Tie on a Tuna

I am not a fan of the necktie in any form – conventional, bowtie, ascot or otherwise. I feel that it’s an antiquated social signifier that has outlived its usefulness, but as I’ve written previously, “if you’re going to wear a tie it might as well be a fun one.”

Billfish are obvious choices for adorning ties because they are so distinctive and visually striking, and there’s plenty of fly fishing themed neckwear, but if you dig a bit you can also find some decorated with my latest obsession – tuna. If and when I ever go back to the office, I’m assuming that I will once again be required to shave, shower and put on a tie, and that being the case I’m going to want to be reminded of the fun times. Here are some options.

Vineyard Vines, a previously-identified leader in billfish ties, not surprisingly also has a stake in the tuna game. Theirs are tastefully-patterned, and seasonally available in several different colors.

Barry Beaux of South Carolina offers a huge range of ties for every occupation, vocation and obsession. The yellowfin model bowtie is sharp, and you can also get it with a matching cummerbund for more formal occasions.

R. Hanauer’s bow tie is anatomically correct, and makes a splash on a vibrant lavender background.

Hanna’s favorite color is orange (I already have one orange Tommy Hilfiger tie with sharks on it), so my next addition may very well be the Southern Proper “Big Tuna Tie,” available at Country Club Prep.

In Hawaii, yellowfin are of course called “ahi” tuna, and the Aloha State’s Pineapple Palaka has a dark blue version with tasteful tuna on it that look good enough to convert to poke. 

Finally, if the gamefish look is not your bag – or you prefer eating them to catching them – there are plenty of sushi-themed ties out there.