# Tartan Bow Ties Bold Scottish-Inspired Menswear From David Hart By Cori Rowley | Published 2009-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tartan-bow-ties References: [davidhartnyc](http://www.davidhartnyc.com/index.html) & [thisnext](http://www.thisnext.com/item/7CE8118C/B3DACAA2/MACMULLAN-TARTAN-David-Hart-Co) The day of the bow tie has come again. It’s in full force and certainly plaid, just in time for fall. ThisNext has taken a specific liking to David Hart's New York take on the Scottish bow tie. Bright and beautifull [tartan patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tartan) adorn his wool designs. If plaid isn’t your taste, David has a couple of silk options as well. Maybe these aren’t bold enough, or maybe a bit expensive at $115.00 per tie. Check out the [bedazzled sequin option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) from [Oriental Trader](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandarin-oriental-costa-navarino). Rachel Zoe would probably love you in it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plaid Bow Ties:** Opportunity to create unique plaid bow ties with alternative materials or at a lower price point than David Hart's wool designs. - **Silk Bow Ties:** Opportunity to create bold silk bow ties with unique patterns and designs - **Sequin Bow Ties:** Opportunity to create bedazzled sequin bow ties for special occasions or events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Men's Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the men's fashion industry and offer unique, bold bow tie designs - **Accessories:** Opportunity to disrupt the accessories industry with bold, unique bow tie designs that can be dressed up or down. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to offer unique bow tie designs for special occasions and events, such as weddings, proms, and galas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tartan-Themed Spirit Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glenlivet-taking-back-tartan.md) - [Elevated Modern Plaid Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tartan-shuttle-weave-rug.md) - [Inaugural Men-Focused Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perry-ellis1.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Tweed Luggage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hartmann-tweed.md) - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Tartan Patterned Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tartan.md) - [Tailoring-Honoring Men's Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailored-by-ted-baker.md) - [Festive Bear-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-bear-watches.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)