National Tie Month – December 1, 2026

Expected National Tie Month Deals

While we await official 2027 promotions, history shows that menswear retailers often roll out attractive deals during National Tie Month. Expect brands like Brooks Brothers, The Tie Bar, and Nordstrom to offer discounts on neckties, bow ties, and related accessories. Online retailers such as Amazon Fashion and Zappos may feature special bundles or clearance sales on designer and everyday ties. Look for promotions from custom clothiers like Indochino and SuitSupply on tie-and-shirt combinations. Even department stores like Macy’s and Dillard’s typically highlight their tie collections. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as December approaches.

History of National Tie Month

The story of the invention of ties can be traced back to the Thirty Years’ War in 17th century France. The credit for the earliest use of neckties should go to the Croatians, but it was the French who turned it into a fashion. During the war, King Louis XIV took a strong liking for the neckerchiefs worn by Croatian mercenaries, and named them ‘La Cravate’. Notably, there is also prior evidence of the existence of neckties in the tomb of Shih Huang Ti, China’s first emperor. Terracotta statues of Chinese soldiers from 221 B.C. wearing neck scarves hold proof of this.

Over the years, cravats became a sign of nobility among the French and later evolved into other pieces of neckwear such as bandanas and scarves. It was only in 1840 that the term ‘cravat’ got replaced with ‘tie.’ The second decade of the 20th century marked a fall in the popularity of cravats, as men began favoring comfort over appearance, by inclining more toward casual attires.

Neckties continued to evolve in style and design, leading to their modern form in the 1920s. In the post–World War II, hand-painted ties took over as the prevalent fashion trend and gave birth to flamboyant ties as wide as 5 inches. This was known as the Kipper tie and was much loved by folks who got bored with the super skinny size of ties. Yet again, the ’90s saw a shift in the design of ties, as men in power started sporting the casual look. Floral prints and pastel shades were a hit at the time. Interestingly, in 1998, Bill Clinton’s tie was in the news because it was gifted by his then-White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. Well, who knew an accessory as undemanding as a tie could have such an elaborate history?

We are just glad that we have a whole month to celebrate and learn about this interesting piece of clothing.