power tie

Polish translation: nietuzinkowy krawat, rzucający się w oczy krawat, krawat przyciągający wzrok/uwagę

12:21 Feb 3, 2008
English to Polish translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / ties
English term or phrase: power tie
The other entrepreneur was wearing a pin-striped suit and a red power tie.
angelapon
Local time: 15:53
Polish translation:nietuzinkowy krawat, rzucający się w oczy krawat, krawat przyciągający wzrok/uwagę
Explanation:
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krawat świadczący o statusie/cenzusie/pozycji/znaczeniu właściciela

A "power tie" is one that is of such striking color or style that it attracts the eye and makes the wearer stand out from those around him (or her).
http://tinyurl.com/yqz7qt

For the real 'power tie' is not the one with the expensive designer label on it, but the one which allows you to keep ahead of business colleagues when away...
http://tinyurl.com/2f8uz2

...a power tie is a must. Solid colors with high shine are the most obvious power ties. But if you’re the stripe type, make sure the dominant...
http://tinyurl.com/28qzg5
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Polangmar
Poland
Local time: 15:53
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4nietuzinkowy krawat, rzucający się w oczy krawat, krawat przyciągający wzrok/uwagę
Polangmar
4 -1krawat w paski
Andrzej Mierzejewski


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nietuzinkowy krawat, rzucający się w oczy krawat, krawat przyciągający wzrok/uwagę


Explanation:
Lub:
krawat świadczący o statusie/cenzusie/pozycji/znaczeniu właściciela

A "power tie" is one that is of such striking color or style that it attracts the eye and makes the wearer stand out from those around him (or her).
http://tinyurl.com/yqz7qt

For the real 'power tie' is not the one with the expensive designer label on it, but the one which allows you to keep ahead of business colleagues when away...
http://tinyurl.com/2f8uz2

...a power tie is a must. Solid colors with high shine are the most obvious power ties. But if you’re the stripe type, make sure the dominant...
http://tinyurl.com/28qzg5

Polangmar
Poland
Local time: 15:53
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Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish
PRO pts in category: 189
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
krawat w paski


Explanation:
A striped tie is characterized by its diagonal lines and is often referred to as a regimental or power tie. Every politician has one, and so should every businessman.
http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_100/132b_fashion_ad...

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Note added at   4 godz. (2008-02-03 16:34:38 GMT)
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PanPeter: jeżeli often referred to as a REGIMENTAL or power tie, to może firmowy krawat, tzn. z logo firmy, partii, organizacji?

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Note added at   20 godz. (2008-02-04 09:01:34 GMT)
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Polangmar: moja odpowiedź jest oparta o link z AU, czyli od Anglosasów.
Twoja pierwsza odpowiedź jest nie wiadomo skąd, druga jest z Chin lub Japonii, dopiero trzecia jest z US, czy od Anglosasów.
I czy jesteś pewien, że określenia podane przez ciebie są jedyne prawdziwe i obowiązujące dla całego świata? ;-)

Andrzej Mierzejewski
Poland
Local time: 15:53
Native speaker of: Polish
PRO pts in category: 48

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Polangmar: Sorry, ale muszę jednak dać "disagree", bo żadna z propozycji nie jest dobra.:)
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