Men's accessories

Hackett London's men's accessories finish a full working week the way it started: vegetable-tanned leather, seven-fold silk and solid brass, built to last well beyond a single season.

Leather built to last

A brass buckle doesn't loosen after a year of daily wear, unlike the hollow-core version that warps under constant pressure. Hackett London's men's accessories run on vegetable-tanned calfskin across wallets, belts and watch straps — a standard held since the brand's founding in 1983.

Silk and the small details

A tie in seven-fold silk holds its knot from morning to evening without needing a re-tie. Among the men's accessories worth knowing are the hand-printed pocket squares and enamel cufflinks — small pieces that carry a lot of quiet detail through a formal day.

How many accessories at once?

The safest rule for men's accessories caps visible metal at three pieces — watch, cufflinks, buckle — before it starts to compete with itself. An unpressed linen square and a plain leather belt round things off without either one overpowering the other.

Caring for men's accessories

A nourishing cream every couple of months keeps men's accessories in leather supple, kept away from direct heat, which dries the material faster than daily use ever will.

What men's accessories should you start with?

A dark brown leather belt, a slim cardholder and a navy silk tie cover most working occasions on their own. Cufflinks and a pocket square come next, once there's room for more personality.

How can you tell good material quality in leather accessories?

By an even surface with no synthetic coating and cleanly finished edges that don't fray. A light, natural smell is normal in genuine leather and not a sign of poor quality.