Academia Cravatica is the world’s central institution dedicated to the study, preservation, and promotion of the necktie as both Croatian and global heritage.

Starting from the indisputable fact that the necktie is deeply rooted in all corners of civilization and in every segment of contemporary, globalized society, Academia Cravatica affirms the necktie and its values—not merely as a fashion accessory that still conveys a range of refined and subtle messages to the world today, but also as a universal symbol enriched by centuries of historical and cultural legacy.

By raising awareness of the often-overlooked aspects of the necktie phenomenon and highlighting their diversity, Academia Cravatica devotes due attention to the fashion, historical, sociological, philosophical, cultural, artistic, economic, and political perspectives from which it can be viewed, striving to convey to the public a synthesis of all dimensions of the necktie that reflect the richness of its manifestations and build the unity of its meaning across the past, present, and future.

In addition to preserving the memory of the culture that gave rise to the necktie, Academia Cravatica examines its role within the culture in which it has become an emblem over the past several centuries and promotes its significance in the modern era, where—despite all social changes—the necktie remains a fashion and cultural artifact of enduring value.

We advocate the principle of cooperation among those circles in the international context whose value systems are grounded in the awareness of the necktie as a symbol of the highest forms of civilization and classical courtesy.