Introduction
Throughout the annals of history, men have adorned themselves with accessories, spanning from the adornment of Viking brooches to the elegance of Egyptian signet rings and the cultural significance of Polynesian pearl bracelets. While garments served a practical purpose, accessories have always served as a means of self-expression.
These accoutrements also stand as enduring testaments to the civilizations that created them. When archaeologists unearth the remains of ancient settlements, what endures beyond mere pottery and structural foundations? In the absence of preserved clothing or physical remains, how do we glean insights into the identities of those who once inhabited these places?
The answer lies in their accessories. Did they favour gold or silver? What motifs adorned their possessions? How intricate were their designs? These details not only shed light on their individuality but also offer clues about the extent of their influence and their trade networks. Accessories serve as tangible relics of personal narratives, transcending time and allowing individuals to leave their mark on history, even millennia later.
Table of Contents
Accessories for men
- 1.1 What are accessories for men?
- 1.2 What areas of men's accessories do we cover?
- 1.3 Types of accessories
- 1.4 Frequently asked questions
- 1.5 Top 5 men’s accessory trends of 2022
- 1.6 Luxury men’s accessories
- 1.7 Statement accessories
- 1.8 Affordable men's accessories
- 1.9 Men's travel accessories
- 1.10 Personalized accessories
- 1.11 Top men's accessories
- 1.12 Accessories for suits
- 1.13 Accessories for the beach
WHAT ARE ACCESSORIES FOR MEN?
The narrative of men's accessories unfolds intriguingly. Many items now associated with femininity were originally conceived for and refined by men.
For instance, Persian cavalry in the 15th century sported high heels to secure their stance in stirrups, later adopted by European aristocracy to exude stature and grandeur. The use of makeup, rouge, and elaborate wigs predominantly belonged to European men.
As fashion trends oscillate between conventional masculine and feminine attributes, societal norms blur, leading style to evolve accordingly.
Style, akin to a natural force, transcends individual influence, its trajectory determined collectively by the group's desires and interests. While some may attempt to dictate fashion's course, its enigmatic essence ultimately designates them as revolutionary pioneers or mere eccentrics.
WHAT AREAS OF MEN'S ACCESSORIES DO WE COVER?
We specialize in crafting and offering an extensive array of accessories tailored to enhance men's appearances, excluding attire and grooming essentials.
Our assortment encompasses a comprehensive range of accessory categories, arranged alphabetically: bags, beard care products, belts, bow ties, bracelets, clear lens eyewear, cufflinks, earrings, gloves, hats, lapel pins, necklaces, neckties, pocket squares, rings, scarves, grooming essentials, sunglasses, suspenders, tie clips, wallets, and watches.
With an expansive inventory exceeding 6,500 items, we're confident you'll discover something that resonates with your personal style.
TYPES OF ACCESSORIES
BAGS
Bags offer a practical solution for transporting various essentials. While some, like laptop or toiletry bags, serve specific purposes, others such as backpacks and duffle bags prove versatile for a multitude of uses.
Bags come in different materials, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Leather suggests luxury, canvas implies durability, cotton signifies sustainability, and polyester reflects a sense of adventure. What message do your bags convey?
Explore our collection of bags.
SHAVING AND BEARD CARE
A proper shave distinguishes men from boys. But does it make men feel like boys again?
Well, it depends on how much facial hair the man has. Beard care and shaving tools are important for today's men. There's no more traditional way to keep your face smooth than using a straight razor sharpened on a leather strap to scrape away shaving soap you've whipped up in a shaving bowl and applied with a brush made of badger hair and an ebony handle.
Safety razors are a safer and more cost-effective option compared to cartridge razors, as they are less likely to cause cuts and are more affordable to maintain. If you're someone who prefers a rugged look, beard brushes, combs, conditioners, oils, shampoos, and waxes are essential for keeping your beard well-groomed. Because the key difference between a neatly trimmed beard and a messy one is proper care.
BELTS
Belts are strips of leather or canvas designed to be threaded through the loops of your jeans or dress pants to hold them up. However, they serve more than just a functional purpose.
