# Crafty Wooden Bow Ties This Hipster Bow Tie Would Make for a Fun Father's Day Present By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-05-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipster-bow-tie References: [thedsgnblog](http://thedsgnblog.com/post/85640790076/shophunting) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/gutav) Help your dad look part of this century by treating him to a handcrafted [wooden hipster bow tie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byo-bow) for [father's day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graeters-ice-cream-fathers-day) this year. If your dad still has the stash on his face in a non-ironic way, tell him to get rid of it and wear it around his neck if he wants to look anything remotely related to cool. Granted, he won't be wearing a hipster bow tie to work or even to go see his friends, but he could don it for Sunday strolls with you in an achingly hip neighborhood you usually won't be caught dead in with your dad. And if you don't want your torture your dad into being trendy the 'Gutav' wooden bow ties by Istanbul-based Mert Gutav would be perfect presents for anyone working in the creative field. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden Fashion Accessories:** Handcrafted wooden fashion accessories are a modern twist on traditional materials, presenting opportunities for artisanal craftsmanship. - **Hipster Style:** The hipster aesthetic continues to influence fashion, presenting opportunities for unique and whimsical designs. - **Personalized Gifts:** Personalized gifts that cater to specific interests or hobbies, like wooden bow ties, are becoming increasingly popular. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating unique and sustainable materials, such as wood, into their designs. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can take advantage of the popularity of personalized and handmade gifts, like wooden bow ties. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend towards hipster fashion by offering unique and niche products, like wooden bow ties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Father's Day Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-collections.md) - [Floral Meat-Made Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-jerky-flower-bouquet.md) - [Giftable Cannabis Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-bundle.md) - [Tech Cable Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-knit-sweater-vest.md) - [Custom Rap Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paparap.md) - [Celebratory Dad Donut Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-donuts.md) - [Redesigned Father's Day Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-redesign.md) - [Festive Father's Day Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-doughnuts.md) - [Curated Dad-Specific Wine Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-chill.md)