“The Embodiment of Southern Propriety” – Photo Shoot with Brier and Moss

 

” The bow tie hints at intellectualism, real or feigned, and sometimes suggests technical acumen, perhaps because it is so hard to tie…. But perhaps most of all, wearing a bow tie is a way of broadcasting an aggressive lack of concern for what other people think.” – Warren St. John, NY Times*

The bow tie: a symbol of propriety for the Southern gentleman. Every true Southern gentleman has a few at hand- speaking to his own style. It’s a way of expressing that devil-may-care attitude and oh so chicness that only the Southern gentleman has. And every true Southern Belle can pull it off as well….

 

Photo credit: Neal Carpenter of iNWARD Studio

Hair and Makeup: Jenny Rosalyn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*St John, Warren (June 26, 2005). “A Red Flag That Comes in Many Colors”The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-10-22.

Love, Molly Kate

Molly is a communications professor, parent, Southern culture commentator, and social media marketing maven. She is also a freelance writer who has worked with a variety of publications and online magazines including Bourbon & Boots, Paste Magazine, Macon Magazine, the 11th Hour, Macon Food & Culture Magazine, and as the Digital Content Editor for The Southern Weekend.

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