmanship requiring manual dexterity or its symbolic rejection of uniformity in professional dress. Notable wearers span political leaders like , whose adoption underscored resolve and traditional British formality; entertainers such as , embedding it in comedic archetypes; and figures in science and arts, illustrating its cross-domain persistence amid evolving fashion norms. While commercial and anecdotal accounts dominate documentation, the pattern reveals bow ties as a deliberate stylistic choice correlating with independent-minded personas rather than transient trends, unswayed by mainstream preferences for simplicity.

Cultural Perceptions and Significance

Historical Origins and Evolution

The bow tie emerged in early 19th-century as a streamlined alternative to the intricate cravat, which demanded elaborate tying techniques unsuitable for the era's burgeoning professional class amid the . This evolution prioritized functionality, allowing self-tying with minimal effort while maintaining a polished appearance for intellectuals and businessmen who lacked the time or servants for complex arrangements. Among early prominent adopters, British author (1812–1870) frequently wore s in daily portraits and photographs, reflecting their practicality for literary and social pursuits. A 1859 carte-de-visite image depicts him in a black paired with a and navy jacket, underscoring its role as unpretentious yet refined everyday neckwear for creative professionals. By the late 1800s, the solidified as a marker of individual style over rigid formality, particularly through figures like , whose aesthetic embraced it amid the Aesthetic Movement's push against Victorian constraints. Wilde's 1893 quotation in —"A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life"—highlighted its symbolic weight, transforming the accessory from mere utility to a deliberate emblem of nonconformity among artists and thinkers.

Societal Stereotypes and Empirical Findings

Surveys conducted by HCD Research, a media research firm, in the late 2000s involving hundreds of respondents consistently found that bow tie wearers are perceived as more intelligent than those wearing conventional neckties, with 54 percent associating bow ties with higher intellect compared to 25 percent for neckties. However, the same studies revealed negative connotations, including 39 percent viewing bow tie wearers as "brainy and a little weird" and 40 percent describing them as eccentric, far exceeding similar judgments for necktie wearers at 6 percent. Additional stereotypes from these polls linked bow ties to older age (over 36), Republican political affiliation (45 percent of respondents), and lower-status occupations like store clerks, though some data suggested perceptions of managerial roles in other contexts. In professional environments such as , these perceptions often translate to reduced trustworthiness, with legal practitioners reporting that bow ties evoke suspicion or unapproachability among clients and peers, potentially hindering initial rapport in adversarial settings. A on interviewer attire further indicated that while bow ties enhance compliance in casual survey interactions—similar to standard ties—they do not universally mitigate biases against nonconformity in high-stakes scenarios. Countering the predominant "nerdy" or outdated trope, commentary highlights bow ties as markers of sophistication, signaling deliberate deviation from norms without outright rebellion, which can project resolve or intellectual independence rather than mere eccentricity. Historical perceptions underscore this variability, with bow ties evoking radicalism in some eras—owing to associations with leftist intellectuals—yet also aligning with conservative steadfastness in others, illustrating that oversimplify diverse wearer profiles and outcomes beyond simplistic "weirdness." Such mixed empirical and reveals no monolithic view, as positive attributions of uniqueness and confidence coexist with drawbacks in likability and conventional appeal.

Influence on Fashion, Commerce, and Identity

The adoption of bow ties by prominent figures in the early , such as , elevated their visibility in , with Chaplin's signature black bow tie in silent films like The Kid (1921) associating the accessory with comedic appeal and contributing to its widespread recognition during the . This cultural linkage spurred demand, as evidenced by fashion histories noting bow ties' integration into everyday menswear patterns alongside suits and vests. In the realm of personal identity, extensive collections underscore bow ties' role in self-presentation, exemplified by businessman W. Clement Stone's assemblage of over 250 unique ties, which he paired with pinstripe suits to project optimism and distinction in professional settings from the mid-20th century onward. Such curation signals deliberate nonconformity to standard norms, often evoking perceptions of intellectual confidence or elite eccentricity, as bow ties require manual tying and deviate from mass-produced alternatives. Contemporary red-carpet appearances have fueled periodic commercial interest, with actors like donning a white at the 2019 —aligning with the event's "Camp" theme—and incorporating or bow-inspired elements at events including the 2025 SAG Awards and , where brands like Valentino and showcased custom variants. These endorsements parallel earlier spikes, such as the 2010 surge in sales following Matt Smith's portrayal, where retailers reported up to 94% increases tied to the character's advocacy for "." houses have capitalized on this by limited-edition lines invoking aesthetics, though empirical sales data remains episodic rather than sustained.

