There was a time when a tie was simply part of getting dressed. Now, wearing one can feel almost like a choice. For Prannay Pathak (gregorsamosa), our Head of Copy Desk, that distinction is worth examining. The necktie, he argues, is not a trend or an accessory, but something that comes down to personality and a willingness to make an effort. After watching it move between office uniform, fashion statement and novelty prop, he makes the case for wearing it on its own merit: the blade crossed over the tail, wound around, inserted carefully into the loop and slipped out like a flat snake from its tip. #EsquireIndia #Ties #Necktie