They Wore What?! 10 Obscure Men's Accessories & Jewelry

[@Chaydex]

Please do more of these obscure style videos, really interesting stuff

[@Lurker1954]

Yes, please

[@ryosaebamoi]

That's exactly what I always expected.

[@Gainsforlife]

Using a gold toothpick to flex even harder after tipping $200 on a $400 dinner

[@imjoking4169]

Bahahahaahahaha

[@jamiehughes5573]

Don't forget wiping with $100 bills on your solid gold toliet

[@bigbird4481]

I can't even imagine tipping 50%

[@Olyfrun]

Charity shouldn't be a flex, and 200 tip for a 400 dinner is charity.

[@05Rudey]

I loved the tie ring, it looked great with the blue suit. Despite being old fashioned, both the tie ring and pocket watch appeared very modern and appealing.

[@jommydavi2197]

Yes please, I'd love to know more about more obscure accessories

[@Purwapada]

. same

[@seabreeze4559]

reusable condoms, seriously

[@Konsaliki]

Detachable collars still appear somewhat sensible to me, even in our era, since the motivation which made them popular in the first place still applies to modern needs. Great video, thanks! BTW: I have ordered a trench watch by Vario (as shown in the video). Should arrive in May!

[@MrBlair-ft2li]

I have several. I buy them from Darcy’s Clothing as shown in this video.

[@tailbonetailbone9380]

Yup! I live in Brazil and really wish I had detachable collars. My lab coats keep getting their collars dirty because of the heat. I'm thinking of switching the T-shirt for the collar shirt because of this.

[@Reverend_Salem]

fun fact: modern collars are (often) detachable colalrs that are just sewed to the collar. before the development of detachable collars, collars were a part of shirts, similar to how jacket collars are attached.

[@jasonsummit1885]

I actually did have some collar studs, I thought they were cufflinks. Hmm, learn something new every day.👍

[@rsevp179]

It's not everyday I learn about men's style items that I've never head of. Bravo.

[@rafaelcastillo3834]

Was it the tie ring?

[@rsevp179]

@@rafaelcastillo3834 And the precious metal toothpick

[@kenshy10]

You know why I don't wear jewelry? Because my job is dirty filthy and I love my nice things too much to take them with me. I still love having it and getting to wear it when I go out!

[@m.m.i.9586]

I totally understand! I feel the same way about my few pieces of jewelry. An old co-worker of mine, though, doesn’t let that stop him! He loves bracelets and rings, and he wears them to work, every day, happily hauling manure, and wrangling muddy horses in stacked bracelets and big silver rings on every finger. It’s honestly impressive! 😄 I think the fellow’s got dress jewelry for special occasions, and barn jewelry, for every day.

[@andrewgillis3073]

Work is work. Your status in known to your coworkers. But out side of work, you are free to express yourself however you want. No matter your employment, you can still chose to embody a gentleman.

[@layouts77]

Fantastic content. Good to preserve the knowledge of items that current generation really isn’t going to see often.

[@RCD566]

Very informative and entertaining, thank you. As soon as I saw the "Nosegay", I thought Poirot. My apologies if you've already made a video about the following subject but Men's walking sticks are an interesting subject and I would like to know more.

[@plumpinut]

My groomsmen and I all wore Darcy detachable collars for my wedding. I love them!

[@jamesk370]

I would not mind seeing the tie tack making a comeback. They are great for keeping ones tie from flapping around in the breeze.

[@MrEazyE357]

So start wearing one.

[@Seiferboi]

I'm not one to shy away from jewelry. The back of my bedroom door is filled with hooks full of jewelry! The closest thing I have to Victorian era jewelry is the women's hat pins my mom gave me. She collected them, but decided she didn't want them anymore during one of her declutter sprees, so I took them off her hands. They now sit on my 1800s secretary desk on the gallery shelf on display, which is filled with more Victorian pieces. It's my favorite era.

[@grapplergirl10]

Tie rings, cuff links, pocket watches with fob, and a pinky signet ring are wonderful to see!

