# Western Tie Comebacks Colonel Sanders Inspires a New Breed of Neckwear by Timo By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-09-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-tie-timo References: [timoweiland](http://timoweiland.com/accessories.html) If someone once told me that Colonel Sanders of KFC was to be at the head of a fashion movement, I probably would have respectfully disagreed (and silently think that they were a tad loco). It seems that Timo--a luxury fashion label--embraced Saunders’ old-school rockabilly style and created a line of western neckties. These ties are shown on both female and male models for a hip unisex look that seems already to be at the forefront of fashion. Feel free to put on some good ol’ southern music and hunker down with a bucket of chicken while browsing these old western style statements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 50% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Western Neckties:** Creating fashionable neckwear inspired by Colonel Sanders' rockabilly style. - **Unisex Fashion:** Designing western neckties that are suitable for both males and females. - **Vintage Western Fashion:** Reviving the old western style with a modern twist in the form of neckties. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore opportunities in creating unique neckties inspired by iconic figures. - **Apparel:** Apparel companies can incorporate the vintage rockabilly style into their neckwear collections. - **Food:** Food brands can collaborate with fashion labels to create tie designs that reflect their brand identity, like the Colonel Sanders tie. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fried Chicken Fashion Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officially-licensed-kfc-product.md) - [Fried Chicken-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-and-loungefly.md) - [QSR Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-boxlunch.md) - [Chicken QSR-Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-and-kfc.md) - [QSR Eyewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-shady-rays.md) - [Designer-Approved Western Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1.md) - [Mayo-Dispensing Bow Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byo-bow.md) - [Tie-Shaped Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-bone-tie.md) - [Cross-Brand Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-2.md)