Bow tie worn by Paul Berry to the 1992 Academy Awards ceremony when The Sandman was nominated for Best Short Film (Animated).

This bow tie is in the spikey humorous style of Berry’s animation. It is likely to be handmade and unique. The Academy Awards are best know as the Oscars. The dress code for the ceremony is formal. The yearly star-studded red-carpet event showcases extraordinary outfits, as well as the years best films. Berry’s bow tie is a witty take on the ‘black-tie’ dress code.