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NEWS ABOUT: neckties

neckties stories: 3 news summaries

 Recession's 
 Fashion Must: 
 a Purple Tie 

Brown's rocking the regal color—but Mrs. Obama started it

Dec 8, 08 9:30 AM CST
(Newser) - In the past, a male politician wanting to project seriousness would opt for the old standby of a red necktie. But in recent months Gordon Brown, the British prime minister and go-to guy of the global financial crisis, has conspicuously chosen purple ties, as have his foreign secretary and the... More »

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fashion • Michelle Obama • Gordon Brown • clothes • neckties

Even Tie-Makers Have Stopped Wearing Them

'Power is being able
to dress the way you want,' shrugs one CEO

Jun 4, 08 7:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - American men have been ditching their business-attire neckwear for a decade; now even tie-makers are getting in on the open-collars revolution, reports the Wall Street Journal. The industry association for US tiemakers, hit by the double-whammy of foreign competition and casual Mondays through Fridays, is calling it quits this week.... More »

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fashion • clothes • clothing • neckties • trend

Obama's Style Shift Working for Voters

Dem buttons shirt,
dons necktie to
convey authority

Feb 2, 08 7:28 PM CST
(Newser) - It’s no wardrobe malfunction: Barack Obama has ditched his trademark casual look for buttoned-up Washington style, Politico reports. As Hillary Clinton carped about his lack of experience, the Illinois senator began donning suits and ties. Aides shrug off the switch, saying it was prompted by weather, but political consultants... More »

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Mitt Romney • Barack Obama • campaign trail • wardrobe • neckties • guayabera

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