Notable Wearers in History

Pre-Twentieth Century Figures

, the 16th (1809–1865), regularly wore a black , often appearing slightly askew in mid-19th-century portraits and photographs, consistent with the era's preference for pre-tied stocks or cravats that denoted understated formality. , the English novelist (1812–1870), sported s in daily attire, as evidenced by colorized daguerreotypes revealing them paired with patterned waistcoats, a style that contrasted with the typical stiff Victorian neckwear and suited his active public readings and travels during the and . Oscar Wilde, the Irish playwright and poet (1854–1900), adopted bow ties as part of his aesthetic dandyism in the 1880s, visible in early photographic portraits from his North American lecture tour and London society appearances, where they complemented velvet suits in non-formal intellectual settings. Pierre Lorillard IV, the American industrialist (1833–1901), introduced the bow tie to modern formal ensembles in 1886 by wearing it with a tailless jacket at the inaugural Autumn Ball of the Tuxedo Club, a practical adaptation amid rising industrial mobility that influenced subsequent non-tuxedo applications. Thomas Edison, the inventor (1847–1931), consistently wore bow ties in late-19th-century laboratory and portrait photographs from the 1870s onward, reflecting their utility for hands-on work during the , before electric lighting patents like the 1879 incandescent . These examples, drawn from biographical records and visual documentation, illustrate the bow tie's early transition from military cravat derivatives to a marker of creative and inventive pursuits, distinct from rigid formal cravats.

Military and Statesmen


Winston Churchill, who served as First Lord of the Admiralty during World War I and Prime Minister leading Britain's military efforts in World War II, frequently wore a navy blue silk bow tie adorned with white polka dots, which emerged as his sartorial signature by the 1940s. This choice reflected his commitment to British elite elegance amid wartime austerity, symbolizing personal defiance and continuity of tradition during speeches and official portraits. Churchill's bow tie, often self-tied, underscored a deliberate projection of resolve, countering any perceptions of vulnerability in leadership. Harry S. Truman, a World War I artillery captain who later commanded Allied forces as U.S. President from 1945 to 1953, regularly donned bow ties, continuing a habit from his Senate years and haberdasher background. Photographs from 1945 capture Truman tying a bow tie on his first full day in the White House, emphasizing his meticulous grooming as a marker of disciplined public image during post-war reconstruction and the Korean War. This attire choice aligned with his emphasis on straightforward, traditional American leadership, worn even in informal settings to maintain an air of reliability. Paul Simon, U.S. Senator from serving from 1985 to 1997, made s a hallmark of his appearance alongside , adopting them full-time to cultivate a recognizable, integrity-focused persona in . His consistent wear during legislative debates and public addresses in the 1980s and 1990s projected scholarly resolve and ethical steadfastness, distinguishing him among statesmen and reinforcing associations of the with principled governance. Simon's style choice, noted by contemporaries as symbolic of unpretentious authority, helped solidify his image amid policy battles on and fiscal reform.

