It’s Time We All Gave Cufflinks the Respect They Deserve

The demands of modern life have transformed the way we wear clothes — and not always for the better. Just consider how easy it is these days to look stylish in a pair of sweatpants. But there’s one item you can reintroduce to your wardrobe that can bring some sense of care and dedication back to dressing: cufflinks.

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They’re considered and deliberate — essential, even (especially if you’ve got a closet full of French-cuff shirts). This stylized bamboo pair with green jade accents from Cartier signify a lot more than their size would suggest — they’re an indication that you’ve put some meticulous level of thought and effort into your outfit, right down to the finest detail. That might be a rare thing these days, but it’s something every man should aspire to.

Palladium and sterling silver cufflinks ($900) by Cartier. 

Photography: Mathew Guido
Styling: Mark John Tripp