Click here to follow AskMen Fashion on Twitter.Man jewelry used to seem like an oxymoron. Until, of course, we saw every editor from Milan to Manhattan sporting bracelets in a dizzying array of colors and materials. But can us normal guys pull off a wrist’s worth of metal, beads and string? Turns out, the look isn’t just for industry...
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Click here to follow AskMen Fashion on Twitter."Men's jewelry walks a fine line: too flimsy and you might as well have rummaged through your girlfriend's jewelry box, too chunky and you're in Cheesetown."
Man jewelry used to seem like an oxymoron. Until, of course, we saw every editor from Milan to Manhattan sporting bracelets in a dizzying array of colors and materials. But can us normal guys pull off a wrist’s worth of metal, beads and string? Turns out, the look isn’t just for industry insiders anymore. And though we can still sense your hesitation, our picks and tricks are designed to help you get this trend wrapped up right.
So, just how exactly do you break out a bunch of bracelets without sacrificing your manhood, or worse, looking like a total tool? Men’s jewelry walks a fine line: too flimsy and you might as well have rummaged through your girlfriend’s jewelry box, too chunky and you’re in Cheesetown. Fortunately, our picks ride that line with ease.
Like our rocker friends (and, yes, that bevy of editors), you can afford to stack on a few. The key is to make sure the materials and colors are balanced. Neutrals in brown and black leather pair perfectly with colored nylon cords. And they don’t have to be restricted to your watch-less wrist. Go ahead -- nestle one next to your timepiece of choice.
Mixing and matching, however, isn’t just for the bracelets themselves. Although they certainly work with summer’s sun-faded tees and cutoff shorts, bracelets contrast in an unexpected way with suits (the combo is also a subtle way to relax a rigid corporate dress code). Let’s just say, these days, distinctions between formal and informal are little more than a distant memory.
MIANSAI Anchor with navy leather
Price: $65Buy it here
Designer Michael Saiger has been making waves over the last year or so with nautical-inspired jewelry for men. His signature fishhook friendship bracelets are pretty much everywhere (Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys and J.Crew to name a few), but the recent launch of the brand’s ecomm site has revealed a range of new designs, like this anchor-clasped leather band in navy.
Tod's Woven Leather Bracelet
Price: $245Buy it here
Tod’s is known for its iconic driving mocs, but the legendary Italian leather house has branched out. We took notice of its woven leather bracelets in a palette of perfectly muted colors that retain, above all else, an undeniable air of masculinity.
Dodo Make Your Own
Price: $24 and upLearn more here
Dodo is Italy’s answer to DIY jewelry. And though most of the merch is geared toward a female clientele, its best bracelets are fit for all. And that’s because you select the cord (it comes in black, brown, white and red), knot composition and beads in sterling silver or gold.
Tateossian Silver Lobster Cape Town - Red
Price: $180Buy it here
Tateossian made cufflinks cool again with its debut in 1991. Since then, the British brand has expanded into a complete collection of accessories including sterling silver lobster clasp bracelets that put a refined, modern spin on a rugged classic.
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