# Astronomy-Inspired Ties These Space-Themed Ties Offer a Galactic Upgrade to Work Wardrobes By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-ties References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/nova-ties/) & [qpcollections](http://qpcollections.com/collections/nova-ties) These space-themed ties are a refreshing change from the standard stripes or color blocks that are typically found on the standard tie. Artist Kev Nemelka used differing textures of paint and chemicals in order to achieve the galactic look of these ties. The collection was inspired by famed French astronomer Charles Messier and the artist looked at star clusters M4, M17 and M108 as examples of what the ties were to look like Each tie offers a muted but colorful galactic appearance. The collection is so popular that these limited-edition space-themed ties are currently completely sold out of stores. As there comes a shift towards casual and more lenient dress codes in office spaces, these ties would make the perfect addition for anyone interested in [astronomical art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mission-to-earthphase). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 25% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Space-themed Ties:** A trend towards more creative and unique tie designs could inspire further collaborations between artists and fashion designers. - **Astronomy-inspired Fashion:** A growing interest in astronomy and space exploration could lead to more fashion products being inspired by the cosmos. - **Casual Dress Codes:** As more workplaces adopt casual dress codes, there may be opportunities for designers to create unique accessories that add a touch of personality to professional attire. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could capitalize on the popularity of space-themed designs by creating more celestial-inspired clothing and accessories. - **Art:** Artists could collaborate with fashion designers to create unique and visually stunning products that are both functional and artistic. - **Office Decor:** As companies adopt more lenient dress codes, there may also be opportunities for designers to create unique office decor that reflects the personality and interests of the employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk.md) - [Astronomical Concept-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copernica.md) - [Space-Inspired Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-tellurium.md) - [Space-Age Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europa-clipper-exploration-watch.md) - [Cosmically Inspired Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-nova-hair-care.md) - [Starship-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magellan-automatic-star-trek-warp-speed.md) - [Black Hole-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet-ii-black-star.md) - [Meteorite-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-constellation-meteorite-collection.md) - [Galactic-Inspired Stationary Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-pins.md)