What's the point of a necktie?How a status symbol became a sign of rebellion.

From the show

Style and Status

That strip of fabric around your collar has a history of rebellion, luxury, and conformity. Originating with 17th-century mercenaries, the cravat was adopted by aristocrats before the Industrial Revolution turned it into the uniform of the corporate world. Today, ditching it is its own status symbol, while choosing to wear one is a statement of personal style.