The decline (not demise) of the necktie was already well entrenched before Obama came along and it was not brought about by the media. Outside of small groups of men such as we have here, I don't think I've ever known many men who wanted to wear a tie. They did it though
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Forbes,
Business Week, or
Fortune magazine and look at how many of the rich and powerful are leaving the ties at home. Now that the door is opened I will be surprised if things ever return to the way they used to be. The necktie won't disappear. I suspect that it will remain the uniform of the day for many businessmen and executives, and for noteworthy events such as weddings, funerals, etc.; but I believe that the days of seeing a sea of men wearing neckties on the street everyday are gone. Cruiser