"Botail" Neckwear created by Jeffrey Dewayne Short in February 2021. The concept of combining the features of a bowtie and a necktie into a single hybrid design is indeed innovative, providing wearers with a unique and versatile option for their formal attire. The name "Botail," reflecting the idea of completeness and perfection, captures the essence of this innovative neckwear that seamlessly blends the characteristics of both bowties and neckties.

The Botail Necktie logo features a gold emblem with wings, symbolizing freedom, power, and sophistication. The luxurious gold color adds a touch of prestige to the design, embodying elegance, and style.

Mission

My mission is to provide customers with a unique fashion experience by offering high-quality Botails that embody imagination, innovation, and ingenuity. We aspire to make Botail available worldwide and in every major department store, with the ultimate goal of surpassing the necktie and bowtie to become the number one tie in the world.

Vision

My vision is to bring innovation to the world and establish Botail as the most customer-centric company in the neckwear industry. Botail will revolutionize men's and women's neckwear with its majestic creativity and styles, expanding beyond the traditional necktie and bowtie designs. It will become the go-to choice for fashion-forward individuals, setting the standard for dress codes at various occasions such as awards ceremonies, weddings, banquets, fraternity events, business attire, religious ceremonies, and casual and dress uniforms.

Jeffrey D. Short

ABOUT JEFFREY D. SHORT

I was born in Meridian, Mississippi on October 24, 1961, as the fifth child of eight. My passion for drawing began at the age of nine, and by fourteen, I had caught the attention of an art school in Minneapolis, the same institution attended by Charles M. Schulz, the iconic cartoonist behind the Peanuts comic strip. Despite the opportunity, my parents opposed my attendance at the school due to the distance. I graduated from West Kember High School in 1980 and was offered an art scholarship at Scuba Junior College in Mississippi, which I declined to join the Navy.

In the Navy, I served as an Electrical Mechanical Equipment Repairman Engineer, allowing me to travel to various countries such as the Philippines, China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, and Australia. It was during my travels that I began designing my own clothing, which was manufactured in the Philippines and Hong Kong when I was just twenty years old.

Fast forward forty years later, I created Botail Neckwear, a distinctive hybrid tie that combines the elements of a bowtie and necktie into a single, unified design. The creation of Botail marked a significant milestone in my design journey, and it continues to be a testament to my artistic vision and creativity.

Jeffrey Story about Botail

On February 6th, 2021, I was in my home when I had a life-altering experience that sparked the beginning of a remarkable journey. As I began planning for my upcoming 60th birthday in October, I embarked on a search for the perfect suit. It was during this search that I stumbled upon a striking gray and black suit jacket with a style that captured my attention and imagination.

Immediately, I knew I needed a special tie to complement this exceptional jacket. However, my quest for the perfect necktie or bowtie proved to be challenging. None of the options I found seemed to match the level of fashion and sophistication I desired to achieve with this jacket.

Driven by a desire for something truly unique and stylish, I had an idea. I found myself holding a necktie in one hand and a bowtie in the other. That’s when I spoke to myself, what if I could combine the elements of a necktie and a bowtie into a single, cohesive accessory? With this concept in mind, I began sketching and eventually hand-stitched a prototype that blended the two styles seamlessly.

As I admired my creation, I pondered what to call this innovative style of tie. In a moment of inspiration, the name "Botail" came to me—a fusion of "bow" and "tie" into a single, elegant word.

Intrigued by the history of neckties and bowties, I delved into their origins, discovering that they were created by Croatian mercenaries in the 17th century. However, these two styles remained distinct until the birth of Botail in 2021.

Botail is more than just a tie; it represents a bold fashion statement that merges history with modern elegance. It is a symbol of excellence and artistic mastery—a fashion innovation fit for royalty. Botail is not just a tie; it is a historic evolution in fashion.