In the US, many classic neckties designs are derived from ties which in Britain represent military regiments, prep schools, colleges, professional organizations, and social clubs. In the US, with the exception of Ivy League ties, this is a relatively unknown phenomenon.
But when an American visits the UK, should they refrain from wearing neckwear which might have such symbolism, lest they be deemed a poseur and a fraud? Will they be viewed with suspicions wearing a tie with such meanings? (I haven't been to England since I started wearing neckties regularly, so it hasn't been an issue.)
(Increase your chances of best Answer if you can answer the similar question for plaids based on Tartans worn by people who don't belong to the clan it represents.)
2007-12-19 17:43:30 · 2 answers · asked by Gnu Diddy! 5 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
Bah, that's an astute comparison - and in fact, having grown up "in the hood", well aware of THAT phenomenon, may be why I've taken an interest in the question!
2007-12-19 18:14:21 · update #1
But then, I once did an undergrad paper on Wittgenstein's language games, conversational implicature, and the black urban game of "the dozens".
2007-12-19 18:15:32 · update #2
Upper class gang colors?
I was thinknig about this the other day. I don't think anyone who didn't go to such a school would ever notice.
As for tartans, they are very specific and "plaids" that most people wear have little rezemblence to them. I've been to Highland Games (a U.S. gathering of clans) and don't think anyone there even pays all that much attention. Mostly Stewart and Black Gaurd, which are considered public tartans nowdays. But those who know the tartans can be a little snippy about it.
The whole thing gets really crasy in urban cities which gang colors. Maybe its just a new form of the same old thing. Watch what colors you wear, don't worry about your neckties pattern.
2007-12-19 18:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays so many people don't even know what the designs represent, so theyare perceived as merely old fashioned designs. Wearing them will only prickle those who know.
That goes for plaid too.
2007-12-19 17:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