More so than ever I notice my male friends styling their
outfits with a variety of jewels, and it's not only limited
to my 'industry’ friends, but in fact to everyone I know. Obviously
men’s jewellery have been around for years, but only recently have I become aware of
how much thought guys actually put into choosing the right accessory for the
right outfit. So, while unpacking lots of jewellery for the music shoot I was
styling the other day, I dosed off into thinking which pieces would look good
on the boys from the band...and then moved on to general male population of our
planet.
MIC Boys Effect
Most of the jewellery I’ve been spotting on guys is sort of
traditional: hand-made leather straps (Miansai and Bottega Veneta do the best
ones) and ebony beaded coloured bracelets (look no further than Luis Morais) - try Mr.Porter. However, with the MIC boys sporting lots of statement bling on their wrists,
the rest of the boys seem to be following in their fashion-forward footsteps.
And snaps to those who do! It appears that Monica Vinader Fiji bracelets are
the ones everyone is queuing up for.
Anyhow, it seems that those Chelsea boys have, if not
started, then definitely brought much needed attention and coolness to men’s
accessorizing – just check out how awesome Proudlock looks with his trademark
Crucifix earring.
Men’s long beach necklaces became somewhat of a hit as well, with many being spotted on the beaches of Miami and St.Barts this winter, worn by the likes of Johannes Huebl.
Long and short necklaces are great to brighten up or to
complete an outfit of a simple T-shirt or a sweatshirt, or no shirt...(if like Matthew McConaughey you live your live shirtless no matter what). If you’re going for a
plain garment, layered necklaces of various lengths and a skinny scarf can
transform a look and bring it to life. If you’re going for a printed garment,
one or two shorter necklaces will be more than enough to complete the outfit
and to make sure that the attention is not taken away from the statement print,
with All Saints, Topshop and www.sergedenimes.com/shop/
offering a great selection.
Mad Men Effect
Mad Men series had a positive effect on many aspects of our
lives and fashion being the major one. For men it’s especially true, as more
are now influenced by the tailored and suited look featuring heavy tweed
jackets, well-cut trousers, polished shoes and smart leather bags. Men are more
inclined now than ever to opt for well-made, premium goods, and that extends to
accessories and jewellery as much as the clothes.
Links of London, Dunhill, Tiffany & Co. and many of the
privately owned jewelers have come up as top retailers for those extra
special, bespoke and more expensive pieces of men’s jewellery. With more
elegant, classic, understated pieces featuring diamonds and precious gems,
regardless of whether its cuff-links bracelets or wedding bands, the men’s
jewellery is growing and evolving.
Elegant watches, tie-bars, slim-band bracelets and cuff-links are very much the everyday accessories of the getting-ready-for-work-in-the-morning
ritual in a modern man’s life. Finding the right jewellery to complete the suit
has become near as important as the suit itself. With the men’s jewellery
market being over its fad stages and actually booming with high-priced luxury
watches and fine leather goods, now is the perfect time to keep an eye out and
shop for those timeless piece in Mad Men style.
