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Doctor Who prompts surge in popularity of bow ties

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The Doctor’s latest incarnation is played in by 27-year-old Matt Smith who sports a retro academic-style look.

His choice of clothing has prompted sales of bow ties to double, according to a leading fashion retailer.

Topman, whose shoppers ages’ are the target audience for the TV programme, shows a range of 12 bow ties on its website.

A spokeman for the store said: “Since the new Doctor Who aired we have seen a dramatic rise in bow tie sales, in the last month up sales have increased by 94 percent.

Full Story:  Doctor Who prompts surge in popularity of bow ties – Telegraph