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The future for men's jewellery expansion
looks brighter and brighter, no longer restricted to lapel badges and silk ties
alone.
Many designer brands are responding to
increasing demand for diversity in clothing accessories for men, there is a move
out of the generic flavour, at last.
Finally men are getting more of a say about
the clothing styles they buy and wear. Mixing and matching is an enjoyable
exercise as the choice of colours goes beyond shades of grey.
Traditional lapel badges are now referred to
as men's brooches and popularity for bangles continues to surge.
A new era is evolving, an ideal environment
for designers to incubate their ideas and watch them come to fruition
One name that is carving out a sizable niche
in menswear clothing accessories is Vivienne Westwood. Her distinctive styling
and bold approach mark a new creative direction.
Pendants
The red heart Orb pendant a fine
piece of jewellery; it's deliberate and consistent in style, not just being
different for the sake of it. Proportionately combining traditional materials
like enamel and Swarovski crystals set in Rhodium transforms it into a very
contemporary form. With a generous chain and sturdy spring loaded clasp they're
sure to last a life time. And they can easily be match with a pair of red heart
Orb cufflinks.
Then there is the thoughtful piece of brown
English Oak wood set in a solid circular piece of Rhodium and, justly named
"Touch Wood Pendant" There are many more to comment on, but lets not be
greedy.
Brooches
The Brightly Coloured, Perspex
brooches; Reminiscent of the colours used in Pueblo style
architecture. To wear on your lapel and you'll be making a bold statement. They
don't resemble the traditional insignia badge worn by members of associations or
clubs
Cufflinks
The Cube cufflinks by Ian
Flaherty, sporting 80 Swarovski Crystals a piece and recently voted one of the
best gifts for Father's day by Victoria Gray of the Sunday Express Magazine.
Precision equalled by quality and they're made in
England.
Another worthy name to note is Veritas
Precious Metal Design; The "Icons Cufflink Collection", featuring,
Che Guevara, Sir Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe are brought to
vibrant life, using sterling silver, enamel and Swarovski Crystals to create
instantly recognisable forms. Veritas gifts have once again set the benchmark
for style, quality and innovation in finely crafted jewellery. Made in limited
quantities, so, value is retained for many years to come in the "Icons
Collection"
Remember, every significant movement in art
can be traced through the design of cufflinks. Jewellers like Cartier and
Tiffany crafted work of art cufflinks in mother of pearl, crystal; precious
stones...These famous fashion names establish designer cufflinks as the
essential accessory for men.
London Badge and Button, an easy name to
remember: They typify contemporary accessories. Since 1973 their apt designs
have consistently met with market demand. Now at the cutting edge of laser
technology and computer assisted modelling they're in keeping with changing
technology and this is reflected in their precision cufflinks.
But don't forget your silk tie, otherwise
the doorman may not let you into the club-house.
Bangles
If you want to see what's
available in the way of men's then keep an eye on Vivienne Westwood, you will be
pleasantly surprised.
Each piece of jewellery and cufflink
mentioned is worthy of any collection. And if want to read a little more about fashion
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