Their colour can accentuate highlights in your outfit and accessories, while the metal buckle can complement your watch, rings, and necklaces."If you're wearing a leather belt, it should always coordinate with your other leather accessories, such as shoes and bags.
On the other hand, if it's a canvas belt, it should complement the colours of your outfit.
Explore our collection of bags.BOW TIES
Bow ties are fabric straps worn under your shirt collar and tied into a bow at the front, covering the top button. Did you know there are wooden bow ties too? They're incredibly unique and will surely make you stand out from the crowd at your next formal event.
If you prefer a more understated look, bow ties are available in cotton, silk, polyester, and various colours. You just need to decide: pre-tied or classic? And should I pair it with a matching cummerbund?
Discover our selection of bow ties.BRACELETS
Bracelets are adornments worn around your wrist for decorative or expressive reasons. They commonly consist of metal chains, leather cuffs, beaded strands, or woven patterns. To enhance your style, ensure they match and complement your other accessories, particularly your watch.
Most of us naturally use hand gestures while speaking, incorporating our hands and wrists into the communication. Ensure that your wrists are conveying your story effectively.
SUSPENDERS
Suspenders are flat elastic bands that fasten to both the front and back of your pants, crossing over your shoulders to keep your pants in place. They serve as an alternative to belts and should never be worn simultaneously with one. Wearing both simultaneously sends a confusing message, implying: 'I'm unsure about the purpose of these accessories.
Suspenders are attached to your pants either with buttons on the inside of the waistband or clipped directly onto it. Make sure your pants have buttons for attaching suspenders before you get those, or you know someone who can sew buttons on your pants. If you can do it yourself… kudos!
CLEAR LENS GLASSES
Clear lens glasses are frames with glass that is not tinted, offer no magnification, and provide no corrective lensing. They’re worn purely for aesthetic purposes or, if you need an excuse for wanting to look good, for “safety.”
Some men simply look better with glasses on. Some men may want to project an air of intellect and find that’s best accomplished by wearing glasses, despite being cursed with 20/20 vision.
See our rangeWearing glasses undoubtedly influences how others perceive you, allowing you to shape the initial impression you make. It's certainly a more subtle statement than having a degree plastered across your forehead.
CUFFLINKS
Cufflinks are designed to pass through the buttonholes on dress shirts, securing the cuffs around your wrists to prevent them from slipping over your hands.
Cufflinks serve to pass through the buttonholes on dress shirts, securing the cuffs around your wrists to prevent them from slipping over your hands.
Available in various shapes and sizes, it's advisable to coordinate them with your tie clip, rings, and other accessories. For a unique touch, consider spirit level cufflinks if you're attending a carpenter's graduation party. The possibilities for creativity with cufflinks are endless.
Browse our collection of cufflinks.EARRINGS
Hoops and stud earrings are designed to pass through a small pierced hole in your ear (or another body part). With hoops, the stud inserts into a hole on the opposite side of the ring, completing the circle. For studs, a small lock slides up onto the post, securing the earring in place. Magnetic and clip-on earrings offer alternatives to piercing, attaching to your earlobe through magnetism and clamping force, respectively. These are great options if you're averse to needles.
Conversely, there are stretchers, plugs, and gauges, crafted to gradually stretch your earlobe for larger jewellery. For those interested in experimenting with this style without permanent alterations, we offer a decent selection of faux plugs.
GLOVES
Gloves are thin layers of fabric or leather worn on the hands to shield them from the cold. Typically made from cotton, wool, or leather, gloves come in various styles - from warm and snug touchscreen-compatible cotton gloves made of recycled materials to genuine, high-quality sheepskin driving gloves.
Gloves are essential for shielding our hands from the cold. Without them, our skin becomes dry, starts to crack, and we may experience annoying micro-cuts between our fingers.
Discover our selection of gloves.HATS
Hats are headwear designed to protect your head from the cold in winter and the sun's harmful rays in summer, all while ensuring you look stylish even on a bad hair day. While it's commonly believed that we lose 80% of our body heat from our heads, this notion is actually incorrect, though it makes for a compelling sales pitch for hats.
