The X-Factor has been the talking point of the last 8 weeks. As the competition comes to a close, young hopefuls JLS continue to perform well, particularly in the fashion stakes.

The fresh young boyband have been showing cravats, ties and braces during the competition. Their stylish outfits include a range of scrunchie cravats in burgundy, gold and blue cravats, helping them to perform in style.

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Lead singer Aston has donned braces and skinny ties throughout the show, with other members Marvin, Jonathan, and Oritse also joining in!

With this exciting young boy band taking the UK by storm, we’re sure to see an increase of smarter men on the streets of Britain over the next year!

A tie featuring dreaded Doctor Who enemy, the Daleks, is in a list of predicted top selling Ties this Christmas.

The stylish black tie includes a sound effect of a Dalek saying ‘Exterminate’ and is tipped to be a best seller by the UK’s leading online tie retailer TieWarehouse.co.uk.

Other best sellers in the Christmas 2008 prediction list include a tie based on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album, and one packed with Scottish Saltires

Jason Winter from Tie Warehouse said: “We are expecting to see novelty ties being as popular as any Christmas, even with the way economy as it is at the moment. People may be spending less this year, but they can still purchase a novelty tie at a reasonable price.

“They may buy their dad or other favourite male relation a tie that reflects their interests, such as an adult love of Simpsons or nostalgic feelings towards Laurel and Hardy .

Jason’s predictions for the top 3 best selling ties this Christmas are:

A great tie for Laurel and Hardy fans!

A black Dalek tie with the text “Exterminate!”

Homer Simpson in his underpants!