Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The humble tie, once a part of everyday dressing, was long considered dead, with the blurring of lines between personal and professional lives and the work-from-home days of covid. But now, it seems the tie is making a comeback as an accessory to signify individuality for any gender, becoming a bigger part of ready to wear instead of formal wear.
Take the nifty neckties that made their presence felt at the recently held Sabyasachi's 25th anniversary show in Mumbai. The designer presented both menswear and womenswear looks featuring sleek ties that lent quirk and whimsy to the couture-like ready-to-wear. The necktie also had quite a moment on the Fall 2024 runways with designers like Schiaparelli showcasing trompe-l’œil and playful iterations.
Saint Laurent's suit-and-tie ensemble seen on Bella Hadid during its Spring/Summer 2025 show was definitely one of the highlights. Plus, Zendaya's Oscar afterparty look, comprising a polished double-breasted Autumn/Winter 2022 Sportmax suit accented with a leather tie. Even Ralph Lauren's Pre-Fall 25 lookbook features a business-like suited tie look.
Stylist Yashasvvi Jagparvesh Mehlawat likes adding a tie to some of her everyday looks as it infuses a hint of edge and amps up the ensemble. "One can style it like a scarf or it can even be worn as a belt to add a pop of colour to the ensemble. Alternatively, it can work wonderfully with a corset too," says the stylist, who likes wearing her tie with a simple poplin shirt.
“Adding a tie is a cool way to reconcile street wear with comfort." For winters, she suggests layering it with a graphic sweater. "Accessorise it with pearls to add a feminine touch. The overall vibe being boss lady-meets-feminine
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