# Wooden Bow Ties TAKD Design Looks at Men's Fashion in a New Light By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takd-design References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/takd-design-wood-bow-ties-fashion-08-25-2014/) & [takddesign](http://www.takddesign.com/) TAKD Design has offered an entirely new take on the men's bow tie, turning it more into an object of art rather than a functional entity. That being said, the bow tie is still intended for traditional use, although men will have to get used to wearing a piece of wood around their necks. The wood comes in a few different shades, and men can also change things up by using an alternative pattered fabric section for the tie too. Overall it will be interesting to see if these catch on, but my one concern is that people might not be comfortable with the wood material. However, as an object of design and artistic integrity, it does very well. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/takd-design-wood-bow-ties-fashion-08-25-2014/), [takddesign](http://www.takddesign.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Artistic Bow Ties:** The trend of transforming men's bow ties into artistic objects presents an opportunity for designers to create unique and visually appealing accessories. - **Wooden Fashion Accessories:** The emergence of wooden bow ties opens up possibilities for the development of other wooden fashion accessories, providing a new and eco-friendly option for consumers. - **Customizable Bow Ties:** The trend of customizable bow ties allows men to express their individual style and preferences, offering an opportunity for personalized fashion experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore the potential of incorporating more artistic and unconventional designs, such as wooden bow ties, to cater to consumers seeking unique and statement-making accessories. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The eco-friendly fashion industry can incorporate wooden materials in their product offerings, including wooden bow ties, to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers who are looking for sustainable fashion options. - **Personalized Fashion:** The personalized fashion industry can leverage the trend of customizable bow ties to develop innovative solutions that allow individuals to create bespoke accessories that match their personal style, preferences, and occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Created Progressive Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-jacket.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood.md) - [Elegant Woodturned Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodturned-furniture.md) - [Textured Wood-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyake-eyes.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Tailoring-Honoring Men's Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailored-by-ted-baker.md) - [Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-to-earth.md) - [Structurally Artful Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohann.md)