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Fine Tuning Your Style

reat style they say, is in the details.
GAn idea taken to its natural
completion makes one stop and look
more intently. Florida-based designer,
Alan K. Thau knows a thing or two
about great style and details. Known for
his unique gentlemen’s accessories, his Iconic Marianne French stamp, circa 1959 set
repurposed stamps or watch movements in sterling. One off; Courtesy Alan K. Thau
and other collected items “gives me an
opportunity to show my clientele how
funky or original something you wear
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV
can be.”
The Unexpected Accessory
To make a point on how chic an unexpected item can be, you need
to look no further than with his men’s accessories. In his collections
you’ll find meteorites, fossils, vintage stamps, elegant watch
movements, beautiful foreign coins, abalone shell and much more.
Thau provides collectors an opportunity to rethink what is beautiful,
and to not overlook unexpected items in fine jewelry.
One area where his imagination takes flight is in the cufflink
niche. Thau notes that men in most western cultures have few ways
to tastefully showcase their individuality especially when it comes to
formal wear. It’s time for change, Thau believes. “Cufflinks are a great
way to show someone’s taste and personality. Unfortunately, some
men like to dress as simply as possible.” Turquoise Mosaic set in sterling combines many elements
He points out that certain men will only wear cufflinks once in like copper and shells; No two alike; Courtesy Alan K. Thau
their life like when they dress up for a wedding or a similar formal
event. So, if a gentleman has only one pair of cufflinks—they should
express his personality and exhibit his own flair. But stylish doesn’t
have to mean stuffy. Thau explains, “You can look special by wearing
some cufflinks without a tie! When I go out in Cancun, I wear
cufflinks with linen pants and a linen long sleeve guayabera shirt with
French cuffs.”
Ladies Love Cufflinks
Women can wear his cufflinks too, he reminds. And why not?
There are so many French cuff shirts just begging to be completed
with the perfect cufflink. A properly selected cufflink adds a silent
statement of power dressing to a lady’s outfit. We like that.
Style is a way to say who you are

without uttering a word.
Metallic Meteorite forged with Damascus steel, set in
sterling; Courtesy Alan K. Thau

Contact Diana Jarrett at diana@dianajarrett.com and read www.color-n-ice.com www.dianajarrett.com

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