Scientists and Inventors

Alfred Kinsey (1894–1956), the American biologist and sex researcher who authored the influential Kinsey Reports based on empirical surveys of sexual behavior, frequently appeared in bow ties during the 1940s and 1950s, including in formal portraits and interviews that documented his academic persona. A notable example is a Bettmann Archive photograph from this period showing Kinsey seated in a suit with a bow tie, reflecting the professional attire common among mid-century academics engaged in data-driven fieldwork. Richard Feynman (1918–1988), the American theoretical physicist who contributed to quantum electrodynamics and received the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics for his Feynman diagrams, incorporated bow ties into his post-World War II casual lecture attire and portraits, aligning with his eccentric yet practical approach to scientific communication. Archival images, such as a 1963 black-and-white portrait, depict him in a bow tie and suit jacket, underscoring his distinctive style during lectures at institutions like Caltech. This choice complemented his hands-on, bongo-playing persona without compromising the rigor of his empirical demonstrations in quantum mechanics and particle physics.

Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Wearers

Academics and Educators


Prominent historians and university leaders in the twentieth century often adopted bow ties as a signature element of their attire, signaling intellectual distinction and personal style. Arthur Schlesinger Jr. (1917–2007), a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and professor at Harvard University, was frequently photographed wearing bow ties, including a trademark dotted bow tie that complemented his professional suits. Similarly, Daniel Boorstin (1914–2004), a historian who served as professor at the University of Chicago and Librarian of Congress from 1975 to 1987, regularly sported bow ties, such as a red one, alongside tweed jackets and horn-rimmed glasses in public appearances. Economist (1926–1995), a professor at institutions including and a key figure in Austrian economics and libertarian thought, consistently wore conservative suits paired with bow ties throughout his career. In the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, university administrators continued this tradition. , president of since 2017 (and previously at and ), maintains a collection exceeding 1,000 bow ties, which he displays and wears regularly, including patterns themed to institutional affiliations. Michael Maxey, who served as president of from 2000 to 2022, became known for his bow ties and even conducted group lessons on tying them for students and colleagues.
These individuals' preferences for bow ties reflect a broader association of the accessory with scholarly eccentricity and formality among academics, though empirical data on prevalence remains anecdotal rather than systematic.

University Professors and Researchers


Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr. (1917–2007), a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and longtime professor of history at Harvard University, frequently wore bow ties, including a red one noted in photographs from his service as special assistant to President John F. Kennedy (1961–1963). His sartorial choice complemented his public persona as a prominent intellectual figure in mid-20th-century American academia. Richard Phillips Feynman (1918–1988), a and professor at the from 1950 until his death, was often photographed in bow ties, such as in a portrait capturing his distinctive style. Feynman, who shared the for advances in , embodied an eccentric scholarly image through this accessory. Daniel J. Boorstin (1914–2004), a historian and professor at the University of Chicago, consistently favored bow ties, pairing them with yellow shirts and tweed jackets in public appearances throughout his career. Boorstin, who later served as Librarian of Congress (1975–1987) and won two Pulitzer Prizes, maintained this look into his tenure at the Smithsonian Institution. Murray Newton Rothbard (1926–1995), an economist and historian who held professorships at and the , always dressed in conservative suits accented by bow ties, reflecting his formal scholarly demeanor. Rothbard's attire underscored his role as a key figure in Austrian and libertarian .

Other Intellectuals

Murray Rothbard (1926–1995), a leading libertarian , , and political philosopher, invariably dressed in a conservative suit paired with a , reflecting his formal and principled approach to scholarship. His attire complemented his advocacy for and Austrian , as detailed in works like For a New Liberty (1973). George Will (born 1941), a Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist and political commentator, has long favored bow ties, which enhance his image as a erudite public intellectual appearing on programs like ABC's This Week. Will's consistent use of the accessory underscores a tradition among thinkers signaling intellectual distinction, as he opined on topics from to in columns for . William F. Buckley Jr. (1925–2008), founder of National Review and host of Firing Line, embodied the bow-tied conservative intellectual archetype through his tweedy, formal style that paired with his debates on free markets and . Buckley's sartorial choice aligned with his role in shaping modern American conservatism, as seen in his authorship of (1951) and numerous televised confrontations. Saul Bellow (1915–2005), the Nobel Prize-winning novelist and essayist, occasionally donned distinctive bow ties, evoking the eccentric intellectual persona in his explorations of urban alienation and human nature in novels like Herzog (1964). His attire choices mirrored the bohemian yet thoughtful demeanor of mid-century literary figures.

