The Men’s Dress Furnishing Association, which has represented American necktie makers for over 60 years, announced that it is closing down. Tough economic times are partly to blame, but another sad truth is that men don’t wear them much anymore; a recent Gallup Poll said that just six percent of American men wear ties to work. But are they really out? Justin Timberlake, for what it’s worth, helped personify the skinny tie comeback that was fashionable among guys not long ago, and we’ve seen the bow tie make a return as well. So there’s your hook for your easy Father’s Day gift: ‘Dad, I got you a beautiful tie; I thought you could kickstart a resurgence.’
