Father’s day is fast approaching and you’ll be contemplating what to buy. Tradition plays a major role in honour of the Father. For many decades the most popular gift for him has been the silk tie. More recently cufflinks have been competing for the top spot.
So if you’re all out of gizmos, gadgets and novelties, return to tradition. Go online and let your fingers do the walking. You’ll find an array of high quality men’s fashion accessories from the current collections of many well known designer brand labels.
To make it just a little easier, here is something to kick start your search for the ideal Father’s Day gift. While browsing our critiques you’ll discover numerous historic anecdotes about the progress of fashion through the ages.
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, but don’t forget your silk tie, otherwise the doorman may not let you into the club-house.
Carrying on the tradition; Vivienne Westwood Cufflinks mark a significant change in the direction of men’s fashion accessories. It is our pleasure to present a selection of beautifully crafted cufflinks from one of the most influential designers in British Fashion history.The Orb is now an internationally recognised brand symbol, with a difference.
Ian Flaherty. Has championed the use of Swarovski crystals in his designs and chooses to shun the opportunities to manufacture overseas, all his cufflinks are made at in his Battersea studios in London. His claim to fame is the Cube, voted one of the best Fathers day gifts in 2007 by Victoria Gray of The Sunday Mail Magazine.
Lbb LondonThey typify contemporary accessories design, choosing classical influences to buck the whimsical trends of today. Their metal cufflinks conform to all the key elements of good design. They have sold consistently well over the years.
Historic AnecdoteA pioneering Paris fashion designer, Jean Patou, invented the designer tie. He made silk ties from women's clothing material including patterns inspired by the latest art movements of the day, Cubism and Art Deco. Targeted toward women purchasers, his were highly successful. Today women buy 80 percent of sold in the US. Therefore ties are often displayed near the perfume or women's clothing departments.
Shane McCoubrey: Personally speaking, he is a complete gentleman and his pleasant demeanour has gained much favour in a highly competitive fashion industry. A gifted designer, he has turned his hand to any style forms for men’s fashion accessories. His tiesspeak for themselves. Now on the verge of launching into jewellery for women he is sure to succeed.
Patrick McMurray: If you like something out of the ordinary, a little abstract without loosing sense of order, then this is a good label to add to your wish list. An architectural background has enabled him to maintain a sense of order even amongst chaos. The initial range of silk ties did well last season. And to be released late 2008 his first collection of English made silver cufflinks.
Victoria Richards: Her ties reflect the characteristics of a subtly flamboyant designer, who chooses to remain behind the scenes. her sense of colour and eye for proportion are spot on.
When it comes to wallets, there are plenty of brands to choose from, like Patrick Cox, Richard James, keep it simple. Simon Carter came up with a real winner, the “Jeans wallet”, made from ultra fine, calf hide, slim and thin, with just enough compartments for cards and cash. It slips nicely into the back pocket of even the tightest jeans with ease and it feels so good in the hand.
Historic anecdote1926: Silent Screen idol Rudolph Valentino dies. As the first Hollywood matinee idol on Anderson & Sheppard's books, Valentino's tragic yet glamorous aura (not to mention the memory of his immaculate suits) attracts Douglas Fairbanks Sr, Marlene Dietrich, Noel Coward and Gary Cooper to Anderson & Sheppard.
This should enough to wet your appetite and prompt further investigation
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