# Morbid Neckwear The Hanging Tie is Not for Employees On the Edge By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morbid-neckwear-the-hanging-tie-for-employees-on-the-edge References: [wildties](http://www.wildties.com/ties/WS224391.html) The ultimate in [morbid neckwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea), the Hanging Tie is ideal for employees on the edge who just can't verbalize their cry for help. What a great way to let your boss know how you really feel about your job. It's probably not a wise gift choice for Wall Street workers in the current gloomy economic climate, though. A quirky piece of apparel for a CSI, perhaps? **Implications** - Fashion options for men are limited in the business world where suits and neckties are all mild variations of the same design. The target consumers for compnies that create [interesting accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive) are those striving for a little [humor and individuality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse) in their work day and wardrobes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Morbid Workplace Accessories:** Opportunity to create unique, not-so-serious accessories to help individuals express themselves in a corporate environment - **Humorous Alternative Office Wear:** Opportunity to offer unique and quirky office wear options for those seeking individuality in their workplace attire - **Individuality in Corporate Wardrobes:** Opportunity to create fashion items that allow for more self-expression in traditionally conservative corporate environments ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry could create unique, not-so-serious accessories to help individuals express themselves in a corporate environment - **Office Supplies:** Office supply companies could offer unique and quirky office wear options for those seeking individuality in their workplace attire - **Corporate Training:** Corporate training industry could offer diversity and inclusion training around workplace attire and how it can impact employee morale and productivity ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Grim Heirloom Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-wishes-jacket.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Wearable WFH Cushion Jumpsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-workforce.md) - [Comical Desk-Side Status Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-fence.md) - [Executive Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md)