# Pasta-Inspired Formal Wear Design Studio Micro Works Makes Bow Tie Pasta for Your Neck By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-01-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-franke1 References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/page/1007/) First we had [pasta inspired by a bow tie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-pasta-shape), and now thanks to design studio Micro Works, we have a bow tie inspired by the pasta. These [Farfalle clip-on bow ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-farfalle-pasta-with-italian-chicken-sausage) come in five colors, classic black or red, and more bolder options such as pink, yellow and mint green. Perfect for wearing to a dinner party or an Italian restaurant, these cute, novelty bow ties are a great way to get noticed and express the more fun side of your style. These aren't just worn for a laugh, though, as any hipster or fashionista would love to wear one of these neck accessories to an event. So get ready to wet your fashion appetite and invest in one of these [colorful noodle bow ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie) from Micro Works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating unique food-inspired designs into fashion and accessories. - **Novelty Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating fun and unique accessories that stand out and express personality. - **Clip-on Bow Ties:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating customizable and easy-to-wear bow ties in a variety of colors and designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating food-inspired designs into clothing and accessories for a unique and playful style. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating a line of customizable and trendy accessories to sell in stores. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating unique and fun accessories like clip-on bow ties into event attire for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mayo-Dispensing Bow Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byo-bow.md) - [Pasta-Themed Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-love.md) - [Colorful Striped Organic Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-organic-striped-farfalline-pasta.md) - [Festive Pasta-Based Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pasta.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Inflatable Pool Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastainspired-inflatable-pool-noodle.md) - [Pasta-Themed Pool Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-garden-pool-noodles.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Game Controller-Inspired Pasta Shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-your-pasta.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md)