This week, Joe Jonas sparked conversation after appearing at Good Morning America in New York wearing a moss green Jacquemus zip sweater layered over a collared shirt and tie. Paired with jeans and a Mustang cap, the look evoked a late nineties teacher aesthetic while proving how confidently a tie can anchor even the most casual outfit.
From Formal Tradition To Everyday Wear
Once reserved for weddings business meetings and somber events the tie has now broken free from strict dress codes. Modern menswear embraces it as a versatile accessory that works with denim vests knitwear and even streetwear. A prime example is A$AP Rocky who has been seen pairing narrow colorful ties with striped shirts jeans and padded vests bringing unexpected personality to the look.
This shift has become especially visible during Paris Fashion Week. After observing guests’ attire GQ declared that the tie is officially “back,” though now it is often worn without a jacket and styled with greater ease.
Runway Influence And Celebrity Style
Runway designers have embraced this renewed interest. At Dior’s men’s show in June necklines took center stage. Models appeared with loosely tied silk ties open collars and intentionally imperfect styling reminiscent of rebellious school uniforms.
Creative director Jonathan Anderson applied the same spirit to his celebrity clients. A$AP Rocky wore a festive red and green tie draped asymmetrically over one collar while actors Josh O’Connor and Jonathan Bailey opted for more classic looks. Bailey’s tie and half zip knit combination even echoed the understated style of a tech professional.
What Experts Say About The Tie Revival
For years menswear shifted away from formality as comfort dominated workplace and social norms. In 2019 Hermès reported declining demand for traditional silk ties calling it part of a structural shift. In 2021 writer Jonah Weiner referred to ties as a “cursed office cliché” tied to outdated corporate culture.
The decline continued in 2022 when not a single world leader at the G7 summit wore a tie including Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron. Industry leaders such as Gildo Zegna openly expressed doubts about the tie’s future.
But fashion is cyclical. By 2023 Hermès announced that ties had become its top selling item thanks to fresh designs including narrower silhouettes experimental knits and even leather variations. The tie began to signal individuality rather than conformity.
A Modern Symbol Of Personal Expression
Today the tie carries new meaning. As conversations around masculinity and gender norms evolve the accessory is being embraced as a flexible fashion choice rather than a professional mandate. High profile women including Zendaya Mikey Madison and Iris Law have also incorporated ties into their wardrobes challenging traditional associations.
The contemporary dress code encourages creativity. A tie can be worn with jeans a sweater or a casual shirt and still feel right even in corporate environments. After walking the red carpet in suits Joe Jonas and his team ultimately chose tie free outfits reinforcing the idea that style today is defined by freedom of choice.
