Haute Man Jewelry: Cufflinks
Along with the bow tie, oxfords and the fedora, I have recently noticed the return to popularity of cufflinks in menswear. I love the polished, finished look that is achieved thanks to these little pieces of man jewelry!
I decided to do some research into cufflinks because I was curious as to their origin. Turns out, according to Wikipedia, that it was during the reign of Louis XIV when shirt sleeves began to be fastened by identical pairs of colored glass buttons joined by a short chain. Up until that point, sleeve cuffs were literally just held by strings. I definitely think it’s safe to say that this particular accessory has been around for a while.
Even though I don’t wear this particular piece of jewelry, I decided to surf the web for a few pairs that I would wear if I were a man (I say that line a lot on this blog…hmmmm).
August 25th, 2010 at 8:58 am
those cuffclocks look awesome.
August 25th, 2010 at 10:32 am
You chose some GREAT cuff links for the blog! Funny- when I see them, I think, “yummmyyyy” because I love the look so much on a man. Thanks for the history- I never knew!
August 25th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Where are the first pair of clock cuff links from? Love love love them! They will make a great gift for my husband!
August 25th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I too am a fan of cuff links. Josh says you have good taste – he has at least one or two of these.
August 25th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
@Enrico I’m glad you approve. ;)
@Micah I’m the same way. There’s just something sexy about a man that can rock cufflinks…
@Christine Sadly, they’re no longer available. I found the image here: http://www.uberreview.com/2008/01/circular-watch-cuff-links-look-chic-and-only-slightly-geeky.htm . I did find a similar, less expensive pair on Etsy though: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50328832/missing-link-round-steampunk-cuff-links .
@Mere Tell Josh that this just proves that he should let me take him shopping…we obviously have similar taste…
October 22nd, 2010 at 6:17 am
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