November 30, 2005, - 3:08 pm
Men-the New Women-Alert: Jewelry for Men (the Brad Pitt Effect)
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Uh-Oh! It’s another episode in the continuing crisis of defining masculinity down in America.
Respected jewelers, like Tiffany & Co., and mass retailers, like Kay Jewelers, are trying to push a new trend–JEWELRY FOR MEN.
Yup, today’s Wall Street Journal reports on a effect. Influenced by girlie-men celebs like Pitt, singer Lenny Kravitz, and actor Orlando Bloom, the Journal claims that, “Once considered a fringe market for rockers, rappers, gay men, and gangsters, men’s jewelry is inching toward the mainstream.” Say it ain’t so.
We’re not just talking fancy watches, either. Tiffany’s now carries “sporty” men’s jewelry, including rings, pendants and bracelets. Bracelets on men? Eeuw. Nothing “sporty” about that.
The WSJ article is entitled “Men Say Bling it on.” No, real men don’t WEAR bling–or bracelets. Oh, and by the way, I guess the WSJ didn’t get the memo: the word “bling” is out. Jewelry for men should be, too!
Tags: actor, America, Brad Pitt Wears Jewelry, Debbie Schlussel Uh-Oh, Kay Jewelers, Lenny Kravitz, Orlando Bloom, singer, Smith, Tiffany, Tiffany & Co., Wall Street Journal
“Some of my best religious friends” who get through life without a TV in their homes-and don’t have a clue who Baba Wawa & Co. are are not
so sheltered after all;I have to remind them that women may now rank #1 in % of bad tattoos(except in The NBA),but they are easily a distant second in bad earrings.
jaywilton on November 30, 2005 at 3:51 pm