David Pocock doesn’t wear it, but his tie isn’t dead yet

According to a man who still has a rapid pulse when tying the Half Windsor, Four-in-Hand, or Eldredge Knot, reports of tie death have been greatly exaggerated.

The popularity of neckties is declining among workplaces and politicians. David Pocock and Max Chandler-Mother Held at the Capitol last week, style rebels are embracing the decline of ties from fashion to demonstrate their independence from trends.

“It’s become a style choice rather than a work wardrobe essential,” says James Nolen, who runs second-hand clothing business Mr. Smart Melbourne. “Some people have an unbuttoned shirt with a gaping hole where the tie used to be. To them, it looks unfinished.”

Nolen has sold ties to legal professionals and fashion conscious customers interested in standing out from smart casual packs.

“A tie can be a point of difference, and it certainly adds color to the play,” says Noren.

Luxury brands such as Zegna have scaled back ties and suits to focus on sportier offerings, with revenues up 27% to €1.29 billion ($1.89 billion) in 2021 But other brands continue to profit from keeping ties on the counter.

“I think a lot of people will use this argument as an opportunity to refute it and start wearing ties more.” Custom Suit Brand InStitchu.

“Everything is a choice, it gives you freedom. Nobody likes being told to wear a tie. When it’s chosen, it’s satisfying.”

As Wakefield struggles to dress for an outstanding wedding party due to the COVID-19 lockdown, he continues to tie at InStitchu’s newest boutique in Armadale, Melbourne, and the refurbished David Jones Burke Street store. can be obtained.