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” The song Tightrope, the hit that catapulted to the top of the charts last year by Janelle Monae, has brought the necktie back to its days of glory, “Monae has added a touch of femininity that has become a symbol of her identity” says Madelyn Somers, owner of the do-it-yourself necktie firm Tycoon Neckwear, in which the singer is a fan. The key to this piece is whatever you want to do, whether you’d like it classic or elegent. Designers like Alber Elbaz or Manolo Blahnik, but also ladies with a twist like Diane Kruger or Chloë Sevigny, typify the modern day “nerd” that give this a touch of boldness. So why has this become a trend with women these days? “They symbolize equality, individuality, and the arrival of power”, theorizes Madelyn, “and what modern woman wouldn’t want to be that?”” - Carla Sierra, Vogue Spain
Finally in PDF form the VOGUE SPAIN JUNE 2011 article on bow ties and interview with Tycoon Neckwear’s Madelyn Somers is OUT! If anyone is in SPAIN go pick up a copy, for everyone else freetranslation.com?
Translation: ” The song Tightrope, the hit that catapulted to the top of the charts last year by Janelle Monae, has brought the necktie back to its days of glory, “Monae has added a touch of femininity that has become a symbol of her identity” says Madelyn Somers, owner of the do-it-yourself necktie firm Tycoon Neckwear, in which the singer is a fan. The key to this piece is whatever you want to do, whether you’d like it classic or elegent. Designers like Alber Elbaz or Manolo Blahnik, but also ladies with a twist like Diane Kruger or Chloë Sevigny, typify the modern day “nerd” that give this a touch of boldness. So why has this become a trend with women these days? “They symbolize equality, individuality, and the arrival of power”, theorizes Madelyn, “and what modern woman wouldn’t want to be that?”” - Carla Sierra, Vogue Spain
Check out Tycoon’s spring fling, Shoshana Cohen at the wacky and wonderful Hollywood Prop Shop! Tycoon’s are known for being ambitious, but we are still playful at heart. Photos of the softer side to follow…