How to Wear Man Jewelry, featuring Philip Crangi

Pulling off man jewelry can be tricky and daunting at times. Which pieces to pair together, how much is too much, how to keep it all looking masculine, etc.

Who better to show us the ropes than my favorite jewelry designer, and one of our style inspirations here at TSB.com, Philip Crangi.

Philip is not only one of the most noted industry leaders and trendsetters in jewelry design, he’s also a friendly, down-to-earth guy with badass personal style. Between his fine jewelry collection Philip Crangi which combines age-old techniques with a unique palette of gold, wrought iron and steel, and his edgier diffusion collectionGiles & Brother (a collaboration with his sister Giles), Phil has managed to find the perfect balance between fineness and ruggedness in order to put out some of the most wearable pieces in the men’s jewelry game.

Here, we caught up with Philip in New York’s meatpacking district so he could give us a taste of what he does best.

1. Let the Jewelry Speak

“Here I’m keeping it simple with just enough personal jewelry to make this basic look mine“.

Let the jewelry speak for itself. A simple, well-fit neutral look is a great canvas to showcase some statement pieces. You don’t need other elements competing for attention (i.e. other accessories, bold colors, etc).

Bonus Tip: Although hand-crafted with fine jewelry techniques that Philip studied at the renowned Rhode Island School of Design, the majority of Phil’s pieces have a toughness and manliness to them – an embedded dagger in one neckless, and an anchor in the other, for example.

Stainless steel necklace and 14k gold necklace both by Philip Crangi. Shirt by Louis Vuitton. Vintage trousers. Shoes by YSL. Shades by Bottega Veneta. “Arceau” watch by Hermes.

2. The Importance of Scale

“The cuff is a lot fancier in this look – it’s from my fine jewelry collection, but its scale keeps it chic and casual. Scale is one of the most important things to consider with men’s jewelry. It’s better to have several smaller pieces – one big chunky thing rarely looks masculine and always looks dated”

Bonus Tip: A man of true style shows his taste level in everything he does. Take a look at the decor in Phil’s amazingly chic home.

Rail road spike ring in 14k by Giles & Brother. Stainless steel and 14k gold cuff and Iron and gold anchor necklace both by Philip Crangi. Shirt by American Apparel. Chinos by RRL. Sandals by Baleciaga. Double belt by Comme des garcon. “Cape Cod” watch by Hermes.

The man also understands the importance of a good pair of shades. These were only the few pairs that were on his kitchen table when we arrived…

3. Amp Up Your Classics

Another example of keeping it simple and adding personal touches with jewelry.

“I’m feeling pretty classic this summer with just one or two perfect pieces of jewelry – my favorite watch, a simple leather cuff (a new classic from my Giles and Brother

collection) and my gold rail road spike ring”

Bonus Tip: Philip wears his watches to the inside of his wrist, since they seem to twist halfway around on him naturally anyway. It’s a great unique touch and also a good way to protect the watch face from banging around.

Bonus Tip II: Few things work better than rugged man jewelry and cool skin art.

Rail road spike ring in 14k, Leather “visor” cuff bracelet and Striped rope belt all fromGiles & Brother.  Oxford by Brooks Brothers Black Fleece. Trousers by Acne. Shoes by YSL. “Cape Cod” watch by Hermes. Shades by Cutler and Gross.

4. Transformative Effect

“Here’s a good example of layering to get volume, plus i’m wearing all my fave’s together – a good summer look”

This look proves the power that the right jewelry can have. The pieces here completely change the look and feel of this tank + shorts + sneaker outfit. Genius.

Rail road spike ring in 14k, Leather “visor” cuff bracelet, Striped rope wrap bracelt all from Giles & Brother. Stainless steel and 14k gold necklaces both from Philip Crangi.

Tank top by Dries Van Notten. Shorts by Kolor. High tops by Gola. Timepiece by Swatch. Vintage Wayfarer II shades by Ray-Ban.

Thanks, as always, for reading – and special thanks to Philip for participating!

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