Why Did Men Stop Wearing Jewelry?

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00:00 Decline of Jewelry Introduction

It is sometimes confusing for those new to Classic Style to learn how commonly jewelry is employed as a Classic Style accessory. This is because in society at large especially mainstream Western cultures, there is a perception that men do not or should not wear jewelry.

01:05 The History of Men’s Jewelry

During a seismic sartorial shift known as the Grande Renonciation Masculine (or the Great Male Renunciation), this menswear movement originated in France and was essentially a renunciation, or rejection, of the aesthetics which had typified high-end menswear for centuries.

02:50 Male Jewelry's Golden Age

The end of the 19th century and the start of the 20th century saw the general standardization of accessories that we now recognize as Classic Menswear Jewelry.

During the Golden Age of Menswear from the mid-1920s to the early 1960s, jewelry was a ubiquitous sight on well-dressed gentlemen. Especially during the so-called “Accessories Renaissances”.

03:58 Jewelry: Boom and Bust

The late 1960s and 1970s were one of the most turbulent periods in history. Cultural forces valorized the unique, highly personal, and the new while the burgeoning force of fast fashion. The 60s and 70s saw men's jewelry assume proportions, proliferation, and popularity.

05:49 Why Men Stopped: 1. Gendered Perceptions
06:53 2. Implied Compensation
08:19 3. It's Distracting
09:24 4. Perceived Inconvenience
10:23 5. Hard To Find Genuine, Good Value
11:49 6. Lack of Knowledge & Experience

We’ve learned why men generally stopped wearing jewelry and explained why we feel that jewelry still has an important role to play in contemporary Classic Menswear. Whether or not you integrate jewelry into your personal style, is a personal choice.

13:14 Outfit Rundown

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[michaelcook]

I've worn jewelry ever since I was 18. The trick is to be tasteful and not overdo it. Men's jewelry is rather wonderful and usually better quality if you spend a few bucks.
It's making a comeback!

[Judah]

Preston waking up in a suit. . . .😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[CHOPPASLUGBM]

Rubbish. I wear a solid gold chain, bracelet, wedding band, and my grandfathers retirement ring as a pinky ring every single day!

Stay fly fellas

[aravioli]

I think jewellery still has quite the place in modern menswear. Men’s jewellery, at its very core, has always been utilitarian, or ar the very least hierarchical. Sure men today would not wear the van Cleef and Arpels Romeo and Juliet collection, but rings, necklaces, and bejewelled watches will always have their space.

[NPgooner]

All the history is so intriguing and fun to listen to! Awesome video

[labuenahechura]

Thanks for the feature guys! I'm glad you like the way i use jewelry.

[bobwallace]

I've been around very successful and highly paid corporate types. They all fit the same mold when it comes to jewelry. Without exception they all wore only their wedding band and their class ring. For a watch, they all wore a classic tank style or a round understated gold face.

[ShawnLivesInItaly]

Great presentation and host - thanks so much

[siegfriedo]

Well fellas, I think men not wearing jewelry anynomore is the least of the problems we're facing nowadays, as far as menswear is concerned.
Just look around when you're out and about. ;)

[johns.]

true that jewellery must fit the occasion but, my wedding band, gold chain bracelet and signet ring are pretty much part of my hands by now, i never take them off

[Twosocks]

Sven is ready to attend an underground auction with those chains.

[artadrians]

Mens jewellery is determined by the character of the wearer... men with confidence generally don't have a problem with wearing jewellery.... AND is also determined by your outfit... that's my 10cents worth..😊

[TuesdayShark]

I’ve worn rings for about 4 years consistently. I have worn a sterling silver ring on my left middle finger for over a year, and I almost never remove it. My finger is a little deformed because of it, and I have a ring tan. I encourage everyone to wear more jewelry

[Kaminoraion]

Because in some countries a piece of jewelry is worth more than life itself, so it's not worth losing your life 🤣

[randallang]

I am 1 of the many who still use and wear a pocket watch

[thesaurus]

Always a pleasure to listen to Kyle speak.

[ZoomZoom-ngsn]

I'm always wearing 3 necklaces at the same time but I always hide them underneath my clothes. What's the point of wearing them you might ask? Answer, they're just for myself. At least that's how I see it.

[NellBelle]

Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, I do love a well dressed man. Jewelry my dad wore, tie pin, tie bar, signet ring, watch (engagement present from mom), cuff links, and a gold crucifix or Saint Micheal necklace worn under his shirt. As far as I know all my brothers wear the same but only when getting all fancy. Those of us that identify more with our Native American side of the family wear everything all together, and look grand.

[nerferothdrake]

Who says we've stopped?) Though, I still do not really get into wearing cufflinks. I guess, it's until I buy some really nice pair to show off with.

[NoNova]

Real men never stopped wearing jewellery... 😉