Tools of Attraction: Men With Jewelry
Four New York men on their bling, baubles, and swag.
by Moze Halperin, Maura Hehir, and Colette McIntyre
Brandon, 25
How would you describe your style?
Right now, Johnny Depp in Cry Baby.
Does your necklace actually say "Cry Baby" on it?
No. But that would be good. It's just random lettering and numbers.
Who made it?
It's vintage. I think it's Moschino, though.
Do you often wear jewelry?
Every day! I always wear rings and bracelets.
And is there one piece of jewelry that you feel naked without?
My watch. Not a particular watch, but I always have to wear a watch.
Do you have a special name for your "bling?" Like "bling?"
Baubles.
Is the currently a trend in fashion that you detest?
Anything cheap. Too much blingy-ness. Some excess is good, clearly.
Typically, at least in Western societies, jewelry is associated with femininity. Any thoughts on that? Is your approach to wearing jewelry an attempt to mess with that norm?
No, but I agree with that. And I think a lot of jewelry geared towards men is too large and industrial-looking and can look so awkward — I don't like it very much. I just feel like it's so necessary in an outfit to have accessories, and jewelry is a great accessory to throw on.
Commentarium (13 Comments)
The one thing i don't like too much about men's jewellery is when a really button up kind of guy wears a little beaded necklace or something, it looks so awkward, like a dad trying to 'be cool'. And there's the guys who wear big gaudy expensive watches, which is such a turnoff knowing that someone feels the need to clearly flaunt their money like that. Thankfully the panel there didn't fall into those traps.
My take away here is that men who wear lots of jewelry try really really hard.
Good for them. Most guys don't try hard enough
Rather a guy who tries hard in other aspects than looks. Metrosexuals turn me off big time.
I think my bf would look damn hot in that dagger necklace. Although if he'd worn it on our first date, I might've taken it as a red flag...daggers and drinks? No thanks.
Luke is awesome.
asshole, i think is the word you're looking for.
Luke you're awesome
Jonathan .= SEX
luke seems like he would be so much fun to get baked with.
Scott Disick is not Kourtney Kardashian's husband. They are not married.
Honestly, it's semantics at this point: anyone taking style advice from Kourtney Kardashian's husband probably shouldn't be allowed to procreate or be seen in public.
I liked Scott's suit, he looked quite dapper but I think jewelry-wise Irvin won hands down. I really wanted the dagger/key chain , it looked soooo savage!
"I think it's Moschino, though." Dude, you fucking know it's Moschino. Ugh, he's awful.
Now you say something