What Is the History of Cufflinks?

Mens wear received a face-lift over 400 years ago with the introduction of the cufflink. While most fashion trends among men come and go, the cufflink has proven it has staying power. The practical purpose of the cufflink was simply to secure shirt cuffs where buttons were once found, but there is no denying the classic look of a pair of well crafted cufflinks. The cufflink resolves the modern day problems often found with buttons. Buttons come up missing as the thread begins to weaken. Buttons also tend to break easy after a few dry cleanings. 

Gone are the days when cufflinks were once thought to be reserved for formal wear, such as tuxedos, and for men of wealth and power. Not anymore! With the introduction of less expensive, but equally astonishing cufflinks, more and more men are adding them to their everyday wardrobe. Cufflinks have been made affordable with the introduction of other materials, such as, steel, aluminum, glass, stone, titanium, gold, silver, platinum and other variations of metals and precious metals.
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Be warned though, that sometimes in the world of cufflinks, cheap really means cheap. Do your research. Equally important to the material the cufflinks are manufactured from, is the craftsmanship of the cufflink. Make sure you deal with reputable dealers when you invest in cufflinks. Think of them as an heirloom you can pass down for generations. You can expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $100 for a good pair of cufflinks. If you really want to make a statement in the fashion community you can also pay thousands of dollars for a nice pair. One thing you can be confident in, is that as the styles and trends in fashion continue to evolve the cufflink is a main-stay in the fashion community. 

If you are new to the cufflinks community, you might want to start with an inexpensive pair. Once you get used to the look and feel of them and you start fielding all the compliments that a nice pair of cufflinks will bring, then you can start adding to your collection. 

Expensive or inexpensive, either way a nice pair of cufflinks can make a statement among your peers, boost your confidence and who knows they might even help you close the big deal, We are not saying cufflinks will make you a superhero, but we are saying you might look as sharp as Bruce Wayne.


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