When it's chilly outside, we lose heat from any exposed part of our body, often our heads. Hats, typically crafted from cotton, wool, felt, or leather, make a strong style statement when coordinated with matching gloves and a scarf.
Explore our hat collectionLAPEL PINS
Lapel pins are sleek metal pins designed to adorn the lapel of a suit jacket or blazer. Traditionally, blazers and jackets featured a buttonhole on the upper left lapel, originally intended to fasten the jacket over the chest for warmth, with a hidden button on the right side.
Over time, the button disappeared, leaving the buttonhole with a new purpose: serving as a holder for lapel pins. These pins add a pop of colour or a captivating sparkle to your ensemble, passing through the buttonhole (or the fabric if your jacket lacks one).
Discover our lapel pin selection.NECKLACES
Necklaces are jewellery pieces worn around the neck, gracefully draping across the chest. They are often crafted from metal, leather, or cotton, with some featuring pendants—decorative elements that hang from the necklace, creating a charming V-shaped angle at the centre of your chest. Pendants come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from natural stones to metal plates like dog tags, and even functional items like clocks.
A necklace serves as a central piece of expression, framing your story and style. Positioned at your chest, it encapsulates your essence. Ensure your necklace reflects the narrative you wish to convey.
POCKET SQUARES
Pocket squares are square fabric pieces designed to adorn the breast pocket of a suit or blazer. Crafted from polyester, silk, or cotton, they come in various colours and patterns, offering versatile styling options.
Matching your pocket square with your tie, bowtie, cravat, or ascot, and coordinating these with your outfit's colour scheme elevates your style to the next level. Folding one into an origami dragon is the epitome of sartorial finesse.
Browse our pocket square assortment.NECKTIES
Neckties are slender cloth strips (typically silk, polyester, or cotton) worn around your neck beneath your shirt collar, draping down your front to conceal your shirt's buttons. A tie should complement your suit and add texture only if your shirt lacks it.
RINGS
Circular bands crafted from various metals and materials, worn on your fingers for decorative or expressive purposes. While most rings are made of stainless steel, titanium, gold, or silver, ceramic or silicone alternatives are gaining popularity.
Ceramic and silicone rings are particularly beneficial for individuals working with or near electricity, as they are non-conductive. Additionally, silicone rings are durable and flexible enough for wear during physical activities, such as workouts.
Check out our necktie selection.SCARVES
Scarves are elongated fabric strips wrapped around your neck to provide warmth. A tube scarf is a closed cylindrical tube pulled over your head for the same purpose.
Regardless of your preference, a scarf surpasses the discomfort of tucking your ears into your shoulders for warmth.
Discover our scarf range.SUNGLASSES
Sunglasses feature tinted lenses mounted on metal or plastic frames, shielding your eyes from the sun's glare and improving vision in bright conditions. They also enhance your style quotient and maintain your privacy.
TIE CLIPS
Tie clips (or tie bars) are metal accessories intended to keep your tie centred on your shirt and secure the thin end behind the thicker end.
If you're ever tempted to wear your tie as a headband, attach the tie clip to your upper lip as a reminder that it's a fashion faux pas.
Browse our tie clip collection.WALLETS AND CARD HOLDERS
Wallets organize your cards, IDs, bills, and coins in one convenient location. Cardholders are specifically designed to accommodate cards and often feature RFID protection to prevent unauthorized use of your contactless cards.
Despite the convenience of mobile payments, there's an undeniable elegance in flipping open a gold-tone card holder.
WATCHES
A watch is an essential accessory for any man, serving as both a decorative and expressive item. It communicates your personality, aspirations, and self-perception. While telling time is a basic function, the type of watch you choose reflects much more about you.
If you're ever tempted to wear your tie as a headband, attach the tie clip to your upper lip as a reminder that it's a fashion faux pas.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE TOP 10 ESSENTIAL MEN'S ACCESSORIES?
