# Circuit Board Neckties Michael Phipps Brings Geek Chic in Line With the Corporate Dress Code By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-necktie References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/04/02/circuit-board-necktie-surprised-its-not-a-clip-on/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/68705225/circuit-board-necktie-metallic-copper) Let your geek flag fly high while still staying within the bounds of the office dress code with the [Circuit Board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churchs-fall-2026) Necktie. The Circuit Board Necktie is a custom-made tie from Michael Phipps of Scatterbrain Ties that is designed to look like a--you guessed it--circuit board. It used to be that [geek chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing) consisted solely of Zelda t-shirts and imported Mario handbags. That is all changing as children are increasingly growing up geek and deciding to liberate themselves from the confines of their mom's basement. This revolution has lead to an overhaul of nerdy apparel to include [professional attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie) like the Circuit Board Necktie. The design of this tie was screen-printed using copper and silver metallic inks to give it that realistic circuit board look. The tie comes in two colors and sells for $30. If you're looking to keep things casual, Phipps also makes matching circuit board t-shirts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geek Chic Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create professional attire inspired by geek culture. - **Nerdy Apparel Revolution:** Opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into the growing market of professional attire for geeks. - **Screen-printed Circuit Board Design:** Opportunity for printing companies to offer custom circuit board designs on various products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore incorporating geek culture into their professional attire collections. - **Entrepreneurship:** Entrepreneurs can start businesses focused on providing professional attire for geeks. - **Printing:** Printing companies can expand their services to include custom circuit board designs on different products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Retro Arcade Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-1.md) - [Printed Circuit Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-circuit.md) - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Tech Cable Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-knit-sweater-vest.md) - [Paper-Made Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-circuit-board.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-circuit-board.md)