Rainbow tie

The rainbow tie is a tie with a pointed end and diagonal stripes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, dark blue and purple. You can tie it around your neck over a white shirt, or wear it against bare skin with a bikini top or shorts for a flamboyant look at a Pride party. Both women and men wear it, so it also works well as a unifying accessory for a whole group of friends.

Stripes, colours and care for the rainbow tie

• The stripes run diagonally across the entire length of the tie, all the way to the knot.
• Seven colours alternate: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, dark blue and purple.
• The surface has a visible sheen, making the colours stand out.
• The tie is made of 100% polyester.
• Washing instructions: hand wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron and do not dry clean.
• The tie is designed for both women and men.

The rainbow as the colour of Pride

The rainbow flag is the globally recognised symbol of the LGBTI community and Pride events. A tie in those colours shows that without the need for a full costume, as you simply tie it on over what you are already wearing. Because a tie goes well with both a smart shirt and casual party clothes, you can wear it just as easily during a daytime Pride parade as at an evening Pride party.

Which glasses and jewellery complete the rainbow tie?

Glasses with bright orange or purple frames are the quickest way to complete the rainbow tie, as those colours already appear in the stripes. Add coloured sweatbands around your wrists and a crown or hat in the same bright shades to build on the look. If you also want to use face paint, draw a narrow rainbow stripe on your cheek that echoes the diagonal pattern of the tie. Keep the rest of your outfit simple or just as colourful, but choose one of the two so that the tie remains the centrepiece.

Order the rainbow tie and show your colours at the next Pride party.