There has been a fashion change recently in the kilt outfit with many wearers electing to wear a ruche tie instead of a regular bow-tie. So, with this in mind, we thought we’d take a look at this different type of tie in greater detail.
Ruche Tie – What Actually is it?
In the past, a kilt wearer would elect to wear a standard neck tie or a bow tie. But now, a ruche tie is all the rage. It can be best described as a cross between a standard necktie and a cravat. You will notice that a ruche is a little wider than the necktie, with a more advanced knot. They are generally worn in a formal kilt outfit, often with a dress sporran. It is recommended that you match the color of the tie with the predominant color of your tartan.
How is a Ruche Tie Manufactured?
This type of tie is a little more difficult to manufacture. The cloth that is used in each tie is basically cut from a template. You then cut out the material for two sleeves for the tie, a knot and a loop. If a tartan ruche tie is being manufactured, the seamstress will have to take extra care to ensure that the cut keeps the symmetrical look of the tie, which can be a rather difficult undertaking.
The knot of the tie is then stitched by hand onto the other pieces of the tie, and this keeps the tie all together. Lastly, a small metallic hook is then added to the neck loop, which is then secured to the knot. Voila, it is now ready to be worn!
We have nine different colors of tie available, namely:
- Black
- Blue
- Bottle Green
- Champagne
- Gold
- Purple
- Red
- Silver
- White
This comprehensive ranges of solid colors will ensure that we have a tie that will match the predominant color of your tartan to ensure they match, and complete the look of your kilt. If you have any questions about which tie to choose, just let us know, and we will be happy to help!
