# Political Business Attire Barack Obama Hand Silk Screened Neckties By Bianca | Published 2008-10-09 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barack-obama-tie References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=14916651) When you thought Obama merchandise couldn't get any stranger, we bring you the Barack Obama Hand Silk Screened Necktie in... "Retro Yellow." Artists around the world have been having a ball creating [politically themed art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-walz), and Obama has certainly led the group in terms of being an inspiration. The Barack Obama silk ties were created by Lineology who hand screens the Obama images onto [designer ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byo-bow), including brands like Perry Ellis and Hugo Boss with permanent black ink. The gallery below includes more [political merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Political Themed Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating unique and visually appealing political artwork. - **Hand Silk Screened Merchandise:** There is potential for disruptive innovation by offering hand silk screened designs on various products. - **Designer Tie Customization:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in the customization of designer ties with unique and personalized designs. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the art industry by exploring new mediums and political themes. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved in the fashion industry by introducing hand silk screened designs on various clothing items. - **Customization:** The customization industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation by offering personalized designs on high-end accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Voting-Themed Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youve-got-the-power.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Blazer-Adorned Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazeradorned-bear-figure.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Artful Graphic Beach Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-terry-beach-towel.md) - [Lazy Vodka-Branded Thanksgiving Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titos-turkey-rot-merch.md) - [Artist-Designed Playable Sensory Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-play-silk.md)