Men's cufflinks

Hackett London's men's cufflinks are cast in rhodium-plated brass and finished with a mechanism built for the daily reach of the cuff, not the once-a-year wedding drawer.

Metal and finish

Rhodium plating slows tarnish noticeably, keeping a mirror finish through a long sleeve and constant contact with the shirt hem. Hackett London's men's cufflinks use a butterfly back closure as standard on the formal models, which sits tighter than a simple bar fitting and rarely works loose across a working day.

Detail worth knowing

A hand-set enamel face resists chipping better than a lacquered one, a technique Hackett London has used continuously since its first accessories collection. It's the sort of construction that separates men's cufflinks built to last from the sort that turn up in a Christmas cracker.

How to wear cufflinks with the rest of the kit

The most reliable rule pairs men's cufflinks and buckle in the same metal tone rather than matching pattern for pattern. A navy enamel cufflink with a matte silver tie bar reads as considered rather than matched, which is the whole point.

Do cufflinks work with any shirt?

No — cufflinks need a French or double cuff, since the fastening relies on two facing buttonholes rather than a single button. On a standard barrel cuff, a matching shirt button is the only metal detail on offer.

What's the difference between a butterfly back and a bullet back?

A butterfly back locks with a hinged toggle that folds flat against the cuff, giving a more secure hold through a long day. A bullet back slides through more quickly but can work loose with repeated movement, which is why formal pairs favour the toggle.