[@MrBlair-ft2li]

I’d love to see a short video on a gentleman’s walking cane. I have a small collection of canes including a replica of the Swan handle cane used in Agatha Christie’s Poirot.

[@tymonritco8578]

I have used Tie-Tacks for my entire life when wearing ties and I am 34. I love them and you can find some great ones out their cause of them not being in vogue. Keep your eyes open at estate sales and the thrift stores.

[@hannamakela6989]

I especially love the ball cufflinks often seen in your videos that incorporate semi-precious stones like onyx, malachite, and lapis lazuli!

[@marcusjay8103]

Have to say, I really do appreciate the look of the 'Tie Ring' 👌🏼 Really cleans up the bottom of the knot and leaves a lot cleaner appearance, especially if the ring is slim and relatively plain in appearance.

[@maximilianopatroniserrano7697]

I quite like the idea of the tie ring.

[@hannahcostanzo7488]

I love love love Robin and the Seven Hoods...didn't expect to see it here, but as they say, you've either got or you haven't got style!

[@Itsallsotiresome]

If you got it, you stand out a mile!

[@TKnightcrawler]

If I needed glasses, I'd go for that retractable chained spectacles thing. That's really cool. And I do like the idea of tie rings.

[@fakeidonthaveahandle]

It's nice to know that even back then, bullies were harassing those of us with poor vision.😂

[@rafaelcastillo3834]

This is my first time hearing about tie rings and NOW I WANT ONE!

[@Gainsforlife]

Don’t do it

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Do it! I get many compliments from ladies when I wear mine. Lets start a movement!! lol

[@WLHS]

We’re you not a Boy Scout or a cub...?

[@giovannigobbi4832]

It's been a while since you made such a video, this is just spectacular

[@MissSiobahnMaebh]

PLEASE! More videos on obscure, defunct men's jewelry items.

[@edwardsnyder4264]

A wristlet was "bequeathed" to Diana Prince/Wonder Woman by Steve Trevor in the 2017 movie. Was not aware of the name. Thanks

[@Kotifilosofi]

I wish men wore more jewellery and interesting details. They look so cool!

[@elit2175]

I could listen to Preston all day long.

[@jasonwilliams5402]

I learn so much from this channel!!!

[@planetfall5056]

The fact that you can say tussy mussy without giggling proves you have a willpower stronger than adamantium.

[@Lou.B]

Love the history that you often bring to your videos; this one is especially rich! And fitting also that the Crosby/Sinatra/Martin clip you showed was a delightful song by the great Jimmy Van Heusen & Sammy Cahn: "You've either got or your haven't got Style"! (easy to find on YT, but I didn't post it, just in case it would cause you trouble!) Thanks for another great lesson!

[@johanjohansen7572]

I wear detachable collars and pince-nez glasses very often

[@waltski4375]

Thank you for the video, as it was both entertaining an informative. I have a tie pin, which I use occasionally. Depending on the material/weave of the tie, and, if you are careful, you can safely use a tie pin without damaging the tie.

[@thomasallen3818]

I’m the proud owner of a beautiful working WWl era trench watch. I used to wear it, but because it’s not waterproof, now just admire it in my collection.

[@detective_alexander]

*Greetings gentlemen, you should make a video talking about walking canes, it´s an interesting and atypical topic, I am personally interested in it and I would appreciate it since I am bearer of that style based on the Victorian gentleman* Greetings, AM

[@quodsum319]

i want it

[@iansoutryer3189]

I second that! A highly underrated accessoire - gone out of fashion in the 1930ies. But why?

[@24934637]

Great idea! I've recently started using a walking cane myself due to a problem with chronic leg pain and I've inherited a nice black cane with a simply chased silver 'knob' handle.

