MEN LOVE TO FLAUNT FASHION ACCESSORIES
The Asian Age (Dec 2003)
By Skimmy Gupta
Funky lockets, sporty wristbands, oxidized bracelets, diamond rings, trendy headgear can often be seen adoring city men. Gone are the days when men could only rest on jeans t-shirts and formal wears. Nowadays, men love to compliment their looks with accessories to create a trendy impression and get appreciation in social arena. City men feel wearing such accessories boost their confidence, attitude and masculinity, which will leave women folk bedazzled. Even Jewellery items in gold, diamonds, precious stones, white gold have found their place in man’s wardrobe. Fashion houses and departmental stores in the city are cashing on this trend offering innumerable range of latest fashion accessories. And Mumbai men will continue to surprise you with their latest collection of accessories.
Actor Raman Trikha who plays ‘Lucky Singh’ in popular teleserial ‘Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin’ has a huge collection of accessories like ornaments, belts, sunglasses. He feels “There are very few things men can wear as compared to women. Other than trend setting and looking good, these accessories stand out in the crowd. These days you get unisex jewellery with innumerable options .I like wearing accessories of oxidized metal, silver, beads and ivory which compliment well with jeans and casual wear. It gives me a macho feeling and lot of confidence.”
Vivek Shetty, Director, Indus Communications -an Image Management Company says, “I feel that these accessories are an extension of ones own personality and individuality expressed through various forms. There are no fixed domains for men or women, as there are beauty pageants for men also. All barriers of traditional thinking have been broken. Earlier everything was Why? But today everything is Why Not? Even men think of doing things women do and vice versa. It’s a whole evolution of thought process of changing society. Personally, I like metals with luster glowing with a sparkle-a gemstone of other diamond. Wearing accessories creates a certain impression’s in eyes of other persons. Trends come and go, but the real trend is to do what you desire to do.”
Actor Zayed Khan often wears lockets and wristbands in his movies. As he says “I shop for lockets, watches and other accessories from all over the world. If one wears creative accessories gelling well with clothes; it enhances one’s personality. In real life too, I love wearing different lockets, bracelets, wristbands.”
Fashion designer Shabina Khan opines, “The trend of men accessories has always been existing. In our ancient period, men have always worn some sort of jewellery to create an impression of royalty and richness. And those accessories and ornaments had traditional and cultural feel. But now, it has become more of high fashion statement. As men really like to dress up differently these days to catch maximum attention. This trend will stay for a long time”
Pradip Hirani, owner, ‘Kimaya’ store at Santacruz houses creations of over 30 renowned designers of India opines that men have been confined to t-shirts and jeans for many years. “It’s a part of metro sexual image. They have become brand conscious and started sporting accessories. It gives them a completely different look. Few years down the line, the market for such accessories has huge potential” adds Hirani.
Puneet Trivedi, Sales executive - Diamond department, Popley and Sons, a jewellery store at Bandra “we have a entire range of men accessories in diamonds and gold like cufflink, tie pins, bracelets, rings, chains, watches, glares .Yes, without doubt; men are shopping for these items more than before. The sales for men accessories seem to be rising every year”
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By Skimmy Gupta
Funky lockets, sporty wristbands, oxidized bracelets, diamond rings, trendy headgear can often be seen adoring city men. Gone are the days when men could only rest on jeans t-shirts and formal wears. Nowadays, men love to compliment their looks with accessories to create a trendy impression and get appreciation in social arena. City men feel wearing such accessories boost their confidence, attitude and masculinity, which will leave women folk bedazzled. Even Jewellery items in gold, diamonds, precious stones, white gold have found their place in man’s wardrobe. Fashion houses and departmental stores in the city are cashing on this trend offering innumerable range of latest fashion accessories. And Mumbai men will continue to surprise you with their latest collection of accessories.
Actor Raman Trikha who plays ‘Lucky Singh’ in popular teleserial ‘Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin’ has a huge collection of accessories like ornaments, belts, sunglasses. He feels “There are very few things men can wear as compared to women. Other than trend setting and looking good, these accessories stand out in the crowd. These days you get unisex jewellery with innumerable options .I like wearing accessories of oxidized metal, silver, beads and ivory which compliment well with jeans and casual wear. It gives me a macho feeling and lot of confidence.”
Vivek Shetty, Director, Indus Communications -an Image Management Company says, “I feel that these accessories are an extension of ones own personality and individuality expressed through various forms. There are no fixed domains for men or women, as there are beauty pageants for men also. All barriers of traditional thinking have been broken. Earlier everything was Why? But today everything is Why Not? Even men think of doing things women do and vice versa. It’s a whole evolution of thought process of changing society. Personally, I like metals with luster glowing with a sparkle-a gemstone of other diamond. Wearing accessories creates a certain impression’s in eyes of other persons. Trends come and go, but the real trend is to do what you desire to do.”
Actor Zayed Khan often wears lockets and wristbands in his movies. As he says “I shop for lockets, watches and other accessories from all over the world. If one wears creative accessories gelling well with clothes; it enhances one’s personality. In real life too, I love wearing different lockets, bracelets, wristbands.”
Fashion designer Shabina Khan opines, “The trend of men accessories has always been existing. In our ancient period, men have always worn some sort of jewellery to create an impression of royalty and richness. And those accessories and ornaments had traditional and cultural feel. But now, it has become more of high fashion statement. As men really like to dress up differently these days to catch maximum attention. This trend will stay for a long time”
Pradip Hirani, owner, ‘Kimaya’ store at Santacruz houses creations of over 30 renowned designers of India opines that men have been confined to t-shirts and jeans for many years. “It’s a part of metro sexual image. They have become brand conscious and started sporting accessories. It gives them a completely different look. Few years down the line, the market for such accessories has huge potential” adds Hirani.
Puneet Trivedi, Sales executive - Diamond department, Popley and Sons, a jewellery store at Bandra “we have a entire range of men accessories in diamonds and gold like cufflink, tie pins, bracelets, rings, chains, watches, glares .Yes, without doubt; men are shopping for these items more than before. The sales for men accessories seem to be rising every year”
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Labels: Men's Club
posted by Skimmy @ June 07, 2008
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