Although not everyone enjoys dressing up or accessorizing daily, certain occasions demand a minimum level of effort. From sombre to celebratory events, etiquette dictates that each man should possess these 10 essential accessories for such occasions.
TIE
A tie is indispensable for formal events, such as family weddings, where its absence may convey disrespect. It's prudent to have at least one tie that complements your suit, with multiple options for different colour schemes or themes.
TIE CLIP
Tie clips ensure your tie stays in place, preventing it from shifting. Whether flashy or understated, a tie clip adds sophistication to your ensemble.
NECKLACE
A necklace serves as a powerful mode of self-expression, framing your chest and communicating your narrative. Choose a necklace that resonates with your personality and complements your attire.
BELT
Essential for keeping your pants securely fastened, a belt prevents wardrobe malfunctions and adds polish to your look.
BRACELET
A bracelet adds a personal touch to your wrist, a highly expressive part of your body. Ensure it harmonizes with your other accessories for a cohesive appearance.
MESSENGER BAG
Versatile and convenient, a messenger bag accommodates your daily essentials with ease, providing organized storage for your belongings.
RINGS
Rings allow for individual expression, with endless options for materials, designs, and engravings. Choose rings that reflect your style and personality.
WATCH
More than a timekeeping device, a watch conveys your character and values. Select a watch that resonates with you and complements your attire.
WALLET
An indispensable accessory for storing cards, cash, and other essentials, a wallet keeps your belongings organized and easily accessible.
SUNGLASSES
Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and prevent squinting with a stylish pair of sunglasses. Choose frames that fit well and enhance your appearance.
Squinting in the sunlight can lead to wrinkles, making sunglasses a practical and fashionable accessory.
Polarized lenses reduce glare, while blue-light filtering lenses are beneficial for prolonged screen time.
TOP 5 MEN’S ACCESSORY TRENDS OF 2023
PENDANT EARRINGS
Described as absolutely pointless and therefore brilliant, we respectfully disagree. Any form of expression is, by definition, not pointless. Hoops allow you to hang expressive charms from them, changing them out based on your mood. Combining colors, shapes, and charms… there’s no end to what you can say with a set of charms.
BLUE-LIGHT-BLOCKING GLASSES
We’ve all been spending more and more time in front of the computer of late, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon. If you’ve noticed that your eyes get strained after a few hours at work, you might be exposing your eyes to too much blue light. Blue-light-blocking glasses are a great way to rest your eyes while remaining productive in the digital age. They’ll also make you look super smart through zoom.
DAMASCUS RINGS
Damascus steel is formed by folding two types of steel on top of each other, which creates a distinct wood-like pattern when the steel is cut. Rings made of Damascus steel are unique, as the pattern on each is different by definition. Damascus rings and those featuring natural stones are unique - 100% yours.
LAYERING NECKLACES
Wearing multiple necklaces in complementary colors and varying lengths creates a visual feast on your chest. But take care that the feast doesn’t turn into a riot. A combination of pendants and chains may tell your story more vividly than a single piece can, but too many mixed messages are a recipe for confusion.
LUXURY MEN’S ACCESSORIES
What constitutes luxury in an accessory? Suppose a renowned Parisian fashion house releases a bracelet made of lackluster materials at a lower price point. Would it still qualify as a luxury item? On the other hand, what if a mass-production company crafts a bracelet using premium materials, designed by top-notch designers, and backed by extensive research into comfort and fit? Would this be considered more or less luxurious than the former, especially if they are priced the same? Does the price tag hold significance in determining luxury?
Our goal is to accommodate every type of man. While many of our accessories are priced affordably, we consistently strive to deliver maximum value for your investment. Below, we showcase some of our high-end products where no expense has been spared to offer you nothing but the best.
STATEMENT ACCESSORIES
Certain accessories are designed to add a touch of style to your ensemble. They can bring a reflective gleam to your neckline, introduce a splash of color around your waist, or infuse texture to your wrist. Then there are accessories that transcend mere adornment, boldly expressing your character to the world, akin to shouting from a mountaintop, inviting a cascade of reactions.
