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Some men's accessories, like suspender belts, cuff links, and pocket squares, are nonessential, and a matter of personal preference. Others, like briefcases, wallets, and sunglasses, have a place in every man's closet.
East Dane's menswear buyer, Chris Green, knows what works and below he's sharing five timeless accessories every modern gentleman should own. It's best to think of each one as an investment piece since you'll want to use them for years to come.
For every category, there's a luxury, mid-range, and more affordable recommendation.
Briefcases
"A briefcase is an extremely versatile staple that should fit everything you will need for the workday. An added design bonus is that most have hide-away shoulder straps for when your hands are full."
Green's recommendations:
Luxury: Want Les Essentiels de la Vie Trudeau 17" Computer Bag, $1,295.
Mid-Range: Ben Minkoff Pebbled Leather Fulton Briefcase, $325.
Affordable: Filson Original Briefcase in Navy, $265.
Watches
"It is about a classic, clean look. I like a watch that's sleek and durable — those timepieces strike the perfect balance."
Green's recommendations:
Luxury: Braun Classic Chronograph Watch, $320.
Mid-Range: Daniel Wellington York 40mm Watch, $109.99.
Affordable: Nixon Time Teller Watch, $95.
Wallets and Money Clips
"I’m a big fan of leather goods — most of East Dane's wallets have a wonderful high-shine finish that I swear gets better over time. The wear only reinforces the piece’s authenticity."
Green's recommendations:
Luxury: Vintage Louis Vuitton Silver Monogram Money Clip, $500.
Mid-Range: Lotuff Bifold Wallet, $195.
Affordable: Il Bussetto Bifold Wallet, $115.
Sunglasses
"Nothing beats a timeless pair of sunglasses. When I want to change it up, a colored frame adds the perfect edge."
Green's recommendations:
Luxury: Linda Farrow for 3.1 Phillip Lim, $232.
Mid-Range: Han Kjobenhavn Timeless Sunglasses, $180.
Affordable: Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer Sunglasses, $155.
Weekend Bags
"Living in New York is great, but I sometimes like to escape the city on the weekends, especially in the summer. For me, the perfect weekend bag is all about versatility. It has to look good from the office to dinner, and have room for when that two-day weekend gets extended to three."
Green's recommendations:
Luxury: WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie The Hartsfield Weekender Tote, $395.
Mid-Range: Herschel Supply Co. Novel Nylon Duffel Bag, $125.
Affordable: RVCA Lampoons Duffel Bag, $66.
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