Mens Attire

This article looks at the history of one of the most iconic pieces of men’s jewellery - the cufflink.   Shirt-like items of clothing have been worn since the invention of woven fabric. Historically, the shirt was considered an undergarment, concealed beneath layers of waistcoats and jackets. Exposing one’s shirt sleeves in public was deemed improper, and their cuffs were purely functional, typically tied with string, ribbon, or fastened with simple ties.