Sunlover00 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 HiMy other half has been in desperate need for some new cufflinks and every birthday, anniversary etx he's been asking for them but I've never been able to find any decent ones. Can anyone recommend where to buy decent cufflinks up to ?80-100? I think I've always avoided buying them because I have no idea on what constitutes as 'nice' cufflinks (im the same with ties!). He works with lots of clients and consults a lot - would something like plane or car shaped cufflinks be too novelty / tacky looking? Been looking at Paul Smith - are these OTT?I understand it's personal preference but any constructive advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Keep 'em plain make 'em silverI'm very fond of PS shirts but I can't comment on his cufflinks. However I wouldn't think wearing the PS logo on your cuffs makes them an object of desire.A word of warning: never buy Paul Smith socks. A gin and tonic lasts longer. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I know somewhere that is ace / bespoke / won't cost > ?40.PM me for details.Works every time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunlover00 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks both! KK - tried to pm you but your inbox is full. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slh2009 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Also look on notonthehighstreet.com for nice silver ones... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry_17 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Agent Sunlover, Paul Smith or Ted Baker are fine for that price range.Plain and or Silver are safe as Stevo mentioned, but you can venture away from this as long as the branding is absent or very subtle i.e. avoid a Moschino look.Your instincts on vehicle shaped are on point. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Am I the only one who loves this Henry guy?All above is great advice...Avoid novelty...blingy....and branded unless really subtle also good advice. Also avoid too large/chunky and ones with a chain connector which are too fiddley for every day use.Plain silver is good as it's classic...I also have some great silver squares with a simple amber stone from Portobello market which are great and were approx 40 quid. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilworker Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Plain oval gold chain links are the only ones a gentleman would wear. Perhaps with a crest if one is armigerous. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 "Am I the only one who loves this Henry guy?"Nope - more like him please Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks09 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Fred Bennett have a big range and all below ?80. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Planes/cars can be nice but rare and I wouldn't advise you buy for someone.Go for something plain, preferably silver and rectangular - there's a shop on Northcross Road - Rigby Mac? - that sells some nice plain ones.Lastly you shouldn't have to pay more than ?50 unless you're buying gold Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Round, square, rectangular or oval, plain silver or enameled silver, or you can get silver + semi-precious stone quite reasonably priced - lapis or similar.http://www.aspinaloflondon.com/mens-collection/sterling-silver-gold-and-enamel-cufflinks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I can't believe how much people spend on cufflinks. I loose mine too regularly to want to spend that much.Agree with what's been said though. Keep them fairly simply. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's the ?65 sterling silver collar stiffeners that get me. You'll never see them and they don't need to be made of silver to perform their purpose. Steel ones can be bought for ?3. Pointless really. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Any precious metal is a complete waste of money (unless you're investing). I wear a ?30 wedding ring... and proud of it! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_pete Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Simon Carter do very nice cufflinks and they have a shop in Crystal Palace. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Rings and earrings...are a total no no for me given my facial disposition.Where I grew up (1986 or so) a man wearing an earring on his right ear was a homosexual but left hand side was straight. That was small town Scotland with eighties styling for you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I was given a beautiful pair of Dunhill ones years ago. Understated and stylish. And that's me. The cufflinks are the same. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 " I wear a ?30 wedding ring... "?30 ?!Flash bastad. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunlover00 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks for all the tips! Have chosen a pair that will get delivered next week. Hope he likes them thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help-Ma-Boab Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Had to be careful how you displayed the Pepe Jeans key ring as well...MrBen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Rings and earrings...are a total no no for me> given my facial disposition.> > Where I grew up (1986 or so) a man wearing an> earring on his right ear was a homosexual but left> hand side was straight. That was small town> Scotland with eighties styling for you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 ed_pete Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Simon Carter do very nice cufflinks and they have> a shop in Crystal Palace.agree, I have some Simon Carter ones Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-818879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 MrBen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Rings and earrings...are a total no no for me> given my facial disposition.> > Where I grew up (1986 or so) a man wearing an> earring on his right ear was a homosexual but left> hand side was straight. That was small town> Scotland with eighties styling for you.Standard 70s/80s although in the 70s you got called a 'poof' fairly widely if you had an earinng full stop. Hardly any blokes had both pierced, except trannies (am I allowed that word? I don't fookin know). Silver or gold Hoop/Hoop & cross or stud were the choices.At 30ish mine went. Unless you're Kieth Richard, it's a bit sad beyond 30 :( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-819197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Or David Essex. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-819248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I have missed you PGC. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53884-advice-on-mens-cufflinks/#findComment-819250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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