Today's Wall Street Journal article announced the end of the Men's Dress Furnishings Association (the trade group representing American tie makers). Definitely a disappointing day for the men's fashion industry.
What was even more disappointing, however, is how the individuals interviewed for the article expressed their doom and gloom outlooks on the future of the tie industry as a whole.
Harry Sheff, Web Editor at MRketplace Magazine, provided his own interesting observations:
“What the tie business needs is some more good press. I’m not talking about my periodic fits of nostalgia on the MR blog, I’m talking about mainstream TV, movies and magazines.”
“God bless Ryan Seacrest,” one of Harry’s interviewees said. “Every Tuesday night he’s on TV with a narrow tie, narrow lapels and a slim suit.”
To check out the full post, click here: "What Will it Take to Get Marty Staff to Wear a Tie?"
