Editor’s Note
This article explores the modern resurgence of men’s jewellery, tracing its roots from ancient adornment to its current status as a mainstream fashion essential, propelled by contemporary celebrity culture.
Thanks in no small part to celebrities, from Harry Styles and Shawn Mendes to Pete Davidson, A$AP Rocky and Machine Gun Kelly, jewellery is now a fixture of any stylish man’s wardrobe. Sure, men have been rocking chains and rings for an age (literally – the Egyptians were some of the first to don ornate body trinkets), but it hasn’t been until recent years that men have really started to wear their jewellery with pride.
That sentiment has been reflected in recent fashion seasons, whereby shows of some of the biggest names at Paris and Milan wouldn’t have been complete without heavily ringed fingers and solid gold and silver accessorising throughout, with Gucci, Versace and Maison Margiela leading the way.
Mejuri has been making waves in the jewellery world thanks to its mastery of everyday luxury styles. In the menswear collection, you’ll find every fine staple to top your outfit off with long-lasting appeal: be it through classic chain necklaces, signet rings or cuff bracelets.
Affordable jewellery shaped by contemporary style? Sign us up. This comes courtesy of Weekday, whose collection of budget-friendly menswear extends to accessories. Refined to silver and gold-plated designs, the brand’s bold pieces are the perfect companions to layer over your best basics – whether it be through a chunky chain necklace, a beaded ball bracelet or a set of zinc rings.
Good news for lovers of minimalism: high street brand Arket has just extended its menswear offerings to jewellery. Refined though the initial collection may be, it proposes well-considered variations of the staple ring, necklace and bracelet.
If you’re a fan of Cos’ minimalist menswear pieces, you’ll be pleased to hear that the high street brand has recently branched into jewellery. Characterised by sculptural forms and modern details, its current collection excels in ethics too.
When you know that the co-founder Erwan Le Louër holds a master’s degree in industrial design, you begin to root the swooning minimalism of Le Gramme. The name references how each piece is named after its weight in grams, alluding to the brand’s self-conscious precise, and minimal style.
