As a proper country gent, no outfit is complete without a tie. It adds class and sophistication to ones look. But have you ever asked yourself why we wear ties? They don't keep us warm or dry and they certainly don't add comfort. So why do we love wearing them? I have taken it upon myself, as Country Master to help us all develop our understanding of ties. Most historians agree that the necktie originated in the 17th century, during the 30 year war in France. King Louis XIII