Gentlemen still wearing a bow tie?

Or is it no longer modern?
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It depends on the action and the bow tie is worn with a tuxedo and a tailcoat, a tie should be worn with the jacket, a scarf or a bow can be used for the casual jacket (but it is no longer worn today), or an open top button. There are naturally certain Bonvivan exceptions in artistic circles (bonvivan = connoisseur, delight, saint)
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