Entertainers and Media Figures

Comedians and Actors

Paul Reubens, performing as Pee-wee Herman, featured a signature red bow tie in his children's television series Pee-wee's Playhouse, broadcast from September 1986 to November 1990 on CBS. Charlie Chaplin incorporated a black bow tie into his iconic Tramp character attire across numerous silent films, including The Kid (1921) and Modern Times (1936), popularizing the accessory in early 20th-century comedy. Fred Astaire frequently wore bow ties in his film roles and performances, such as in Top Hat (1935), blending them with his sophisticated dance style.

Journalists and Broadcasters

Charles Osgood, host of CBS's Sunday Morning from 1994 to 2016, made the his personal trademark, often selecting patterned varieties to complement his on-air presence. , a sports journalist for since 2005, adopted bow ties for MLB broadcasts as a distinctive style choice, continuing the practice through charitable affiliations. , host of since 1990, routinely wears bow ties during telecasts, integrating them into his professional broadcasting wardrobe.

Musicians and Performers

, the Russian-American pianist active from the 1920s until his death in 1989, was photographed in formal attire featuring bow ties during concerts and public appearances. , the American singer and actress, regularly incorporates bow ties into her androgynous black-and-white stage ensembles, as seen in performances from her debut album (2010) onward. , jazz pianist and vocalist, has adopted bow ties as part of his signature elegant style in concerts and recordings since the 1980s.

Comedians and Actors

Charlie (1889–1977), the pioneering English comic actor and filmmaker, incorporated a small black into his iconic character, which appeared in silent films such as The Kid (1921) and Modern Times (1936), symbolizing the figure's whimsical yet poignant style. Fred Allen (1894–1956), an American comedian prominent in radio and early television, frequently wore bow ties during broadcasts, as documented in photographs from his shows in the 1940s and 1950s. Fyvush Finkel (1922–2016), a Lithuanian-born American actor and comedian known for Yiddish theater and roles in television series like (1992–1996), adopted a style of three-piece suits paired with bow ties. Paul Reubens (1952–2023), through his alter ego Pee-wee Herman, popularized a red bow tie as a central feature of the childlike, eccentric character's wardrobe in the CBS series Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986–1991) and the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985).

Journalists and Broadcasters

Tucker Carlson, a prominent American conservative commentator and former host of shows on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News, wore bow ties as a hallmark of his on-air persona during his early career, beginning in the 1990s and continuing until April 11, 2006, when he announced the change during his final MSNBC broadcast, citing a desire for a fresh image. , a Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist and political analyst who has contributed to since 1974 and appeared regularly on ABC's This Week, has long been associated with bow ties as part of his distinctive, intellectual style, though he reportedly ceased wearing them by the early 2020s. , longtime anchor of CBS's Sunday Morning from 1994 to 2016, made bow ties a defining feature of his broadcasts, amassing a collection that reflected his poetic and whimsical on-air delivery; one such tie was donated to the in 2016. Ken Rosenthal, a veteran sportswriter and Fox Sports MLB reporter since 2005, adopted bow ties for postseason broadcasts starting in the late 2000s, turning them into a viewer-favorite tradition that he committed to wearing year-round by 2011. Eugene Shalit, a critic and correspondent for NBC's Today show from 1961 to 1984 known for his colorful bow ties and bushy mustache, used the accessory to complement his engaging, anecdotal style in film and book reviews.

