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...centuries later, the Industrial Revolution helped spread the style to the masses, as millions of workers migrated from farmlands to factories and the business class was born. In 1924 an American tailor named Jesse Langsdorf created--and patented--the tie's modern look, with its bias cut and three-piece construction. By the 1950s, it was said that a man wasn't fully dressed until he had put on his tie. But as the high age of the Organization Man faded, the tie came to symbolize individuality as much as conformity. Ralph Lauren launched the ill-advised 4-in.-wide...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Brief History Of: The Necktie | 6/13/2008 | See Source »

Wide or skinny, plaid or plain, synthetic or silk, the tie is a Father's Day staple--nearly 4.5 million dads are getting one on June 15--and one of the few fashion accessories to have survived nearly 400 years of social change. Neck adornments have been worn since ancient times to signify title or wealth or even just to sop up sweat. But modern, mostly decorative neckwear dates from King Louis XIV of France, who first popularized the tie's predecessor, the cravat, after spotting the bow-tie-like embellishment on 17th century Croatian soldiers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Brief History Of: The Necktie | 6/13/2008 | See Source »

...downing) that shot of Crown Royal, I likened it to Michael Dukakis in the tank and thought it would have a similar effect. Alas, I was wrong, and I hope Obama took notice. Obama, you're welcome to come bowling with me anytime, but next time, lose the tie! Karen McCall, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Will China Respond? | 6/11/2008 | See Source »

...named Scrappy and Coco, whom he puts to sleep with his non-stop monologue. The mutts provide him with a nom de stylist (Scrappy Coco). After landing, a mild mannered young man named Michael (Nick Swardson), whom Zohan rescues from a snooty street bully (his habit is to literally tie bad guys into knots), provides him with a spare room. He also provides an older woman, who just happens to be Michael's Mom (Lainie Kazan in lustful fettle), who cheerfully adopts Zohan as her boy toy, much to her son's dismay...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Zohan: Laff Scuffle, Not Laff Riot | 6/5/2008 | See Source »

RESULTS [This article contains a table. Please see hardcopy of magazine.] REPUBLICANS         DEMOCRATS   X   TIE...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Page | 6/5/2008 | See Source »

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