27 years of bow ties: Glenn ‘Hurricane’ Schwartz takes a stroll down memory lane
Even when picking a few bow ties for what was supposed to be a trial run, Schwartz had a vision.
And even in the early days of rocking bow ties, Schwartz swore he wouldn’t follow trends, opting for abstract and geometric patterns. Almost three decades later, those bow ties remain in his collection. While some of the burgundy and teal color schemes are reminiscent of a now-vintage style; some of the more chaotic patterns, reminiscent of a Kandinsky painting, hold the test of time.
Schwartz would wear a dark purple and black bow tie with a dotted pattern to their wedding and it remains one of his favorites. Viewers might recognize it. He’s worn it to work.When you’re known for collecting a certain thing, that thing can become a go-to gift, and sometimes, these tokens of appreciation don’t fit your aesthetic.“I am so particular about style and size that you know sometimes people have sent me some things that were really nice but not my style,” he said.
While being a Philly sports fan comes with a hint of pain, Schwartz has always rooted for the local professional teams with his bow ties.