Today, National Bow Tie Day, know that bow ties are most popular in MS, SC and AL. Just 22% of them sold are self-tied and only 1% of men can tie one! 41% of bow ties are black, followed by silver/gray at 16%. New Year’s Eve is the most popular time to wear one, followed by Christmas. Famous economists to have worn them include Nobelists Angus Deaton and Paul Samuelson.