Women’s & Men’s Vintage Dark Academia Ribbon Bow Tie Brooch | Gothic Academy Collar

A dark ribbon bow falls from the collar in long, formal tails, fastened at its center with an ornate rhinestone-style brooch that looks borrowed from the dress code of a rather secretive gothic academy. Structured and dramatic, the design brings the formality of traditional neckwear into a darker world of candlelit libraries, old university halls and locked rooms whose keys have conveniently gone missing. Made for women and men, it has the character of an academy uniform altered after hours, when lectures are finished and the more interesting societies begin meeting behind closed doors. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Gothic Academy Collar Bow: A structured ribbon bow sits high at the neckline, giving the piece the formal character of old academic dress with a distinctly darker edge. Long Trailing Ribbons: Extended ribbon tails fall from the central bow, creating an elegant vertical silhouette inspired by elaborate historical neckwear. Ornate Rhinestone Centrepiece: A large rhinestone-style ornament sits at the heart of the bow, turning traditional academic neckwear into something richer and more ceremonial. Made for Women & Men: The formal bow design draws from neckwear worn across both women’s and men’s fashion, giving the piece a naturally unisex character. An Academy After Dark: The combination of black ribbon, formal structure and an ornate jewelled centre gives the bow the appearance of something belonging to an old institution with traditions considerably older than its students. Dark Academia Character: Inspired by the visual world of Gothic universities, antique libraries, old books and traditional academic dress, the bow brings a more elaborate edge to the familiar dark academia aesthetic.