Why 2026 Is Already The Year Of The Tie
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Why 2026 Is Already The Year Of The Tie
"First, there was the release of Josh Safdie's ping-pong epic Marty Supreme. Released on Christmas Day, the film has hardly stayed out of the headlines for its divisive plot and marketing tactics. But what seems to have interested many of its younger viewers is Timothée Chalamet's costumes. While the twenty-something office worker is more often dressed as if it were a casual Friday than not, the pressed shirts, baggy double-breasted tailoring, and printed ties are unexpectedly inspiring."
"Esquire has called it "one of the greatest menswear movies of our age", while GQ described it as having a " mega menswear streak ". And these looks can't be escaped on the little, pocket-friendly screen either, as social media reels have amassed fans trying to recreate the look. News about the return of tailoring, and the tie in particular, has been mounting for some time."
"Last Sunday, celebrities assembled in Santa Monica to kick off awards season with the Critics Choice Awards. Yes, there were a lot of suits - that's to be expected. But going against the red-carpet dress codes from the past few years, really stylish actors like Jacob Elordi, Adam Brody, Michael B. Jordan, and the aforementioned Wonka star, all attended with their top button fastened and a tie around their necks."
Traditional menswear is experiencing a comeback, with ties and formal tailoring regaining prominence after lockdowns. Timothée Chalamet's Marty Supreme costumes—pressed shirts, baggy double-breasted suits, and printed ties—have inspired younger viewers and social-media recreations. Fashion outlets praised the film's menswear moments, and online reels have amplified interest. The post-lockdown pendulum has swung toward more formal dressing with growing momentum. High-profile appearances at the Critics Choice Awards showed celebrities wearing top buttons fastened and ties, signaling a shift away from recent casual red-carpet tailoring trends while reintroducing conventional suit styling.
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