Musicians and Performers

(1903–1989), the Russian-born American virtuoso pianist, amassed a personal collection of nearly 600 bow ties starting in the 1950s and regularly wore them during concerts and in portraits, as evidenced by artifacts preserved in the Horowitz Papers at . Frank Sinatra (1915–1998), the influential American singer, actor, and entertainer, frequently donned s as part of his refined stage and public persona, including a black silk barathea used in live performances. (b. 1985), the American singer, songwriter, and actress, consistently features s in her tuxedo-inspired wardrobe, complementing her monochromatic aesthetic across performances and appearances. Harry Connick Jr. (b. 1967), the New Orleans-born jazz pianist, singer, and conductor, incorporates s into his formal attire for concerts and events, enhancing his classic jazz-era style. The fictional character , created and portrayed by (1952–2023), is iconic for his red , an element introduced in 1978 during the development of the stage show and retained in television and film adaptations.

Politicians and Public Servants

, who served as of the from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955, frequently wore navy blue s with white polka dots, a style that became his sartorial trademark during political appearances and wartime leadership. This attire underscored his adherence to British elite elegance amid global conflict. Harry S. Truman, President of the United States from 1945 to 1953, regularly donned bow ties in official capacities, reflecting a preference for practical yet formal neckwear during post-World War II governance. Franklin D. Roosevelt, serving as President from 1933 to 1945, also wore bow ties on numerous occasions, including during New Deal policy announcements and wartime addresses. G. Mennen Williams, Governor of Michigan from 1949 to 1961, was recognized for sporting a signature green and white polka dot bow tie at official state functions, symbolizing his approachable yet distinctive public persona. Elio Di Rupo, Prime Minister of Belgium from 2011 to 2014, maintained a trademark red bow tie throughout his tenure, earning descriptions as the "bow tie wearing Socialist" in political coverage. His consistent choice highlighted personal style amid coalition negotiations. Janusz Korwin-Mikke, a Polish since 2014 and founder of libertarian parties, consistently appears in s during parliamentary sessions and public debates, aligning with his traditionalist and contrarian political image. In the U.S. , Representative (D-OR), serving since 1996, has worn s for years as part of his legislative attire, often in committee hearings on transportation and environment. Representative (R-NC), chair of the House Financial Services Committee since 2023, continues a bipartisan tradition of use in congressional proceedings. George P. Kent, a U.S. State Department diplomat testifying in 2019 impeachment hearings, drew attention for his bow tie, interpreted by observers as a marker of composed authority in foreign policy roles.

Business Leaders and Innovators

William Clement Stone (1902–2002), founder and president of Combined Insurance Company of America, amassed a personal collection of over 250 bow ties, which he regularly wore as a signature element of his professional attire alongside pinstripe suits and large gold cufflinks. Starting as a newsboy in Chicago, Stone built his insurance empire through aggressive sales techniques and motivational philosophy, emphasizing positive thinking in business success. His bow tie preference reflected a deliberate choice for distinctive, upbeat personal branding amid the formal corporate culture of mid-20th-century America. David Ogilvy (1911–1999), British-born founder of the advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather, often sported bow ties with tweed suits, aligning with his reputation as an innovative marketer who prioritized creativity over conventional conformity. Ogilvy's approach revolutionized advertising through data-driven campaigns and consumer research, as detailed in his 1963 book , where he advocated for research-backed strategies that boosted client sales, such as the Rolls-Royce ad campaign launched in 1958. James Strong (1944–2013), Australian executive who served as CEO of Airways from 1993 to 2001, earned the nickname "Mr. Bow Tie" for his consistent use of colorful s, which became a hallmark of his across , retail, and investment sectors. During his tenure at , Strong oversaw fleet modernization and route expansions, later chairing Woolworths Limited from 2006 to 2012, where his collection symbolized a blend of approachability and authority in high-stakes corporate environments.

Professionals in Law, Medicine, and Design

Lawyers and Judges


Archibald Cox (1912–2004), Harvard Law School professor and U.S. Solicitor General from 1961 to 1965, served as special prosecutor in the Watergate investigation in 1973; his personal style included crew-cut hair, button-down shirts, and skinny bow ties as consistent trademarks.
John Paul Stevens (1920–2019), Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1975 to 2010, regularly wore bow ties, a habit he discussed publicly on his final day in office, June 28, 2010, when reporters emulated the style in tribute.

