Ascot tie

An ascot tie, or ascot, is a narrow neckband with wide pointed wings, traditionally made of pale gray patterned silk. The wings are folded over and held firm with a pin.

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The ascot is descended from the cravat. It became a separate entity sometime in the 1880s, when upper-middle-class European men began to wear it on formal morning (i.e. daytime) occasions. One of these events, the Royal Ascot race meeting at the Ascot Racecourse, gave the ascot its name. The ascot was also commonly worn for business in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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In the United States, "ascot" is another name for a cravat.

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Cravat: The cravat is a neckband, the forerunner of the modern tailored necktie and bow tie, originating from 17th century Croatia....

1880: 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar)....

Royal Ascot: REDIRECT Ascot Racecourse#Royal_Ascot...

Ascot tie related Images and Photos (experimental)

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