Tie manufacturers tell fashion writers to get knotted: from the archive, 4 February 1975

4 February 1975: The body that represents tie makers claims the wearing of ties is not dying out, and their survey reveals that neckties give men 'sexual mystique' Fashion writers are committing professional suicide if they say that the wearing of ties is dying out. That is the opinion of Mr William Hirsch, chairman of the Tie Manufacturers Association. The tie manufacturers do not agree that men are discarding their ties (surprise). They say that sales are increasing because in time of stress m...