Ah, cuffing season. A colloquial term that has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among millennials, to refer to the time during the autumn and winter months when people tend to seek and form romantic relationships after perhaps one too many summer flings. As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, many find themselves longing for companionship and stability. This often leads to an increase in dating and relationship activity, with people ‘cuffing’ themselves to a partner for the season.
This year, “cuffing season” is a term that also applies to the world of fine jewellery: Cuff bracelets are a major trend for autumn/winter. Interestingly, cuffs in high fashion seem to indicate the opposite of the cultural phenomenon of “cuffing season” – they are all about individuality and self-empowerment.
On the catwalks of fashion houses such as Saint Laurent, Alaïa and Jonathan Simkhai, cuffs looked less like gladiators and more like Egyptian royalty. Designers are experimenting with different shapes, forms and scales to make the style feel fresh and modern. Stacked, oversized or worn on the upper arm, cuffs are more personal than ever.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite cuffs currently on the market – from organic shapes that can be worn in any direction, to substantial solid metals that make a statement on the wrist. This is a cuff season we can get behind!
