# Killer Men's Neckwear Tais Ties By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-09-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-neckwear-for-men-tais-ties References: [jcreport](http://www.jcreport.com/intelligence/tais-ties/230908/tai-one) & [tais-ties](http://www.tais-ties.com/) Tais Ties are for the dude that must wear a tie, but wants to make more of a statement than paisley or stripes. The collection includes ‘Bill Killed,’ a blood-red silk number riddled with gunshot holes, ‘Tattoo,’ a colorful piece with various skin art images, and ‘Pinky’ the most classic version with the tip sharply cut off. The more discreet ‘Dirty Business’ is a classic black tie, but when revealed from a closed jacket, the tie sports a red tip. My favorite is ‘Seppuku,’ a tie that features a solid black background with fine white diagonal lines and tiny drips of blood at its edges. Sanne Manders, the other half of the hip Japanese-Dutch design company says, “We want to make ties for people who don’t like wearing ties.” The ties are handmade with Italian silk, shipped in a wooden box/coffin and cost $150 each. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Statement Men's Neckwear:** There is a growing demand for unconventional neckwear designs that allow individuals to express themselves beyond traditional patterns. - **Personalized Fashion Accessories:** Customization and personalization are valued features in fashion, even for standard formal wear like ties. - **Edgy Tie Designs:** Consumers are increasingly willing to embrace bold and unconventional fashion choices that reject traditional formal wear aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Businesses that tap into consumers' desire for statement pieces and individuality could capitalize on this trend by offering customizable, edgy neckwear for both formal and casual occasions. - **Retail:** Retailers could offer unique ties that cater to the needs of consumers looking for unconventional tie designs as they seek to express their individuality. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can invest in innovative design, manufacturing techniques, and materials to create personalized, high-quality, and unique ties that reflect consumer's nonconformist attitudes towards traditional fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee.md) - [Reimagined Tie Dye Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-collection.md) - [Anime-Centric Graphic Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-4.md) - [Water Brand Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-wrapping-paper.md) - [Braided Cord Bracelet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braided-cord-bracelet.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md)