Van Eck killed it last year with the “Helicopter Drop” Bernanke necktie, and this year, they’ve done it again.
Reader Bart L. shared these photos with me of this holiday season’s must-have neckwear: from the Vineyard Vines custom collection, this year’s tie is a tribute to the euro crisis, in the form of kicking the can down the road.



mtl // Dec 23, 2011 at 11:30 am
is this available for purchase somewhere?
Alyx // Dec 23, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Far as I know, Van Eck ordered a bunch of ‘em from Vineyard Vines’ custom dept, and sent to select clients, so probably not, unless someone decides to eBay theirs. If I had one in hand I’d do a reader giveaway or charity auction but alas, I don’t.
anon. // Dec 29, 2011 at 4:45 pm
I have one of these ties, show me a bid.
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Lance // Jan 13, 2012 at 11:45 pm
$75 + shipping