Sports cars and jewelry may not seem to have much in common, but take a closer look and you’ll see that they frequently share common design elements: sleek lines, polished metal, bold color palettes and more. These design choices project status, power, and affluence; qualities likely to appeal to men.
Ever seen a pair of cufflinks masquerading as hubcaps? These high-polished metal pieces sure look like them. And the matte black and fire-engine red color scheme is likely to appeal to men who love sports cars. The same goes for the geometric symmetry of the circle-within-a-circle-within-a-circle design.
Cufflinks image courtesy of Craig Selimotic Danforth.
This ID bracelet looks like a motorcycle chain in many ways. It is made of two-toned metal, has a continuous locking pattern, and flathead screws that are integral to the design. These elements make for a bold, masculine statement that any motorcyclist would feel comfortable wearing while riding.
Many would say the lines of this channel set diamond ring resembles the grille of a car. And its angular shape mimics a hood ornament. It’s easy to imagine these design similarities winning over car enthusiasts.
Channel set ring image courtesy of Gem East Corporation.
Matte black and fire-engine red are popular color choices for fast machines. The designers of this watch clearly paid homage to these speedsters with the same bold palette. In another nod to automotive design, the watch’s spokes and dials are designed like a dashboard and the stitching in the band is similar to the stitching you’d see in a vintage car seat.
Most recently, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, 49 companies used the car’s logo on watches, cologne, commemorative Mustang leather jackets, nail polish, video games, die-cast models, apparel, “and probably a million other products,” according to an April 2013 article in Marketing Daily.
Design crossovers between the automotive and jewelry industries is nothing new, and now you too can see how some of men’s favorite toys have impacted the personal style of men’s fashion and jewelry design.
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