Men’s Accessories | LAPEL TIPS
WHAT ARE ACCESSORIES FOR MEN?
Men have been wearing accessories as long as human culture and civilization has existed. The earliest accessories were linked to protective charms and talismans to protect the wearer from physical harm or spiritual danger. They were also worn as an indicator of tribal allegiance. Men have identified with their tribes by use of color, symbols, style of garments. Taboos exist around the wearing of clothes or accessories that do not conform to the accepted societal norms. It is a way to exert control over people’s lives, how they think. The wearing of accessories can identify someone’s rank in society and whether they adhere to the accepted traditions of the tribe.
Examples of accessories ranged from whatever materials were available, from feathers, animal skins, seashells, or bone carvings. As civilizations evolved, so did their ways of embellishing their personal presentation. Adorning oneself and creating individual style has been a basic human instinct. This leads to self-expression and independent thinking. Through personal accessories, new thoughts emerge and new ways of looking at life happen, birthing new ideas that improve the human condition.
LUXURY MEN’S ACCESSORIES
During the time of Empires and conquest, craftsmen developed techniques to work with silver and gold creating intricate, beautiful jewelry. Wearing elaborate pieces of jewelry indicated a man’s social standing and status. Rulers wore gem encrusted crowns, ceremonial medals and elaborate necklaces, earrings, and brooches. Only the rich and powerful could afford to adorn themselves with elaborate decorative accessories. This held true until the 1700’s when European expansion increased wealth beyond the ruling class. Both men and women indulged in adorning themselves with necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and brooches made from precious metals and gemstones. The elegant and refined wore their finest jewelry as a sign of their status. Jewelry is considered an asset and an investment, heirlooms to pass their wealth down through the generations. There is an historical and sentimental quality to legacy jewelry, the value is in the story of the piece and the lives associated with it.
UTILITARIAN 19TH CENTURY
During the time of the Industrial Revolution, efficiency and practicality became the norm. Men indulged in less ostentatious jewelry and pared back to more functional accessories such as tie clips, shirt cufflinks, watches. This was an age of conformity, focusing on individual expression was not encouraged by society, quite the opposite. People were trained to do repetitive tasks for long hours at a time with little time off to rest, imagine or create. A compliant workforce dressed in drab, non-embellished uniforms that would not challenge the status quo.
MODERN DAY MEN’S FASHION ACCESSORIES
Modern men’s accessories are broad in scope. With modern communications, new ideas of how to dress and new trends are spread around the world. Men today are more open to experimenting and trying new fashion items to enhance their clothing choices. They are more open to expressing their own personalities and style. Depending on the activities, a man’s wardrobe can range from formalwear, business suits, casual, specialized sportswear to leisure. Favorite men’s accessories are Designer watches, belts, sunglasses, bracelets, tie clips, pins, gold chains, necklaces. Other fashion accessories are scarves, shoes, gloves, hats, overcoats, walking sticks, briefcases, umbrellas. Men’s accessories that are carefully curated make a statement about who the wearer is as an individual and reflect their personal style and attitudes. What one wears tells volumes about who they are and how they present themselves to the world. You only get one chance to make a first impression.
WHAT’S NEW IN MEN’S ACCESSORIES
A suit and tie are standard fare for formal menswear, LAPEL TIPS are a great way to inject personality into your basic evening wear and create a luxury fashion forward look. They create a stunning yet understated vibe.
Details like hand crafted sterling silver LAPEL TIPS elevate a suit jacket or sport coat from ordinary to outstanding.
LAPEL TIPS make a bold fashion statement. For the confident man who is comfortable showing his style and good taste. Women love to see men with personal style.
LAPEL TIPS are high quality, handcrafted designer jewelry pieces for men. The NEW Classic men’s accessory.
LAPEL TIPS are designed to be worn on jackets with a 45-degree notched lapel. They can turn any suit jacket into a look that will take you to a party, formal setting, wedding, or any event where you want to SHINE. You can upgrade your wardrobe simply by wearing a pair of LAPEL TIPS.
These handcrafted, made to order sterling silver accessories are secured to your lapel at 3 points of contact.
They are made in your choice of 3 finishes: Bright, smooth highly polished.
Satin is a brushed finish that is smooth to the touch, like a matte finish but with visible brushed lines.
Ice finish is a distinctive matte finish with irregular line structure.
The designs within the LAPEL TIPS are available in 3 textures: 24 K gold plating, Black Resin, Oxidized Silver.
Expressing your individuality is a way to exude your confidence and power. If you are looking to be noticed, wearing a pair of LAPEL TIPS on your notched lapel jacket will draw people’s attention and get the conversation started.
Everyone who wears a pair of LAPEL TIPS has a story of the journey that led them to receiving a pair of LAPEL TIPS. Wearing them gives the wearer the opportunity to tell their story. What will be your story?
LAPEL TIPS Triskelion Collection features the unique ancient Celtic design.
Derived from the Greek word "Triskeles" meaning "three legs", the Triskele or Triple Spiral is a complex ancient Celtic symbol. Often referred to by many as a Triskelion, its earliest creation dates to the Neolithic era, as it can be seen at the entrance of Newgrange, Ireland. The Triskele gained popularity in its use within the Celtic culture from 3200 BC onwards.
Firstly, the Triskele can be thought to represent motion as all three arms are positioned to make it appear as if it is moving outwards from its center. Movement, or motion, is believed to signify energies, with this Celtic Symbol the motion of action, cycles, progress, revolution, and competition.
Secondly, the exact symbolic significance of the three arms of the Triskele can differ depending on the era, culture, mythology, and history, which is why there are so many variations as to what these three extensions in the triple spiral symbol mean. Some of these connotations include life-death-rebirth, sprit-mind-body, mother-father-child, past-present-future, power-intellect-love and creation-preservation-destruction to name but a few.
It is thought that through the combination of these two areas we gain one meaning of the Celtic Triskele. It is believed to represent a tale of Forward Motion to reach Understanding. However, this is thought not to be the only meaning, as it is also believed to represent three Celtic worlds; the spiritual world, the present world and celestial world. Like the ancient Trinity knot, the number 3 holds a special symbolism within the Triskele.
The Celtic Triskelion meaning revolves around strength and progress and the ability to move forward and overcome adversity as represented by the appearance of movement in the symbol.
WHY ARE MEN’S ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT?
Men’s Accessories provide interest to your outfit. They can extend the life of your clothes and upgrade your wardrobe. Accessories are, by definition, small additions that add to your outfit to make it more stylish and more reflective of your personality. The jewelry that you wear makes a statement about who you are and your style. Your jewelry highlights your personality and gives a distinct first impression. The clothes and accessories that you wear can and do affect one’s self-esteem and confidence. Clothing and jewelry that make you feel like “a million bucks” have a measurable biological change. “Enclothed cognition” is the technical term for how our clothing affects the way we think and behave.
Clothing directly affects our mood, attitude, and confidence. It can enhance our psychological state and improve our performance of tasks. We can achieve more when we feel we are dressed for the occasion. A great example are uniforms for sports teams, schools, military, clubs, couture gowns for red carpet Galas.
The Divine Miss M (Bette Midler) said “I firmly believe that with the right footwear, one can rule the world”. That is the power of the right accessory!
Footnote: Enclothed Cognition Adam, Hajo; Galinsky, Adam D. (2012). "Enclothed cognition". Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. 48 (4): 918–925. doi:10.1016/j.jesp.2012.02.008. ISSN 0022-1031