LaMode gold tie tack

Vintage "LaMode" tie tack in its original box. Tie tacks are small pins designed to be worn on a tie, usually to keep it in place or as a decorative element. The pin features a gold-toned disc with a small ruby in the center. The LaMode brand, as indicated on the box, was known for producing various types of jewelry and accessories. The phrase "à la mode" translates to "in the current fashion" or "stylish," which aligns with the brand's focus on fashionable accessories. These types of tie tacks were popular from the mid-20th century onwards and are now considered vintage or collectible items.