Physicians, Psychologists, and Designers

(born 1958), pediatrician, vaccinologist, and founding dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at since 2018, has worn bow ties consistently, earning the nickname "Bono with a bow tie" for the accessory's prominence in his public appearances.
(1887–1965), Swiss-French architect and urban planner influential in modernist design, frequently wore bow ties, aligning with the sartorial motif adopted by mid-20th-century architects to signify creative nonconformity.
(1917–2019), Chinese-American architect known for projects like the completed in 1989, incorporated bow ties into his professional attire as part of the distinctive style common among prominent 20th-century architects.
(born 1949), American architect specializing in luxury retail and residential design, wore bow ties with suits during his early career, evolving from formal to more varied personal style while maintaining the accessory's edge.

Lawyers and Judges


Archibald Cox (1912–2004), Harvard law professor, U.S. Solicitor General under President John F. Kennedy, and special prosecutor in the Watergate investigation, consistently wore bow ties as a signature element of his attire, often highlighted in media coverage of his confrontations with President Richard Nixon in 1973. Joseph N. Welch (1890–1960), chief counsel for the U.S. Army during the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings, was frequently depicted and described as a "bow-tied barrister" for his preference for bow ties, which complemented his elfin and wry courtroom demeanor. Clarence Darrow (1857–1938), renowned defense attorney in high-profile cases including the of 1925, appeared in photographs and descriptions wearing a , contributing to his image as an unconventional yet sharp-dressed litigator. John Paul Stevens (1920–2019), Associate Justice of the U.S. from 1975 to 2010, habitually wore bow ties, a practice his clerks honored by donning them at his retirement ceremony and which he attributed to comfort and tradition in public reflections. David Fleischer, a in known for his colorful bow ties and viral courtroom presence since at least , incorporates them into his judicial style to project approachability while delivering rulings.

Physicians, Psychologists, and Designers

, a pediatrician, vaccinologist, and dean of the National School of at , frequently wears patterned s in public appearances, earning him the nickname "Bono with a " for their resemblance to the musician's style. Daniel V. Schidlow, a pediatrician and former dean of , amassed a collection of over 200 s by 2018, incorporating them into his professional attire to foster rapport with young patients and colleagues. Howard Tucker, a neurologist practicing in since 1947, became known for his extensive bow tie collection and continued wearing them into his later years, including at age 101 in 2023, often featured in his videos. Aaron T. Beck, the who developed in the 1960s, adopted bright bow ties—frequently red—as a signature element of his wardrobe, pairing them with tailored suits during clinical work, lectures, and interviews throughout his career until his death in 2021. Among designers, verifiable examples of consistent bow tie wearers remain limited in primary sources, with interior and fashion figures occasionally noted but lacking robust photographic or biographical confirmation beyond commercial commentary.

Athletes and Sports Personalities

Dhani Jones, a former NFL linebacker who played for teams including the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles from 2000 to 2010, promoted bow ties as a stylish alternative to conventional neckwear, stating in 2009 that "just because you wear a bow tie doesn't mean you're a nerd." Malcolm Jenkins, a Pro Bowl safety who played in the NFL for the and from 2009 to 2021, popularized s among players through custom designs and public appearances, earning recognition as a leader in what was termed the "cult of the bow tie." Cam Newton, the quarterback and 2015 NFL MVP, frequently incorporated s into his off-field fashion, including a feather-accented design in 2016 that complemented his signature hats. Ken Rosenthal, a longtime MLB reporter for since 1997, began wearing bow ties on air after encouragement from network executive David Hill, establishing it as his trademark look by the early and continuing through coverage. Ernie Johnson Jr., host of since 1990, consistently wears bow ties during basketball broadcasts, blending the accessory with his on-air persona as noted in interviews discussing his professional style. Craig Melvin, co-host of NBC's Today show since 2019 with prior sports anchoring experience at , has adopted bow ties in recent appearances, including collaborations with brands favored by athletes.

