Abstract: Variable bowtie system and method providing half-bows of different colors which can be chosen and combined, even layered, as desired by the user for one wearing, and with a different choice or combination of colors for another wearing. Chosen half-bow units of desired colors are placed on a mounting-stud pair affixed to a neckband, and are removably secured with a retaining collar, which may also be provided in a variety of colors, resulting in a bowtie having the desired color or color combination for a particular wearing, which can be changed upon another wearing.

Abstract: Variable bowtie system and method providing half-bows of different colors which can be chosen and combined as desired by the user for one wearing, and with a different choice or combination of colors for another wearing. Chosen half-bow units of desired colors are placed on a mounting-stud pair affixed to a neckband, and are removably secured with a retaining collar, which may also be provided in a variety of colors, resulting in a bowtie having the desired color or color combination for a particular wearing, which can be changed upon another wearing.

Abstract: Pet neckwear can be created to close around a pet's neck or to enclose a standard pet collar, so that the apparel may fit to the specific size required by the pet. When used as a cover for a standard pet collar the neckwear may completely cover the collar underneath and yet still allow for leash attachment since it connects through the leash hook instead of over the top of it. The neckwear may be made of materials that can be wiped cleaned or machine washed and may have additional design elements attached in such a way as they could be detached and exchanged for different design elements to form a new style. It is also easy to attach so that even people with dexterity issues such as arthritis can use it to individualize their pet.

Abstract: A bowtie module is described having first and second modules, each having a first and second side and a first and second end. A connector element is disposed on a first side of the first module and another connector element is disposed on the second side of the first module. The second module includes a hole defined therethrough for receiving one of the connector elements, thereby connecting the first module to the second module.

Abstract: A device for removable securing decorative objects to a thong type sandal and a sandal system incorporating such a device.

Abstract: A necktie having two components—a collar component for fastening around a wearer's neck and a tie component. These two components will be connected with mating portions of hook-and-loop fastener material on the tie portion and on at least one side of the central portion of the collar component in the area where the knot of a conventional necktie would be. The collar and tie components can be made in assorted colors, sizes and patterns, so that a wearer will be able to mix and match the tie components with various collar components.

Abstract: A necktie including a knot formed with a seat, a binding device having a fixing block removably engaged with the seat of the knot, and a front apron provided with fastening means at an upper end thereof engageable with the knot, whereby the front apron of the necktie can be changed as desired and the necktie can be easily converted to a bowtie thereby providing the user with a number of options and when pulled by a force which is larger than the holding force of the front apron, the front apron will be disengaged from the knot hence preventing the user from getting hurt.

Abstract: This invention is a headband and bow combination where the bows can be changed to create different looks. The headband has an over-hand knot tied in it, which may be loosened to receive a bow and then tightened to hold the bow in place. The headband is of an expandable material and the wearing of the headband around the user's head serves to maintain the knot in its tightened condition and correspondingly maintain the bow in place.

Abstract: A decorative ornament (10) for displaying a decorative element (12) is provided. Decorative ornament (10) comprises a plurality of holding members (14) having openings (18) separated by spacing members (16). Holding members (14) are spaced apart to provide uninterrupted regions (20) between adjacent holding members (14). Decorative ornament (10) also comprises a coupling member (22) for coupling the decorative ornament (10) for display. Decorative element (12) is threaded through openings (18). Decorative element (12) is further drawn through uninterrupted regions (20).

Abstract: Herein is described an invention comprising an adjustable bow tie of three basic parts: a bow strip, a bow loop and a neck band. The bow strip may be pre-tied or otherwise, and is held in a bow shape by a tubular bow loop, located in the center of the tied bow strip. The neck band is separable from the bow tie portion and has an unrestricted path through the bow loop. The neck band is adjustable to the size of the wearer's neck and employs hook and pile fabric fasteners adjacent to both ends of the band and located longitudinally along opposite sides of the band. The combination of the fastening means with the unrestricted movement of the neck band allows the wearer to adjust the band and conceal such adjustment and the fastening means from view.

Abstract: A tie bow of ribbon for gift packages and a process of fabricating the bow are disclosed. The bow is formed from three separate ribbon pieces and includes a looped base portion and a superposed wing portion which are united by a central tying strip. As disclosed in the bow-making process, the loop and wing are easily formed by shaping and crimping strips of single-ply ribbon and impaling them on a pair of spaced needles. The tying strip is then looped over the impaled ribbon pieces and stapled to itself to hold the strip in place and finish the bow.

Abstract: 1. A novelty bow necktie structure comprising a narrow strip of fabric folded into juxtaposed folds, a tube sleeved around the folds midway the ends thereof, an electric lamp structure supported and concealed within the confines of the tube, conductors connected at one end to the lamp structure, an electric battery connected to the other ends of the conductors, and a flexible band connected at one end to the fabric for fastening the strip around the neck of the wearer, the outer surface of the outermost fold having removable indicia thereon adapted to be illuminated by the lamp structure.