Folklaw admits Levander’s resume is impressive – he is a partner at Dechert LLP, one of the biggest names in the defence bar in the United States, and he has represented high-profile clients, including the directors of Lehman Brothers Holdings.

But Levander is also known for his trademark bow ties.

Folklaw knows what you’re thinking; bow ties are the preserve of university professors, waiters and Winston Churchill. The rest of us avoid the accessory for fear of being called a ‘dandy’.

But these stereotypes may fade as the bow tie makes a comeback into mainstream fashion.

Richard Harvie, third generation of the Harvie family at the shirt and tie makers Harvie Hudson in the UK, said he has seen a significant increase in bow tie sales in the last two years.

“We are noticing an upturn in the sales of bow ties,” he said in a statement. “The neckwear seems to be enjoying a great renaissance.”

Turnbull & Asser, tie maker to the Prince of Wales, has also claimed that bow ties are flying out the door.

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Tie-wearing TV heartthrobs could be responsible for the surge in sales.

Matt Smith, who plays the 11^th Dr Who, has declared that “bow ties are cool”. Who could argue with a time traveller who saves civilisations? While Glee character Blaine Anderson’s bow ties have inspired a blog

Now that elegant accessories are back, Folklaw hopes politeness and chivalry will follow. Who knows, mass bow-tie wearing, with Levander as a poster boy for the legal profession, could change society for the better...