The Everlasting Appeal Of Mens Cufflinks

Autumn fallback; as we wind back the clocksone hour the fashion industry takes another step forward

In an ever changing cyclical industry likefashion you no what to expect, the unexpected. It’s difficult enough to predictthe rise and fall of commodities let alone fashion. But there are patterns thatare used to predict future changing trends.

A forecast

The next five years will see an end towhimsical styles that have dominated the market since the 80s. A return toclassical form is immanent, using traditional materials like enamels. Thepopularity of cufflinks has risen considerably over the past two years and willcontinue. The brands to watch are Vivienne Westwood, Ian Flaherty, and Veritas,as they stay focused on producing small quantities and high quality.

Remember; like architecture, everysignificant movement in art can be traced through the design of cufflinks.Jewellers like Cartier and Tiffany crafted work of art cufflinks in mother ofpearl, crystal; precious stones...These famous fashion names establish designercufflinks as the essential accessory for men.

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Ian Flaherty, has championed the use ofSwarovski crystals in his designs shunning opportunities to manufactureoverseas, all his cufflinks are made at in his Battersea studios in London. His claimto fame is the Cube, voted one of the best Fathers day gifts in 2007 byVictoria Gray of The Sunday Mail Magazine.

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They typify contemporary accessoriesdesign, choosing classical influences to buck the whimsical trends of today.Their metal cufflinks conform to all the key elements of good design. They havesold consistently well over the years.

An interesting anecdote

Swank Inc a popular designer andmanufacturer of men’s cufflinks were incorporated on April 17, 1936. When Cufflinks peaked in the 1960’s they were making 12 million ayear.

Even though these were aimed at the lowestend of the market, retailing for an average of $2.50 a pair, that still adds upto a lot of men wearing cufflinks. These days the figure is closer to 200,000,but cufflinks are making a strong comeback with gross sales having increasedconsistently over the last ten years, while the

French cuff continues to be themost prestigious type of shirt. The most expensive cufflinks ever sold were apair given to the soon-to-be King Edward VIII by his later wife Wallis Simpson.These featured diamonds set in platinum and sold at auction for $440,000.

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Vivienne Westwood, driven by anendless creative imagination, has been applying key design principlesproportionately to all her collections. Combining colour, pattern, texture,proportionately, has become the trademark of all her design work, from crockeryto clothing, from silk Ties to evening gowns for Royals. The Orb is now aninternationally recognised brand symbol, with a difference.

Simplicity:The Simon Carter philosophy

Simon Carter’s reputation stems from hisrevolutionary approach to men’s fashion accessories design following hisintroductory men’s brooches, in the mid to late 80’s. Some of his originaldesigns are classified vintage. Simon Carter's cufflinks maintain a philosophy of simplicity in his designs; simple,functional, without loosing their stylish edge. His cufflinks not only firm tocuff, they glean a touch of elegance and frame perfectly an object ofexpression. This lovely display of style and engineering will harmonise withany outfit, formal or casual, here an important function inherent in Simon’sphilosophy of simplicity, a cufflink for all occasions. 

Don’t forget there are also mens jewelleryand always the classic silk tie

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