Sales of ties have seen a substantial increase, with one UK menswear retailer, TM Lewin, reporting a 200% rise in year-on-year sales this summer. This trend is reportedly driven by a younger generation opting for more formal attire.
The return of ties follows a period where open-collar shirts and a shift to working from home had reduced their prevalence. TM Lewin, which closed its physical stores during the pandemic, is now in the process of reopening some locations.
Despite this resurgence in fashion, the House of Lords recently relaxed its regulations, allowing men to appear without ties in the chamber.