<P> At this time, there was also much interest in the way to tie a proper cravat and this led to a series of publications . This began with Neckclothitania, which is a book that contained instructions and illustrations on how to tie 14 different cravats . Soon after, the immense skill required to tie the cravat in certain styles quickly became a mark of a man's elegance and wealth . It was also the first book to use the word tie in association with neckwear . </P> <P> It was about this time that black stocks made their appearance . Their popularity eclipsed the white cravat, except for formal and evening wear . These remained popular through to the 1850s . At this time, another form of neckwear worn was the scarf . This was where a neckerchief or bandana was held in place by slipping the ends through a finger or scarf ring at the neck instead of using a knot . This is the classic sailor neckwear and may have been adopted from them . </P> <P> With the industrial revolution, more people wanted neckwear that was easy to put on, was comfortable, and would last an entire workday . Neckties were designed long, thin and easy to knot, and they did not come undone . This is the necktie design still worn by millions of men . </P> <P> By this time, the sometimes complicated array of knots and styles of neckwear gave way to the neckties and bow ties, the latter a much smaller, more convenient version of the cravat . Another type of neckwear, the Ascot tie, was considered de rigueur for male guests at formal dinners and male spectators at races . These ascots had wide flaps that were crossed and pinned together on the chest . </P>

When did the modern tie come into fashion