# Comic Book Bowties (UPDATE) 8BitDreams Etsy Store Features a Line of Geeky Neck Accessories By Jason Soy | Published 2012-03-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdreams References: [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2012/03/05/geek-bows/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/8BitDreams?ref=seller_info) It seems like everyone is jumping on the comic book bowtie craze as the 8BitDreams Etsy store is currently selling their own geeky neck accessories. Unlike the suave bowties made by Charmaine Welch, 8BitDreams offers ties with brooches on them depicting the faces of Spider-Man, Darth Vader and even Stormtroopers. They also have more of a DIY look to them, preserving the hipster cred of whoever chooses to wear one of these things. 8BitDreams’ offering of bowties is also quite quirky in that some of them have leopard print designs or fashionable flourishes that are completely unrelated to comic books. Though this detracts from the overall theme of the neck pieces, it will no doubt make putting together ensembles much easier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Comic Book Bowtie Trend:** The rising popularity of comic book-inspired bowties presents an opportunity for fashion brands to create unique and geeky neck accessories. - **DIY Bowtie Trend:** The growing demand for DIY-style bowties allows makers and crafters to capitalize on the trend by offering customizable and unique neck accessories. - **Quirky Bowtie Design Trend:** The inclusion of leopard print designs and fashionable flourishes on bowties opens up opportunities for designers to create unconventional and eclectic neck accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can tap into the comic book bowtie trend and create a line of unique and geeky neck accessories. - **Crafting Industry:** The DIY bowtie trend provides an opportunity for makers and crafters to offer customizable and handmade neck accessories. - **Design Industry:** Designers can explore the quirky bowtie design trend by incorporating unconventional patterns and flourishes into their neck accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Superhero-Themed Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-headphone-stands.md) - [Superhero-Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md)