Cufflinks Emerge as A/W 2026's Unexpected Menswear Accessory
In the September 2026 edition of Wallpaper*, cufflinks are spotlighted as a key accessory for the upcoming autumn/winter menswear lineup, signaling a comeback of classic dressing styles. This revival is largely driven by Prada, with Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons likening their collection to 'archaeology,' as they rediscover traditional menswear elements. Simons shared backstage, “We pondered what parts of the past to keep and what new ideas to create from them,” emphasizing the beauty found in historical layers. Prada’s cufflinks were showcased on oversized shirt cuffs, crafted from materials like carved lapis and molded resin. The article highlights eight notable cufflinks, including designs from Hermès, Paul Smith, Ferragamo, Fendi, Dior, and Spinelli Kilcollin. The piece, written by Jack Moss, celebrates Prada's heritage in creating unique accessories.
Key facts
- Cufflinks are identified as a key accessory for A/W 2026 menswear in Wallpaper*'s September 2026 Style Issue.
- Prada's A/W 2026 menswear show featured cufflinks, with Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons describing the collection as 'archaeology'.
- Raf Simons said: 'We questioned what should remain, from the past – and what can you build, from what you learn?'
- Prada's cufflinks included carved lapis, malachite, tiger's eye, metal faces with chains or beads, and molded resin.
- The article lists eight of the season's best cufflinks, including Hermès, Paul Smith, Ferragamo, Fendi, and Dior.
- Spinelli Kilcollin, a Los Angeles-based jewelry label, created sterling silver cufflinks from their signature interlinked loop rings.
- Ferragamo's Gancini logo is based on hooks on the facade of Palazzo Spini Feroni in Florence, first used as a clasp in 1969.
- Jonathan Anderson's Médaillon motif at Dior is rendered in miniature for cufflinks.
- The article is by Jack Moss, Fashion & Beauty Features Director at Wallpaper*.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Prada
- Wallpaper*
- Hermès
- Paul Smith
- Ferragamo
- Fendi
- Dior
- Spinelli Kilcollin
- Palazzo Spini Feroni
- AnOther
- 10 Magazine
- Rizzoli
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Florence
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Rome