# Dark Side Dress Shirts The Bow TIE Tuxedo Shirt Brings Out Your Inner 'Star Wars' Geek By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-tie-tuxedo-shirt References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/style/tees-polos/bow-tie-tuxedo-shirt/) & [shop.starwars](http://shop.starwars.com/catalog/product.xml?topcatID=1300264product_id=1320818) You might think that a [tux t-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie) couldn't get any nerdier, but the Bow TIE Tuxedo Shirt certainly accomplishes that seemingly impossible task. In place of the traditional bow tie is Vader's TIE fighter with a clever '[Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars)' backdrop within the details of the tux. Merely $22, the Bow TIE Tuxedo Shirt would definitely strike up a conversation with the ladies, if not anything more than that. I have to admit, however, that as one of those said ladies, I would actually like to own one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 71% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nerdy Fashion:** The Bow TIE Tuxedo Shirt showcases the potential for creative and unconventional fashion pieces that cater to niche interests. - **Pop Culture-inspired Clothing:** The integration of 'Star Wars' imagery into clothing designs presents opportunities for brand licensing and merchandising partnerships. - **Humorous Formal Wear:** The Bow TIE Tuxedo Shirt leans into comedy and parody, opening doors for playful and amusing formal wear options. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The Bow TIE Tuxedo Shirt highlights the potential for fashion that is inspired by niche interests and fandoms, and offers opportunities for unique branding and marketing strategies. - **Licensing and Merchandising:** The use of 'Star Wars' themes and images on clothing items provides opportunities for licensing and product collaborations with popular franchises. - **Costume and Party Supplies:** The Bow TIE Tuxedo Shirt could inspire new product lines for costume and dress up parties, tapping into the demand for themed and novelty clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.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) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-side-hot-sauce.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md)