[@patriotadam4091]

Stickpins are amazing. I love it

[@asn6758]

I love the videos you guys have done across the years. I want to name a specific sentence from this video as being especially well-written and nailing the tone you aim to hit. Talking about collar chains, Preston says, "We think they are better suited for a modern, fashion-forward look than traditional menswear." It's an exemplary sentence because it takes the piece of jewelry and puts it in two contexts: 1. What the Gentleman's Gazette aims to have expertise about ("classic menswear"). 2. What the Gentleman's Gazette does not pretend to have expertise about ("modern, fashion-forward" menswear). The sentence judges the jewelry in the context of classic menswear while making no judgement about how it might succeed or fail within the context of modern fashion. The sentiment, on the one hand, demonstrates the Gentleman's Gazette's genuine expertise on its focus, educating the public about the history of menswear with an emphasis on the early to mid-20th century. The sentiment, on the other hand, avoids a tongue-clucking, old-fogey whine about what the kids are up to. That's one sentence--but the whole video is excellent. Great work.

[@ironheavenz]

I need to wear live flowers on my suit! love the idea!

[@ianmelonie6440]

I own tie pins , cuff links , watch chains with pocket watch and about 40 ring I love wearing all of them

[@sandromatthiouz7413]

Whenever this video began, I thought there was an "antique menswear" ambiance, then I saw Aaron wrote the script. This video was definetely one of my favourite since a long time, really glad you collaborated to make it such that good !

[@AntiqueMenswear]

Too kind 😁 🙏 You have a keen eye!

[@J.S.R.Berendsen]

Yes please,sirs! Let us see more of this kind of content. Thank you!

[@nataliepeterson1941]

Incredibly source of information, in an elegant style, well documented, definitely the best channel I've found. Did I mention they're charming also?

[@dr4win9f00l]

Oh my god I'm absolutely bringing back the retractable chain brooch so I can FINALLY stop losing my mask all over the place.

[@thevintageenglishman]

Dear Gentleman's Gazette..... Thank you for this excellent video presentation. Nice to see some of the more obscure men's jewelry being presented here. As a devotee of such items I would love to see a part 2 to this and a part 3 on this subject matter. Many thanks again..

[@adamkun5524]

More history is always welcome!

[@TheMan00007]

I'm getting a jeweled platinum toothpick.

[@rafaelcastillo3834]

The more I think about it , the more I like the idea of toothpick jewelry.

[@KRW628]

I wore a wristlet with a pocket watch in it in the mid 70s (I've still got it someplace). City bus drivers wore them for years. The watch was angled so that the driver could read it with hands on the steering wheel. I thought it was cool, so I got one. They're still available today on Ebay.

[@rodrigoparedes7764]

Great video. I think an honorable mention to the watch section would have been the Cartier Santos Dumont watch, worn first in 1904 (might be wrong on the date), by aviator and inventor Alberto Santos Dumont. Santos Dumont was friend of Louis Cartier and commissioned a watch he could use it while flying. This makes it the first pilot watch ever. He is also credited as popularizing the wristwatch. Thank you for a great video!

[@marioburgos712]

More knowledge and options to have fun with? This is my lucky day! I used to wear tie pins with my uniform, and now I'm eager to try the tie ring :D

[@JessHull]

A collar chain from Aliexpress....Classy!

[@andresaparicio3781]

The zoot chain, double and single loop watch chains that were very long and decorative

[@TomF1970]

This is a great! I would love to see more obscure fashion items. I specifically enjoyed the part of the retractably chain brooch for glasses.

[@AnOdinaryReaper]

Well it’s 2024 and I’ve never been informed about a tie pin but found one. Beautiful piece with matching cuff links. The style must be revived 💯

[@sashrill]

i dig the collar chain. not too gaudy but with fine links

[@tomfrazier1103]

Big Pimpin'. My Great Uncle had a retractable gold toothpick in the 1980s. I lately have dug up a brass tweezers/ear wax spoon combination. I grew up working class, but have been by Mom's remarriage, tangentially exposed to "Old money". As an antiquarian I was given some of these items, as well as cases of 78s. After our Civil War, some wealthy planters "Wagon trained" for SoCal., involving themselves in citrus production, intermarrying with Yankees at times.

