How to Tie a Tie: 1970s Edition
The 1970s were a wild time for men’s neckwear. Collars stretched wide, patterns shouted louder than disco lights, and bow ties sometimes seemed ready to walk away. A tie was more than an accessory it was a statement.
Some men wore their polyester creations with pride, others looked like they lost a bet with a tailor. From office parties to bowling alleys, these photos show dudes strutting and posing, testing the limits of fashion in every knot.
As the northern hemisphere shivers under winter coats and gray skies, take a trip back to a decade where necks were colorful canvases of style and seventies audacity.
Classic Nicholson
Jack Nicholson wears tortoiseshell glasses and holds bourbon, dressed in white suit and red circular tie, full swing king.
Western Loosened
Clint Eastwood sips beer with his burgundy tie hanging loose over an open shirt, tweed jacket rugged and casual.
Curbside Swagger
Leaning on a car, Bruce Lee commands attention in beige with geometric tie and oversized gold buckle.
Geometric Arnold
Arnold Schwarzenegger smiles in plum tweed with a bold black tie patterned in yellow and red, suspenders showing.
Convertible Charm
Mustached man lounges on a red car hood in slim grey suit with a simple black tie, the definition of laid-back charm.
Detective Duo
Tom Selleck and John Hillerman mix tweed, grey vest, and burgundy and navy ties, professional yet relaxed.
Peacock in Rome
Roger Moore sits on a wicker throne, pale pink paisley tie and red lapel flower, radiating quiet majesty.
Grey Matter
Sean Connery’s sharp grey suit contrasts with a black tie while his white shirt keeps things cool.
Chicago Cool
Richard Gere stands under dramatic light casting blinds’ shadows across his light grey suit and textured burgundy tie.
Hong Kong Precision
Roger Moore poses in a crisp light grey suit with navy tie, exuding total control and elegance.
Casino Flash
Robert De Niro glows in a bright red blazer and color-blocked tie over pastel pink shirt, calm gaze intact.
Miami Vice Pink
Pinstripe suit in pale pink covers the model as a cream silk tie catches the urban light.
Plaid Beach Vibes
Loose plaid shirt and high-waist pants sway as curly-haired model strolls on the sand, striped tie hanging easy.
Dapper in Brown
Jean-Claude Van Damme rocks a brown double-breasted suit with a blue and mustard tie, pure 70s style.
Ochre Vision
Sitting cool in a tweed ochre blazer, the model pairs a navy tie with circular patterns against crisp white.
Plaid Commander
Grey and blue plaid suits dominate the frame as three models show off bold geometric silk ties.
Cream Dream
Sunlight glints off Bruce Lee’s amber aviators as he rocks a cream suit and neatly knotted brown tie.
Silent Authority
Confidence radiates from a blond model in a striped grey suit, narrow patterned tie completing the look.
Ghost in Grey
Pleated grey pants flow under a suit worn by a model with a dark polka dot tie and crisp white shirt.
Deckside Icon
Mustard textured blazer and pale blue shirt frame a dark patterned tie as the model leans on the boat railing.
