The problem with Bolos today is that there's simply no go-to place to purchase them. If you google Bolo Ties, you won't find any online bolo stores. Sure Ebay and Amazon have a couple options here and there, but they're either cheap Chinese made bolos or they're really expensive authentic Native American Bolos. There's no one store dedicating themselves to the Bolo, and there's nothing you would see at Urban Outfitters. Etsy actually has some Bolo visionaries that are hand-making some chic bolos of there own, but these are all limited in supply. See Etsy Bolo pics below
Now those are some super sweet Bolos! Where can I get one?
Just in the past couple weeks, Bolos actually went viral because Phillip Rivers (San Diego Chargers Quarterback) was wearing a new Bolo before and after every game as fans watched the Chargers go on a winning streak. San Diego even went as far as to announce #BoloTieFriday encouraging everyone to wear a Bolo Tie to work that day. Unfortunately, no one seemed to be able to purchase one. That's because most Bolos you see today have been passed down.
Next year I predict Bolos will be in style, especially among females, making it one of the hottest accessories we've seen in a while. I hope the fad will last because when it comes to Bolos, the possibilities are endless. So many different materials can be used from leather strings to gold chains. And the center piece which is called the "slider" can come in an eclectic variety of shapes and sizes, displaying virtually anything you can dream up. They can be hipster, but they can also be formal. Mark my words, you will see formal Bolos being worn at formal events in 2015. I mean, everyone hates regular ties right? Fashion is a cycle, and Bolos are coming back! Don't believe me? Here are some pics of celebrities and public figures wearing Bolos. Till next year my friends!
