# Self-Expressive Neckties Blake Bradford Shows Off Fashion with a Quirky Attitude By Matt Ho | Published 2011-12-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blake-bradford References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/12/ties-that-talk-introducing-blake.html) & [blakebradford](https://www.blakebradford.com/) Expressive fashion is what defines Blake Bradford's [stylish neckties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi). Designer Geoffrey Blake wanted to design a piece that allows the wearer to have some form of [self expression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot) under a conservative environment. Blake Bradford's ties are all [handmade from Brooklyn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird), crafted by the finest silk that brings a smooth touch to the accessory. Why it's expressive is because each piece has a word that lets your look do the talking. Adjectives such as "dangerous," "punk," "driven" and "mysterious" are just a few words that the brand hopes will capture the wearer's personality. The collection is limited in quantity and will feature two colorways for each piece. The simple elegance of Blake Bradford's ties combined with its quirky personality is a combination that's urban chic at its best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-expressive Fashion:** Opportunity for businesses to create clothing and accessories that allow individuals to express their personality in a conservative environment. - **Handmade Luxury:** Potential for industries to tap into the market for high-quality, handmade products that offer a touch of sophistication. - **Limited Edition Collections:** Innovation opportunity for brands to create exclusive and limited quantity collections that appeal to customers seeking unique and collectible items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruption potential in the fashion accessories industry by offering unique and expressive products like self-expressive neckties. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods industry to incorporate handmade craftsmanship and exclusive limited edition collections, appealing to affluent customers. - **Personal Style Development:** Innovation potential in industries providing tools and resources to help individuals express their personal style, blending creativity with professional attire. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connection-Driven Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Collaborative Workwear Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-brooks-brothers.md) - [Tech Enthusiast Clothing Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-enthusiast.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Playful Accessory Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentine-collection.md) - [Charm-Adorned Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charmadorned-dog-collar.md)