# LED-Equipped Ties These LED Neckties Will Bring Light to Any Dark Room By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-03-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-neck-ties References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/led-ampli-tie-a-necktie-that-doubles-as-a-working-vu-meter/) & [learn.adafruit](http://learn.adafruit.com/led-ampli-tie/) If you are a fan of [wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest), you may just fall in love with these [LED neck ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie). These ties have [lights all down the garment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-esthetics), which change colors and lights up at different times depending on your setting preference. The best part about these is that you can make one of these bad boys in the convenience of your own home. Originally made by Becky Stern for Adafruit Industries, the correlating video gives you step by step instructions and the material needed to make these rad ties. These LED neckties also double as a volume unit meter, which means that it can monitor volumes by way of a microphone, which is hidden near the tie knot. This clever design is the perfect DIY project for those fans of wearable gadgets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable LED Technology:** Opportunity for companies to integrate LED lights into various types of clothing and accessories, creating new fashion experiences and lighting solutions. - **DIY Wearable Gadgets:** Opportunity for companies to create customizable wearable gadgets and DIY kits, allowing consumers to personalize their tech and express their creativity. - **Smart Clothing:** Opportunity for companies to integrate technology like microphones and sensors into clothing and accessories, creating new functionalities and enhancing user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can integrate LED lights into clothing and accessories, creating unique designs and functional products. - **Technology:** Technology companies can create DIY kits and smart clothing that integrate microphones and sensors, enhancing user experience and creating new market opportunities. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can use LED neckties and other wearable technology to enhance lighting and create unique experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sound-Sensitive LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-led-lamp.md) - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Smart Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fairy-lights.md) - [Digital Display Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-headphone-stand.md) - [Self-Expressive Custom Rope Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-rope-light.md) - [Chest-Focused High-Tech Beauty Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-esthetics1.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Sound-Syncing Lighting Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee.md)