[@chriscafferky4497]

I'd love to see more obscure men's items. Jewelry, clothing, anything.

[@alexcomo4956]

One of my old coworkers had so much obscure men's jewelry. He had something like a tie ring, but it was much taller than a ring, in fact it was big enough to cover the entire knot.

[@SweetieSunflower3]

Your video was both informative and engaging. I appreciate how you tackled it such a unique way. I've explored a parallel theme on Illicium London. Keep it up!

[@travisbonnette-kim5952]

As clergy, I regularly wear a collar stud but they are always simple, never showy.

[@bowtie87ss]

Fantastic content. More please.

[@GiantJake]

I actually bought a tussie mussie because of Poirot 😅 I love it!

[@onerandombruh]

You know, some of these are actually great (on the sophisticated side of things)...

[@JayWalkerOnline]

I would love if you guys did a video on classic men's sleepwear. History, options today, materials, good brands, etc

[@iansoutryer3189]

I second that. In particular traditional, buttoned pyjamas seem to have gone out of fashion - replaced by "lounge suits". A place where you still find them is "Woods of Shropshire".

[@dcarbs2979]

Could go for a classic banyan. More of an indoor day-coat than sleepwear though. Antique classy version of the onesie

[@carltrotter7622]

16:30 - Exactly the scene I thought of when you first brought it up!

[@viclucyzia]

This was very interesting. Never enough of learning history. Thank you again.

[@andresep]

I would like to see more videos like this.

[@griffin5226]

We should make the signet ring around the tie a bigger thing

[@bronovalter391]

So many things in this video that I will now be looking for in antique and thrift shops! I already have a collection of cufflinks and tie bars including such oddities as a slide rule and PT109 tie bar., but I now must have at least one tussie mussie! Thanks!

[@humester]

Your outfit today looks good and the colors are well coordinated. It suits you much better than the loud, and in my view, ill-matched outfits I often see you wearing. I often see some very nice outfits on this channel but I see many outfits that I feel are not well put together. Each to his own, I guess. Anyway, just wanted to say what you're wearing today suits you well.

[@m83kid]

More videos on this subject please!!

[@mordeys]

there is something so manly about a pocket watch. i remember my grandpa pulling his out of the front of his bib overalls. he was covered in dirt or oil..grubby from work. he would pull his blue and white hancker chief out wipe his hands then pull out that watch. to tell me it was about time for my mom to come get me or when it was time for us to go in the house for lunch grandma had made.

[@jeffner1233]

Yeah pocket watches are awesome I wish people started wearing them again

[@gerardacronin334]

My Dad used to wear a pocket watch in the 1960s. When waistcoats went out of fashion he switched to a wristwatch.

[@edgaraquino2324]

Nice!😊

[@mordeys]

@@edgaraquino2324 thank you for commenting on this old post...it brought the memories right back when i reread what my comment was. Thank you!

[@bryanreilly1290]

Great video. Very interesting. I've been waiting for a Poirot appearance lol He is one of my favorite characters of all time

[@rafaelcastillo3834]

This particular iteration of Poirot was mentioned in other GG videos, but I don't recall the topic.

[@zaurike]

The military-style Perregaux is very reminiscent of Rowan Atkinson’s watch in Blackadder IV.

[@ravipeiris4388]

Bravo, great information. I love wearing watches and cuff links and am looking to revive some of the other accessories discussed in this lovely video, thank you. Yes, please keep building up our knowledge base with more videos like these, Ravi Peiris M.D.

[@keith6351]

Love the obscure style video, keep up the good work

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

I used to have a pewter tussie-mussie. I couldn't keep the flowers from falling out. I might still have it somewhere. I'll have to go look.

[@FreeGerm]

Love these videos!

[@hardikmahalwar1025]

I love the scarf ring

[@henrycollins2478]

My favorite accessory that I don’t own is a money clip with a watch in it.

[@steve1311]

Good information , thanks.

