Why 2026 Is Already the Year of the Tie

‘Tis the season where you’re likely prioritizing a scarf over any other neck accessory, and yet, there’s been another sartorial adornment that’s been making a bigger impact in the world of style. Despite the year barely starting, the humble tie is already making a statement.

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.<...