One For The Boys

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.