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Ruff collar -

Queen Elizabeth I, among many others in the 16th-17th century, wore the ruff. This detachable collar was popular among both men and women.

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Medici collar -

Popularized by Marie de' Medici, this flared collar was all the rage in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Van Dyck collar -

This collar was popularized by the portraits of 16th-century Dutch painter Anthony van Dyck.

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High neck collar -

A somewhat classier version of the turtleneck, the high neck collar was particularly popular among women in Edwardian times.

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Peter Pan collar -

This flat, large, and round collar became popular when Broadway actress Maude Adams played Peter Pan in 1905.

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Middy collar -

Also known as the sailor collar, this type of collar became popular in the early 20th century.

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Middy collar -

Inspired by sailors' uniforms, the middy collar has been worn throughout the years.

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Clerical collar -

This ring collar dates back to the 17th century. It is still used as part of many clerical uniforms.

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Eton collar -

This collar originates in the uniforms of Eton College, a prestigious boarding school in England.

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Cape collar -

This type of collar dates back to the Middle Ages. It essentially doubles as a collar and cape that hangs over the shoulders.

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Buster Brown collar -

This flat, large collar became popular in 1902 due to a comic strip character called Buster Brown. The collar has had many versions and adaptations throughout the years.

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Barrymore collar -

This tapered collar regained popularity after actor John Barrymore started wearing it.

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Wing collar -

The classic wingtip collar is a must-wear with a tux.

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Turtleneck -

Most of us have worn one of these at some point. Angelina Jolie approves.

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Rabat -

This type of clerical collar has also been used in the Catholic Church for many years.

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Pierrot collar -

This collar is inspired by the one worn by the Commedia dell'arte character Pierrot.

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Nehru collar -

Inspired by traditional Indian garments, this collar became popular in the 1960s.

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Masonic collar -

This collar is worn by highly ranked Freemasons. It indicates their rank and office.

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Mao collar -

This collar can be seen in the Chinese tunic suit known as the Zhongshan suit.

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Mandarin collar -

Also known as the Chinese collar and cadet collar, it's based on Asian garments, including those worn by some Chinese and Mongols.

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Jabot collar -

The jabot collar comes in different sizes and shapes, but the idea is to have some fabric down the front.

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Gladstone collar -

Former British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone made this standing collar popular in his day.

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Fichu collar -

This collar was essentially styled as a large neckerchief. It was popular in the 18th century.

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Bertha collar -

Though it dates back to the Victorian era, this type of collar saw a revival in the 1940s.

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Detachable collar -

Also known as the false collar, it became popular in the 19th century and is still used to this day. For instance, barristers in the UK still wear them.

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Edwardian collar -

You might recognize this one, as worn by Canadian hockey commentator Don Cherry.

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Crew neck -

The classic no collar model popularized in t-shirts and sweaters dates back to 1939. This round-neckline model was named after a type of sweater worn by rowers.

Sources: (Aisize) (Treasurie) 

See also: The stylish history of the cuff link

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