AFFORDABLE MEN'S ACCESSORIES
Sometimes, simplicity is key. There are instances when you seek to embellish your attire without breaking the bank. We prioritize affordable quality across all our products, and below, we present some excellent, straightforward, and budget-friendly options.
For those interested in high-end products at discounted prices, we encourage you to explore our Outlet page.
ACCESSORIES FOR MATURE GENTLEMEN
Age brings wisdom and refinement. As our tastes evolve, many men gravitate towards more minimalist designs, superior quality, and enhanced comfort. However, some individuals embrace a complete stylistic departure, embracing their individuality with fervor. With maturity often comes a decreased concern for external validation, paving the way for a truly unique sense of style.
While we offer accessories suitable for all ages, the following selection caters specifically to the discerning tastes of mature gentlemen - characterized by their preference for minimalism, quality, and comfort.
PERSONALIZED ACCESSORIES
We firmly believe in the narrative power of accessories. Yet, few things tell a more intimate story than personalized items. Whether it's engraving a loved one's name or encapsulating your personal philosophy, customization transforms a piece into a uniquely personal artifact, distinctly yours.
TOP MEN'S ACCESSORIES
The definition of the best men's accessories is subjective, contingent upon individual preferences and circumstances. While certain items like watches are considered staples, the ideal accessory varies based on factors such as personal style, skin tone, and lifestyle. Ultimately, no one understands your story better than you do, and the concept of "cool" remains fluid, subject to constant reinterpretation.
Our selection of top-selling accessories reflects items that consistently resonate with our clientele, but the choice of how to integrate them into your narrative is entirely yours.
ACCESSORIES FOR SUITS
Regardless of the occasion, a well-tailored suit demands appropriate accessories. While some items like ties and cufflinks are customary, others such as pocket watches and collar pins represent advanced accoutrements favored by the sartorially inclined. Explore our range of suit accessories to elevate any ensemble with a touch of sophistication.
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR TRAVELS
Whether embarking on a city-hopping adventure or a leisurely beach getaway, certain accessories remain indispensable. From sturdy canvas belts to practical backpacks, our curated selection ensures you're well-equipped for any excursion. Additionally, a quality toiletry bag guarantees you're prepared for the journey ahead.
ACCESSORIES FOR THE BEACH
Beach outings necessitate protective attire from head to toe. Sunglasses shield your eyes from harmful UV rays, while a durable backpack keeps your essentials secure. Meanwhile, a waterproof watch ensures functionality amidst aquatic activities. Explore our range of beach-ready accessories tailored to enhance your seaside experience.
WHAT ARE GOOD ACCESSORIES FOR MEN?
The answer to this question is highly individualized. While essentials like watches, wallets, and leather belts are universally embraced, additional accessories such as necklaces, rings, and bracelets reflect personal style preferences. Ultimately, the key is to curate a collection that resonates with your identity and enhances your overall aesthetic.
HOW MANY ACCESSORIES SHOULD MEN WEAR?
The number of accessories one wears is a matter of personal comfort and style. There are no rigid rules; rather, it's about finding a balance that feels authentic to you.
HOW DO YOU ACCESSORIZE FOR MEN?
Accessorizing begins with understanding your skin tone and clothing style as a starting point. Opt for accessories that complement your complexion and harmonize with your attire in terms of shape and size. Experimentation is key, allowing you to explore different colors, layering techniques, and combinations to cultivate a unique, personalized style.
WHY ARE MEN'S ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT?
Accessories serve as enduring expressions of our identity, communicating our stories long after we're gone. They draw attention to specific features, allowing us to direct the viewer's gaze and exude confidence in our presentation. Ultimately, accessories empower us to showcase our true selves to the world, embodying our individuality with pride and conviction.
HOW DO I MATCH ACCESSORIES?
Coordination is essential when matching accessories. Harmonize your color scheme and aim for a balanced distribution of pieces. While contrast can be visually appealing, avoid overwhelming your ensemble with excessive accessories that detract from your overall look. Remember, the goal is to complement your attire, not overshadow it.
