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Twin Peaks Prop – Dr. Jacoby’s Tuna Tie

With a look for every occasion, Dr. Jacoby is objectively Twin Peaks’ snappiest dresser. He debuts one of his most memorable ensembles early in the first season. The outfit is something of a tropical zoot suit, featuring high waisted pants held up by suspenders, a long wallet chain, a pineapple shirt, and a tuna fish necktie.

DR. JACOBY’S TUNA TIE

Twin Peaks Prop - Vinnie Sporting a Tuna Tie

The tie was made by Nature Wear, who produced a variety of similar polyester ties in the 1980s with a single long fish printed from end to end.

Nature Wear Tuna Tie from 1986

The backside of the replica I purchased from Poshmark indicates that the tuna design was made in 1986.

TUNA TIE APPEARANCES IN TWIN PEAKS

Twin Peaks Prop - Dr. Jacoby in Episode 1001
Episode 1001
Twin Peaks Prop - Dr. Jacoby in Episode 1001
Episode 1001

We first see this outfit at the end of episode 1001, as Jacoby puts on his headphones and listens to Laura’s tape. Notice his red and blue eye glasses just below the reel-to-reel player.

Twin Peaks Prop - Dr. Jacoby in Episode 2015
Episode 2015

The full ensemble returns in episode 2015 as the doctor guides Benjamin Horne through his Civil War fantasy. This time he is also wearing a jacket that matches the high waisted pants.

Twin Peaks Prop - Dr. Jacoby in Episode 2015
Episode 2015

We get a good look at the tuna tie as Jacoby leans against the fireplace.

Twin Peaks Prop - Dr. Jacoby in Episode 2015
Episode 2015

Of all of the distinct ties we see throughout the series, this is the only one that Dr. Jacoby wears more than once. We might assume that it is his favorite.

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  • Vinnie Guidera wearing a party hat, sunglasses and a Twin Peaks t-shirt.

    Vinnie Guidera is an artist, writer, and David Lynch fanatic from Sacramento, CA. In addition to Twin Peaks Blog, he has written articles for The Blue Rose Magazine, WelcomeToTwinPeaks.com, and 25YearsLaterSite.com. He identifies props and logs his collection on Instagram under the handle @twelverainbowtrout.

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