Is the End of the Tie At Hand? No, Says One Expert -- But ...

Is the End of the Tie At Hand?

No, Says One Expert -- But the Tie IS Evolving!

Amanda Brooks, from Men's Vogue magazine, shows The Early Show viewers some of the latest necktie trends:

The Knit Tie When fashion statements abate, often they are turned on their head by trendsetting counterculture. Ties have made a comeback on guys who aren't required to wear them, they just like the look of a tie. David Beckham sports an example of this look: a tie with a cardigan, casual plaid shirt and cargo pants or jeans. Often you will find this on creative entrepreneurial types who do not have a dress code (graphic designers, ad executives, technology). This tie-wearing guy mixes high and low fashion (style and price) and has the freedom to express his personal style and incorporate the tie in his own way. Featured Tie: John Varvatos, gray, $125; available at John Varvatos boutiques nationwide.

The Silk Tie with a Matching Pocket Square This an aristocratic combo, embraced by a man who works at an auction house or art gallery and has some flair or special attention to appearance. A dark tie with a matching pocket square (not the classic white for pratical use) takes a classic look and makes it modern. Featured Tie: Ralph Lauren Black Label, navy, $135; available at Ralph Lauren stores or .

The Wool Tie Amanda, whose husband is British, calls this the English Countryside look, where a tie is worn for sport, such as hunting. The tie is combined with tweed, textured fabrics, corduroy. As for everyday, embraced by the man with a sense of tradition. We often associate this look with filmmakers, like Wes Andersen who has a sense of style to begin with. The look adheres to tradition, but is not formal. Featured Tie: Hickey by Hickey Freeman, plum, $135; available at Hickey Freeman stores

The Skinny Tie The skinny tie has long been associated with a "cool" image. Today the skinny tie is worn by bankers and other corporate types who must dress with tradition but have updated the classic look in a cool fashion: stripes on the tie, a tapered pant, narrow lapel and fitted shirt. Suitmakers like Brooks Brothers and Hickey Freeman have given such classic looks a fresh look with the modern, slim silhouette including the tie. Featured Tie: Alexander Olch, wihte with navy stripes, $140; available at Bergdorf Goodman

The Solid black Tie The uniform of black tie, white shirt, jeans and Converse sneakers is a popular rocker look that was launched by the widely successful designer John Varvatos. A younger generation has embraced this for their own version of dressing up for nights out. Featured Tie: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece, black silk, $112; available at

The Bow Tie We have Professor Indiana Jones to thank for this intellectual look. A bow tie is no longer your old-fashioned grandfather's look. Paired with a pullover sweater vest and a suede belt, it is a smart look that might pass one off as a novelist, architect or archeologist. Featured Tie: Alexander Olch, gray and light blue, $105; available at Opening Ceremony in New York and LA,

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