The German Fashion Institute will name the winner of the 35th Tie Wearer of the Year award. In recent years, this title has been bestowed in cooperation with the city of Krefeld. The winner, whose identity is still a well kept secret, will receive a stylized tie made of stainless steel from ThyssenKrupp Nirosta created by Mr Björn Kaufner. Out of respect for the winner to be, the award will be presented in Berlin for the first time.

The sculpture comprises a tie made of cold rolled stainless steel mounted on a stepped glass base. The metal artist Mr Kaufner fashioned the approximately 32 centimeter long tie by hand from a tube. The knot was also cut from a stainless steel tube and welded to the main section.

Mr Kaufner said that "I have had the honor of creating this miniature artwork for the winner for six years now. The high quality material symbolizes the elegance and style of the Tie Wearer of the Year."

The German Fashion Institute has named a Tie Wearer of the Year every year since 1965.

Mr Gerd Müller Thomkins, head of the Institute, said that "Each year we honor a public figure who wears a tie with style."

The first winner was actor and presenter Mr Hans Joachim Kulenkampff. Well known personalities from the worlds of politics, TV and sport have succeeded him. In 2010, ZDF anchorman Mr Claus Kleber won the award.