Ties

Software

TieSight Instructs You In The Art Of Constructing Cravats

6:30PM October 20, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Can’t tell a Half-Windsor from a Full-Nelson? Doesn’t matter — this new Mac App will show you how to properly knot a silk strangler. More »


Gadgets

Sharp Dressers Secure Ties, TIEs With Lightsabre Tie Tacks

8:00AM October 10, 2011 | Jack Loftus

When a sharp- dressed man can’t secure his tie in place with the Force, he’ll find a serviceable second in these lightsabre tie tacks. Light side or dark side from Kotobukiya for about $US40. [Kotobukiya via technabob]


Gadgets

Clip-On Necktie Fan Almost As Bad As Clip-On Neckties

8:40AM July 15, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

This is a USB-powered personal fan that hooks onto your necktie – you know, in case you were looking to stay cool and not get laid this summer. More »


Yeah, But Does Your Keyboard Tie Actually Play Music?

12:20PM October 9, 2010 | Brian Barrett

On the left: a standard-issue keyboard tie. Sure, it looks great and makes you popular at parties, but acoustically it’s a dud. On the right: a fashionable tie that also makes beautiful music. Listen to the sound of neckware evolution! More »


Inflatable Pillow Tie, At Last

8:00AM June 18, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

What can I say about the inflatable pillow tie? It’s a tie. It can be inflated. You can sleep on it and drool over your work desk at any time. Life doesn’t get much better than this. [Pillow Tie]


Gadgets

Sonic Fabric Neckties Are Actually Playable

11:40AM November 3, 2009 | Sean Fallon

The music may be horrible, but if you rub a tape head over these ties you can actually hear jumbled sound collages recorded from the NYC metro system. This is possible because the ties are 50 per cent audio cassette tape. More »


Gadgets

iTie Lets You Wear Your Goodies Around Your Neck

11:00AM April 30, 2009 | Andi Wang

Perhaps an attempt at thwarting thieves on the street—or thwarting boredom at work—iTie has a concealed pocket for your iPod, mp3 player, credit cards, cigarettes, money and any other items that will fit.

Just watch out how much stuff you stick in there—you don’t want to accidentally commit suicide via autoerotic asphyxiation. [iTie via LikeCool]

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Cameras

Thanko Camera Necktie Is the Stuff of Spies, Bored Office Workers

1:20AM April 15, 2009 | Mark Wilson

There is absolutely no aspect of your job that necessitates the use of a spycam necktie. I’m sorry, but your work just isn’t that interesting. But that’s why Man was given imagination.

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Vintage Gaming Ties Futilely Subvert Corporate Authority

8:00AM February 10, 2009 | Mark Wilson

If a red tie is considered to exude power and authority at some business lunch, then an Asteroids tie must allude to nothing less than intergalactic domination.

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Geek Out

Earbuds Tie Makes it Look Like You Have Headphones Around Your Neck

3:40AM January 13, 2009 | Adam Frucci

But really, you don’t have any headphones around your neck at all. Get it? [Anton Repponen via Book of Joe]

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