Go on, go on, go on Gurhan

During a jewellery event at the Harrods Penthouse, we were introduced to Gurhan (Twitter - @gurhanjewelry).  They make the most exquisite cuff links which are now sold all over the world.  However, what we were most suprised about was that Gurhan originated from Ankara, Turkey. So our love affair for Turkish jewellers goes on, and on.

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Vote for Maketh-The-Man

A poll is being conducted to find the best men's fashion blog.  Please, our loyal and fabulous readers, go to Solosso and place a vote for Maketh-The-Man (make sure and vote for the correct one i.e. with the dashes, as there is another cheeky blogger with almost the same name).  Thank you in advance!

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Make us a train set necklace Inderjeet Sandhu

We first meet Inderjeet Sandhu during London Jewellery week, and since then he has appeared in Indian Vogue as well as many other publications.  He creates eye catching, statement jewellery, sculptured in a way that they feel like mechanical parts.  Hmmm how I wonder what he could do with a Hornby train set.

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We welcome Atelier Minyon (soon)

New York jeweller's do excite us, and after our latest visit to the states, and subsequently to Turkey we were delighted to hear about Atelier Minyon (Twitter - @AtelierMinyon).  They are a family company based in Ankara, Turkey, and have now opened a magical Turkish inspired store in New York. Atelier fuses Turkish classical history with a modern wild twist using black diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.  Check them out now, as they are coming to the UK soon, and its always good to stay ahead of the pack.

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We have found our Mrs. Miyagi with Zoe Harding

Maketh-The-Man went back to jewellery basic's lately and enrolled with the London Jewellery School.  Our mentor for the day was the one and only Zoe Harding.  Zoe has designed for the likes of Vivienne Westwood and created many fabulous orb and skull accessories like the skull galaxy ring above.  She has now gone solo, and is still creating wonderful pieces like the Antler necklace which we want so bad.

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Hey Roland Iten where is the dessert?

Roland Iten (Twitter - @rolanditen) creates, develops and produces highly unique mechanical men’s accessories, thus pioneering a new segment in the high end luxury goods industry which it calls Mechanical Luxury for Gentlemen™ OR in English it makes beautiful accessories for fatty's.  Available to buy from Harrods, London, what we love about Roland most is his mechanical belt buckle which can expand at the flick of a switch, and give anyone tucking into a chicken bucket that extra inch in the waist.  

The fact that they are also hand finished and combined with precious metals with inlays such as mother-of-pearl, exotic tropical hardwoods and pavé diamonds, is just another reason to love them. Now then where's that bucket fatty.

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Fathers doing it for themselves

Check out our first column on British Style Bloggers.  Well with father's day just around the corner, we had to write about our favorite and fabulous father figures, and their love of accessories.  Read the full article here.

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Susannah Lovis does our cuffs

Foxhead studs - £1,350

Antique bug brooch - £2,650

Hand painted duck cuff-links - £3,650

Diamond skull cuff-links with ruby eyes - £7,500

 London Jewellery Week has introduced us to many an interesting accessory, and one such gem of a find was Susannah Lovis.  Situated within Burlington Arcade, London, her collection of antique and contemporary jewellery is something to behold.  We particulary love her collection of cuff-links especially the sparkling diamond Skulls with moving Ruby Eyes above.

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You sir, are in love with a Crazy Pig

4 Skulls Ring



Spine Link Bracelet

Catacombs 9 Skulls Cross Pendant 

Crazy is, as crazy does, or something like that....  Well Crazy Pig certainly is crazy, and we love that at Maketh-The-Man.  Doing it there way from London, and making celebrities take note Crazy Pig does everything from rings, braclets, necklaces, pendants, wallets, and even bespoke designs for the cash rich.  Rock on Crazy, rock the M'Fu^&ing on!

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Creepy but affordable from Jewel Heritage

Harbinger of Death Special Edition



Four Skulls Ring (Yellow)

Jewel Heritage (Twitter - @jewelheritage) was created by two cheeky sisters, who were tired of seeing amazing jewellery, but tired of it being so vastly expensive. So they took it upon themselves to set up and bring accessories to the main stream.  Khan sisters, we salute you!

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A female view on mens accessories

So here we have it! Our first female guest post from Style on the Couch, giving a female perspective on the must have male accessories this summer.  So over to you Sarah....

Twitter ID - @StyleOnTheCouch

Writing this guest post for Maketh-the-Man, on male accessories for summer, has been a huge challenge for me.  My personal blog focuses largely on female fashion and I think I am the only woman I know who doesn’t have pierced ears (I am still gifted earrings - it is so taken for granted that as a women I must wear them).  I’m the sort of female who has never understood spending thousands on a bag and who has always preferred the perfect little black dress to jewellery;  the exception to this being anything from Tiffanys, of course…!

I recently moved from London to NYC and here in the Big Apple I’m so much more aware of male fashion.  Men in Manhattan appear to be more conscious of their personal style and the messages they send out through their clothing and accessories.  There is greater care taken in one’s appearance and a careful selection of brands that represent personal values, I feel.

Despite somewhat lacking in the accessories gene, I am an aesthetic person.  This means I know what I like when I see it and I have used this to guide me in selecting two items for Maketh-The-Man: my “must have” male accessories, for summer.

The long hot summer nights that lay ahead provide plenty of opportunity for arms and legs to be on display.  I’ve noticed a lot of accessories being worn on the wrist, combinations of watches and bracelets that I simply love to see.  There is something seriously hot and sexy about a man in a simple white tee, a hint of a tan and some masculine bracelets.  What appeals to me are bracelets that are rugged and manly, think leather and metal – but I’ve also seen lots of tribal prints and rope bracelets around NYC recently. 

Scosha 'Thou Shall Be' braclet

YSL Double Wrap Bracelet

My second selection also focuses on the wrist.  Ralph Lauren recently unveiled a series of new sporting chronographs, including one created using guilloche work – intricate engraving.  A wristwatch is a hallmark of refinement and the ultimate expression of taste.  A classic timepiece is what maketh-the-man for me, and this Ralph Lauren watch is a new favourite of mine.

 Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph Steel Guilloché

Have a wonderful summer, everyone!

Sarah
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Style on the Couch (a blog from a 30 something female Psychologist sharing ideas on clothes for the couch and life in general.  Brit living in Manhattan.

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Maketh-The-Man joins British Style Bloggers

Maketh-The-Man has now become part of the British Style Bloggers team.  Look out for our monthly posts on British Style Bloggers where we will be championing male accessories and all that is glorious about them.

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