Classy Irish Fashion Accessories for Men

I think cufflinks are the finishing touch on a man's shirt - and also on a woman's  blouse or shirt - and are an elegant detail that's often missing on today's garments. 

Here's some cufflinks  with an Irish slant.   They make an unusual yet practical gift.

There's something about Irish Tweed that gives a beautifully rich, bespoke feel to a garment or accessory.  Just a small simple  item, such as a scarf or tie is all you need to  add an aura of luxury to the whole outfit. 

Good material, well made by craftspeople, hangs or sits well too.  Irish Tweed falls into this category. Items are usually hand-made by people with experience and reverence for the material they are handling.

An Irish Tweed accessory is a small, but luxurious item that speaks volumes about the man you are giving it to.  It says he is a class act!

Two Fairtrade Unisex  'Spinning' Rings are shown below.  

Legend has it that silver spinning rings were originally worn to calm down the wearer, reducing anxiety and tension.  The idea is to play with the spinning ring, spinning one band around the other,  and the movement is said to reduce tension and calm the spirit.  

So if there's a man you know who is suffering from 'high anxiety' this could be the perfect Irish gift!

How often nowadays do you see a man checking the time by looking at his watch?  Hardly ever....

It's a sad fact that smart phones are taking over every practical function in modern life - so that the craftsmanship of even the simplist watch seems to go unappreciated.

But here is a beautiful vintage-style watch to remind us that time is precious!   This elegant time-piece is hand-made in Ireland by Mullingar Pewter and incorporates the  three parts of the claddagh design -  the heart, clasped hands and the crown - together they represent love, frienship and loyalty.

This is surely a fitting symbolic fashion accessory for a dear male friend or relative. 

We mustn't forget that it's all very well looking smart and sophisticated, but let's not forget that no respectable Irish gentleman would be seen without a hip flask for the Jamieson's Whisky! 

Whilst not of Irish manufacture, I chose this hip flask because of it's beautiful, classic shape - and also the window incorporated into its design.  This means you can see whether you need to top up your precious cargo. 

You can choose to have a personalised engraved message on the side too, if you wish.

These are just a few ideas for classic gifts for the man or men in your life.  They are a little bit special - just like him.