Handkerchief#Folding styles

The handkerchief (also cavalier cloth, handkerchief, pouch or Schmetterer cloth ) is placed with different folding techniques in the outer breast pocket of men's jackets that it poking out of it.

Causes and Types

The Cavalier cloth is a pure accessory and is not only worn on special occasions. It should give the suit or the combination or the ( tweed ) jacket a touch of elegance and an extra touch of color. It does not serve as a handkerchief, but is regarded as an expression of individuality.

The simplest, classic shape is a starched white handkerchief in linen, which is usually worn white shirt. A more elegant option is a colored silk scarf ( with hand roller burnished edges ) which is color coordinated with the clothes. The pocket square should it take the color of the most multi-colored tie or shirt.

Sometimes sets of tie and to be offered in the pattern matching cloth to take off novices choosing a tasteful combination. Just finished folded and stitched on cardboard towels are available, which only need to be plugged into the breast pocket, to appear perfectly folded.

Folding

There are different ways to fold the pocket square, the proper folding technique depends on the material of the fabric, the cut of the suit, but also the occasion on which it is worn. In principle, one can fold Handkerchiefs of linen and then plug fits the width of the breast pocket so that even up to 3 cm can turn a margin of 1 cm from the bag. A simpler, more casual, but effective alternative for silk pocket squares, is the cloth unfolded with the first ends in the breast pocket of " cram " and then herauszuzupfen up something ( Bausch folding).

History

The handkerchief came about in 1830 in the Biedermeier period on, but was not initially carried to the festive suits, but for riding clothes and was conspicuous in color. The jacket was not until about 1860 introduced as a daily or business suit and visually enhanced by a handkerchief. Some time later, then the frock coat and overcoat were provided with chest pockets. In contrast, the tails had no breast pocket until 1930 and was usually decorated with a white carnation in his lapel. " The Lord cutters [ ... ] it was to do it, to put through the ornamental cloth a new distinguished but discreet accent in men's fashion, especially since the big bourgeoisie replaced the nobility as trendsetting in the fashion booth. "

In the 1930s the first tie and handkerchief were matched with each other as a set pattern in the trade. End of the 1950s was the handkerchief as unfashionable and was worn only rarely open. Since the 1990s, it is socially acceptable again. " TV newscaster give since their appearance through the handkerchief a new accent. " Today it is again a sign of a well-dressed man.