[@nunyabiznez6381]

No mention of the watch fob??? I have several but few people wear them today.

[@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731]

I wear a pinky ring, watch and cuban link chain i keep tucked in but certainly noticable. I also have a nice gold money clip with a turtle sitting on the base with turquoise inlay on the shell and Sapphire inlay eyes. I wear jewelry but i prefer quality pcs over quantity or gaudy.

[@reverendhortons2782]

Quality content, Preston. Engaging and educational. Thank you.

[@andrewgillis3073]

My step-grandfather wore detachable collars and I remember finding some spare ones in his home office. More recently, laundry services would ‘turn’ collars and cuffs to make a shirt last longer. Sadly, it is no longer done. As far as nosegays, I’ve seen a few that have fine enameled flowers. They look awesome. I’m a fan of label stick pins as well.

[@bendadestroyer]

*I've always liked the look of trench watches but never knew what they were called.*

[@icalexander]

Very interesting. I have a few tie bars but I've never seen a tie ring. I have to admit I like the idea seems like a classy way to keep the tie pieces together. May have to look into one.

[@pankakotakismegalomavropou3355]

What about in the great gatsby when that Jewish businessman wore human molars or teeth as cufflinks? As a kid reading that, it really stuck with me.

[@52Royston]

I am surprised there was no mention of penknives. I always have a Swiss Army knife in a trouser pocket with a chain attached to a belt loop. That is unless I am wearing a waist coat when I have a basic one with just two blades in a waist coat pocket on the end of a watch chain,

[@dimek1943]

This is fascinating, thank you GG for this!!

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

This was a great video, although I’m surprised you didn’t show a vesta/match case, I’ve always found them to be a fairly cool idea. Also, was the scarf ring just a regular ring used on a scarf or was it a specific piece of jewelry, I ask because the one shown being worn in this video looks like a normal signet ring.

[@Domnall1234]

I figured out the knotting for wearing rings with a tie. If you go with a fuller tie knot such as the half Winsor, just don't finish the knot. Skip the last tuck through. The ring finishes the knot. Just slide the ring up into place. That way you are not in competition with a finished tie knot and can adjust it up or down to suit the look. You can use it with a smaller knot such as the oriental, but I feel that the draping fabric isn't as supported as can be. Try it out with the various tie knots (skipping the final step) and see which you prefer, and compare them to the tiering in the pictures of Kings Edward VII and George V? (at 5:47 minutes) Cheers.

[@Domnall1234]

I use a thin gold band (4mm size 10) with my tie (less is more?). My wife, who is a fashionista, labeled this a homerun in accessories. If you tend towards more bling and flash......go nuts. ;-)

[@robertfox1401]

I would love to see more men's jewelry videos as I often feel like there aren't many options for making an outfit unique as we all wear a suit, shirt and tie. Also, I love canes and would like to see a video on that too.

[@maxhorner2409]

I wear durin winter a neckercheif. I use a homemade slide similar to the tie ring only made from deer antler. I wear a wristwatch only because I keep breakin the chain on my pocket watches which I prefer.

[@Rob_Fordd]

Don't forget metal cigarette cases and fancy lighters! those were classic suite accessories long into the 20th century, I still have my great grandfather's sterling cigarette case somewhere. Nowadays of course there are gilded vape pens, juul cases, etc... for gentlemen that partake in the vice of nicotine. At least those don't leave your suite smelling bad lol!

[@Fox_Cord]

I own a retractable sterling silver cocktail swirler as a small family heirloom. You can even wear it on a chain. I have honestly never used it, but it’s a very unique and gimmicky party piece

[@efuller6770]

I am not a guy who really dresses up... ever... but I do enjoy oddities and obscure bits

[@beaver6d9]

Ok I need a necktie ring now, I dig it

[@WireHedd]

No mention of the "Prince Albert" dressing ring I see ;)

[@DownHillgamer]

Scarf rings and collar bars ans chains are cool lookin

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

Collar studs. THATS what those are!