We may not be able to get Donald Trump to change his stance on immigration, border walls, or the benefits of occasionally telling the truth, but apparently we can get him to stop taping his ties. Go team!
In what has become something of a metaphorical white whale for us, the current leader of the free world has repeatedly demonstrated his inability to comprehend basic neckwear. Over the last few months we've chronicled Donald Trump and the Curious Case of the Taped Tie. A saga that last found him using not one, not two, but three pieces of Scotch tape. Frankly, it's driven us to distraction. But apparently the man finally listened. To us or to someone with a sliver of sartorial sense.
Behold!
While exiting Air Force One at Andrews Air Force base last Sunday, the wind caught Trump's tie and what did we see? No tape!
He actually threaded the skinny end of his tie through the loop on the back, i.e., he tied it properly. (Well, properly-ish. Damn thing is still too long.)
Yes, Trump may still be an unhinged narcissist immersed in the terrifying (for us) reality in which he possesses the nuclear codes, but at least he's solved the riddle of neckwear. Although points off for his tie being manufactured in Italy. (According to a statement made to Town and Country by Italo Ferretti, the Italian brand has made a number ties for him, which, why?)
Not that the Italians don't work wonders with silk—they're masterful when it comes to tailoring and its attendant accessories—but with Trump constantly beating that "Made in America" drum, you'd really think he could come up with an American-made tie. Then again, we know he likes Brioni suits, so there you go.
This may not be a big win. In fact, it isn't. But hell: At this point, we'll take 'em wear we can get 'em.
