# Nerdy 8-Bit Ties The Pixel-8 Necktie is Perfect for Fans of Retro Video Games By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bit-ties References: [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Pixel-8-Necktie) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/9352/) Anyone looking to add a humorous and nerdy touch to their formalwear will absolutely adore these 8-bit ties, which pays tribute to the iconic video game imagery of the past. This creatively designed necktie is fashioned with black stripes that zigzag all the way down, creating a [pixelated appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror) that is similar to the 8-bit video game style. The distinct baby blue coloring also serves to give this accessory an over-the-top visual appeal, making anyone who wears it stand out with its highly comical design. Handmade with convenient clip-on features, this pixelated necktie is perfect for any gamer looking to accessorize their outfit with something nostalgic yet visually hysterical. If you love [old school video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console) and want something to constantly remind you of how it used to be, then these 8-bit ties will surely have you smiling no matter where you go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **8-bit Fashion:** The trend of incorporating 8-bit video game style into fashion accessories offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Nostalgic Accessories:** The rise of nostalgic accessories, like the pixelated necktie, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the accessories industry. - **Humorous Formalwear:** The increasing demand for humorous and nerdy touches in formalwear presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the clothing industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore and incorporate the 8-bit video game style in their designs and accessories. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can tap into the nostalgic trend by creating and marketing accessories that evoke a sense of nostalgia, like the pixelated necktie. - **Clothing:** The clothing industry can embrace the demand for humorous and nerdy touches in formalwear by designing and producing unique and comical pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md) - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids.md) - [Game Console-Inspired Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-keycaps.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Keyboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md)