Posted on 11/30/2005 12:46:19 PM PST by goldstategop
Uh-Oh! It's another episode in the continuing crisis of watering masculinity down.
Respected jewelers, like Tiffany & Co., and mass retailers, like Kay Jewelers, are trying to push a new trend--JEWELRY FOR MEN.
Yup, today's Wall Street Journal reports on a Brad Pitt effect. Influenced by girlie-men celebs like Pitt, singer Lenny Kravitz, and actor Orlando Bloom, the Journal claims that, "Once considered a fringe market for rockers, rappers, gay men, and gangsters, men's jewelry is inching toward the mainstream." Say it ain't so.
We're not just talking fancy watches, either. Tiffany's now carries "sporty" men's jewelry, including rings, pendants and bracelets. Bracelets on men? Eeuw. Nothing "sporty" about that.
The WSJ article is entitled "Men Say Bling it on." No, real men don't WEAR bling--or bracelets. Oh, and by the way, I guess the WSJ didn't get the memo: the word "bling" is out. Jewelry for men should be, too!
Ping to post #47, BP in jewelry. Of course he was probably paid to pose w/ that jewelry on...
Oh, no, that's messed up!
I just thought what this site was truly about was expressing opinions: you know, reacting.
Swiss Army watch- that's it. I work with my hands. And glasses - no contacts - for eye protection. Steel-toed shoes to kick things out of my way. Did you ever notice that jeans are at their most comfy point when they develop holes?
Deb, jewelry for men is a very very old trend.
Guys not dressing up and wearing jewelery is what is an historical aberration.
I suggest reading a few books on the history of fashion before having a fit of vapors over the matter. Fashion trends tend to come and go.
I am becoming annoyed with people who seem to think all of history happened in their life time.
John Hancock was quite the peacock in his day. And I would bet that he could kick the butt of most of today's self-proclaimed "manly-men" from Boston to Philadelphia and back again.
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