# Rebel Dapper Mancessories The Skull Tartan Bow Tie is Suave with an Attitude By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skull-tartan-bow-tie References: [pursuitist](http://pursuitist.com/mens-style/skull-tartan-bow-tie/) & [parkandbond](http://www.parkandbond.com/product/92907581) It doesn't hurt to dress up once in a while, but if you're still uncomfortable with dapper wear, the Skull Tartan Bow Tie may make things a tad easier. Vanities' Skull Tartan Bow Tie is the latest item in the mancessory department that manages to give [formal attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie) a bit of an attitude. It's a clip-on style that comes in several colorways, all of which features a [miniature skull](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-pop-mart-skullpanda) in the middle. One has a red and white colorway in a traditional [tartan pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tartan) with criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in different colors. Then there's one with a camo-theme, another with a blue denim look, while the last one is dressed in all black. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skull Tartan Bow Tie:** Creating bold and edgy bow ties with skull motifs in tartan patterns and other unique designs. - **Clip-on Mancessories:** Offering convenient and easy-to-wear mancessories with clip-on attachments. - **Attitude-infused Formal Wear:** Introducing formal wear accessories that inject attitude and personality into traditional attire. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Exploring innovative designs and materials for bow ties and other mancessories. - **Men's Formal Wear:** Reinventing traditional men's formal wear with unique and unconventional elements. - **Online Retail:** Providing a platform for showcasing and selling unique mancessories to a wide customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mayo-Dispensing Bow Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byo-bow.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Tartan-Patterned Spirit Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-tartan.md) - [Tartan-Themed Spirit Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glenlivet-taking-back-tartan.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024.md)