Merge a timeless fashion standard with sound-reactive, full-color LED animation, and control it all wirelessly from your phone.

Inspired by John G, this update to the classic Ampli-Tie uses Circuit Playground Bluefruit and Neopixel LEDs to turn your tie into a portable, customizable light show – with no soldering required. This one's guaranteed to get you noticed on the dance floor and the vast majority of formal events.

What you'll need

Plus …

• Breakaway or Clip-on Tie - if you want a nice one, see this one in the shop but any tie will do.
• Fabric (for battery pocket)
• Thread
• 10mm Hem Tape
• Iron & Ironing Board
• iPhone/iPad (iOS 11.3 or later) or Android device w BLE (Android 4.4 or later)