Bow tie Belgium

The Belgium bow tie is a rounded bow in the Belgian tricolour, with one black and one red wing and a yellow knot in the middle. Put it on the collar of a white shirt or simply wear it over a supporter shirt, and the flag will be immediately visible. The bow is intended for women and men and is perfect for the European Championship, the World Cup, or a Belgian party.

Colours and shape of the bow tie

• The colours follow the Belgian flag: black on the left, yellow around the middle, and red on the right.
• The knot in the middle is yellow and tightly wrapped, so that the two wings stand rounded outwards.
• The wings are large and full in shape, making the bow tie stand out even from a distance.
• Women and men wear the same bow tie, so an entire group of supporters can appear in the same style.
• You receive the bow tie itself, without a shirt or other garments.

Why are black, yellow, and red the colours of Belgium?

Black, yellow, and red come from the coat of arms of the former Duchy of Brabant: a golden lion on a black field, with red claws and tongue. On the Belgian flag, those colours appear as three vertical bands next to each other, with the black on the side of the flagpole. You can see the same order on this bow tie, from black through yellow to red. Supporters of the national football team wear the tricolour at every major match, and it is also the symbol of recognition at Belgian-themed parties.

How to wear the bow tie during the European Championship or a party night

If you are watching a match during the European Championship or World Cup in a café or on a big screen, combine the bow tie with a red shirt. The red wing will then blend into your clothing, and the black and yellow will stand out. For a Belgian party in the evening, a white shirt with a black jacket works best, because then the yellow knot sits exactly in the middle of a neutral background. If you are going with a group, agree that everyone wears the same bow tie, so you can immediately recognise each other in the crowd.

Order the Belgium bow tie and be in the right colours in the stands at the national team's next match.