Why choose wooden cufflinks?
Just as the tie replaced the floppy lavallière cravat, cufflinks took over from the ribbons and lace once used to hold shirt cuffs and sleeves together.
The first cufflinks were made of gold or silver and reserved for ceremonial dress.
Today they come in many materials, including wood, which is also a lovely way to bring in a play of colour contrasts.
A material that pairs well with a modern suit
Wood, a natural material, is now crafted into cufflinks. Designs made entirely of wood, or with a wooden face, are usually made wholly by hand by artisans.
That makes them one-of-a-kind pieces of the finest quality. And nothing can replace the skilled hands of a local maker.
Some craftsmen can combine several types of wood in perfect harmony, giving their cufflinks a truly exceptional look.
You can also match them with a wooden bow tie: a very different pairing from the usual fabric bow tie and metal cufflinks.
Personalisation with style
Wood has a warm, natural tone, and its grain is always unique. Wooden cufflinks are perfect for adding a subtle hint of Canadian lumberjack to your formal attire.
They are also a stylish way to personalise your outfit. Wood can give your cufflinks a modern touch and, above all, create colour contrasts – something more classic materials cannot always do.
And if you want to stand out from your colleagues or the other guests at a reception, the bow tie, the tie and the socks are not your only options.
Discreet, yet leaving room for a touch of eccentricity, wooden cufflinks come in endless variations, from the original to the classic.
Broadly speaking, suits all look much the same, in shades of grey, black, white or burgundy.
So an overly flamboyant bow tie or tie can quickly look out of place at a more formal occasion.
An accessory such as wooden cufflinks, on the other hand, lets you make a difference without straying from a smart dress code.
To give your suit jacket more style, choose wooden cufflinks: they set your look apart and help you stand out from the crowd.
Make an impression at an event
At a wedding or a ceremony, every guest enjoys adding a personal touch to their outfit.
For men, accessories are often limited to a bow tie or a tie, plus a watch.
Shoes and suits, meanwhile, only stand apart through their colour – and a sober one at that.
Whether you are the lucky groom or a guest at a loved one's wedding, a pair of wooden cufflinks will get you noticed. They might be heart-shaped, for instance, or depict a bride and groom.
If you have always felt short of accessories to wear at a reception, the many wooden cufflink designs available mean you no longer have to stick to the so-called “classic” dress codes.
For a smart look at an event, consider round or square cufflinks, among others.
If you would like a touch of colour on your wooden cufflinks, coordinate your outfit by choosing the same colour as your tie or your socks. It is this eye for detail that will win everyone's approval.
Assert yourself at an important meeting
Whether it is a key business meeting or a romantic date, wooden cufflinks signal confidence in yourself and in your style.
To avoid any fashion faux pas, leave your brightly coloured or more eccentric cufflinks in their box and save them for more festive occasions.
Wooden cufflinks, by contrast, are elegant and a wise choice when you want to stand out at a meeting or on a date.
And if you want to come across as someone with a confident look without dressing too strictly, wooden cufflinks strike just the right balance between relaxed, fun and classic.