Other Contemporary Notables

(1875–1947), the English occultist and founder of , frequently incorporated extravagant bow ties into his distinctive Edwardian-era attire, reflecting his flamboyant persona and ceremonial aesthetics. Louis Farrakhan (born 1933), leader of the Nation of Islam since 1981, regularly wears bow ties, a practice rooted in the organization's uniform tradition established by predecessor , symbolizing discipline and unity among adherents.

Fictional and Iconic Characters

In Film, Television, and Literature

In film and television, bow ties often signify sophistication, quirkiness, or intellectual detachment, appearing as signature elements for characters navigating high-stakes intrigue or whimsical adventures. , the British secret agent created by in his 1953 novel Casino Royale and portrayed across 25 films from 1962 to 2021, consistently wears a black silk with his tuxedo during formal sequences, symbolizing refined elegance amid espionage; this motif traces to Fleming's descriptions of Bond's black-tie attire in novels like Diamonds Are Forever (1956), where formal dress codes imply the accessory. The Doctor, the time-traveling alien protagonist of the BBC's series (1963–present), adopts bow ties across multiple regenerations, most iconically with the (portrayed by , 2010–2013), who popularized the phrase "bow ties are cool" in the episode "The Eleventh Hour" (2010), boosting global sales of the accessory by associating it with clever nonconformity and temporal adventuring. Pee-wee Herman, the man-child character originated by in the stage show (1980) and extended to films like (1985), sports a oversized red as a core visual identifier, originating from Reubens' 1978 improvisations with Los Angeles' troupe and emblematic of Pee-wee's childlike absurdity in Saturday-morning-style escapades. ![Pee-wee Herman in 1988](./assets/Pee-Wee_Herman_(1988) Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie's Belgian detective introduced in (1920) and visualized in adaptations like the ITV series (1989–2013) starring , favors a black with his fastidious suits, underscoring his meticulous, anachronistic formality in solving murders through psychological deduction. In literature, , the gluttonous schoolboy from Frank Richards' stories (first appearing in The Magnet magazine, 1908), is routinely illustrated in striped s, reflecting Edwardian schoolboy dandyism and contributing to the character's enduring of comic excess in British boys' fiction serialized until 1940.

In Comics, Animation, and Other Media

In animation, particularly from mid-20th-century American studios like , bow ties served as a common accessory for anthropomorphic animal characters, facilitating techniques by allowing head movements without redrawing entire torsos while signifying a touch of formality or personality quirk.
  • Huckleberry Hound, the laid-back blue dog protagonist of the 1958–1961 , consistently sports a red as part of his signature look, paired with a straw hat, emphasizing his folksy, optimistic demeanor across 58 episodes.
  • Boo-Boo Bear, Bear's diminutive, cautious sidekick in the Yogi Bear series debuting in 1958, wears a blue that underscores his role as the voice of reason amid Yogi's schemes, appearing in numerous and specials through the 1960s and beyond.
  • Magilla Gorilla, the anthropomorphic ape from (1964–1967), dons a purple with green and red , highlighting his gentle, marketable persona in 31 episodes marketed toward children.
  • Mr. Jinks, the irritable orange cat antagonist in Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks segments of (1958–1961), features a blue as his primary attire, accentuating his pompous frustration with the mice duo in 57 .
  • Pixie, one of the clever mouse duo in the same series, wears a to denote his scheming cleverness, contrasting Mr. Jinks' pursuits across the episodes.
In comic books, bow ties appear less ubiquitously as defining traits but occasionally denote eccentric intellectuals or villains; for instance, various iterations in Marvel and DC publications feature characters like the with bow ties symbolizing precision, though not always central to their visual identity. Other media, including , employ bow ties for similar trope reinforcement of sophistication or quirkiness, such as in character designs tagged for the accessory in series like , where they appear on aristocratic figures.

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