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1986

Man's Tie

Ralph Marlin

American, 1986 - present

While the late twentieth century was the era of red power ties and necktie-free casual wear, conversational ties allowed for an expression of personality. The hit of 1986 was the fish tie—shaped like a salmon, tuna, trout, or other fish—the brainchild of Mark Abramoff and two Wisconsin buddies, which sold five thousand a week.

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Ralph Marlin, Man's Tie, 1986 | Philadelphia Museum of Art