Single Link Cuff

[The Grapist]

I recall reading recently (I believe in GQ) that Prada has started selling single link cuff shirts. Of course, they're probably priced at around the same price as a MTM shirt from most companies

 

[scarphe]

This will not be accepted all that well in this group but prada makes them as one of it's standard shirts.

sorry I did not see the reply above me. but foor further information they hhave been making them for sometime at least 6 to 7 years also in italian they are refered to as false french cuffs. I do not know why.

 

[SGladwell]

Harrod's has some single link cuffs in their house brand usually. They claim English manufacture but are only on about T&A's level. I own one in white. Neimans will generally carry single link cuff shirts from the Swedish brand Eton in a few colors as well. They're not great and I wouldn't buy them at MSRP. At NMLC outlets they can drop to the $20 range, at which point if they fit you well it's a no brainer.

 

[rnoldh]

Originally Posted by Alexander Kabbaz

Single link cuffs should be made with a thicker interlining to retain the heft lost by not being doubled. In the history of shirts, single link cuffs are considered the most formal. They are far more formal than folding French cuffs and the only proper cuffs for full dress wear.

I'm sure that Alex is correct per the rules.

I don't have any single link cuff shirts but I like the look and will certainly consider some in the future. Especially if they are available as a value, like at NMLC as has been pointed out.

I wonder if any of our SF connoisseurs ( manton, will, sator, aportnoy, iammatt etc.) have any?

 

[nioh]

I have one ordered but still to be delivered to me by Anna M. It's a light blue herringbone made of a linen/cotton blend. I was somewhat reluctant by the idea at first but gave in after she insisted and showed me a few samples.

 

[Sator]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

I wonder if any of our SF connoisseurs ( manton, will, sator, aportnoy, iammatt etc.) have any?

I have Charles Nakhle make all of my dress shirts with single link cuffs.

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by Sator

I have Charles Nakhle make all of my dress shirts with single link cuffs.

For real? That's sorta gay.

 

[Sator]

Originally Posted by Connemara

For real? That's sorta gay.

Gabriele d'Annunzio (1863-1938) - poet, dandy and notorious skirt chaser:

They have a definite fin de siècle, art nouveau sort of elegance to them.

 

[cuffthis]

NNNNNOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Single link cuffs are an abomination and only exist because Kabbaz espouses them. I think he has some kind of Commie-Pinko agenda behind it.

Cuff links are elegant. They deserve better. The weight of the cuff link causes any single link shirt, no matter how heavy the extra facing in the cloth, to be disproportionate.

Link cuff shirts are the sartorial equivalent of square toed shoes, DB with notch lapels, braces with belts, black suits.......................

DO NOT GO THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sator]

Originally Posted by cuffthis

Cuff links are elegant. They deserve better. The weight of the cuff link causes any single link shirt, no matter how heavy the extra facing in the cloth, to be disproportionate.

What on earth are you talking about?

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by Sator

Gabriele d'Annunzio (1863-1938) - poet, dandy and notorious skirt chaser:

They have a definite fin de siècle, art nouveau sort of elegance to them.

A man after my own heart

I tried a link cuff and found that it was novel but little else. I think they probably carry a negative association as too sharp. I have noticed in several English films when they wanted to make a character flashy, dodgy or cheesy they would put him in this type of cuff. The entire effect is not unlike the sort of person who would wear strips of the shirt body cloth as an edge decoration on their white collar and/or cuffs.

Fortunately I have a lot of shirts and the shirt was made with a button so that I can fasten it like an ordinary button cuff which is probably what I will do.

Although from the phoo with the extended arm you can see that with chain links the cuff stays relatively closed.

 

[cuffthis]

look at the pics. Cuff links add weight to the bottom of the sleeve. Double cuffs are the natural compliment to that. Single cuffs cause the cuff link to look to heavy at the end of the sleeve.

Balance and symetry.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by cuffthis

look at the pics. Cuff links add weight to the bottom of the sleeve. Double cuffs are the natural compliment to that. Single cuffs cause the cuff link to look to heavy at the end of the sleeve.

Balance and symetry.

There is truth to this. The French cuff looks richer. There is a novelty effect of the link cuff because it is different. Although Paris shirts let me know that a lot of customers ask for this link cuff. I think it's wrong for a business suit and I think using it is an example of trying to hard, in the mind of the average office working observer. I dont think having people wonder whats going on with your cuff is an admirable detail.

 

[Sator]

Originally Posted by cuffthis

look at the pics. Cuff links add weight to the bottom of the sleeve. Double cuffs are the natural compliment to that. Single cuffs cause the cuff link to look to heavy at the end of the sleeve.

Balance and symetry.

Depends on the cufflink actually. I tend to wear snaps with mine which overcomes the potential concerns you have. I also avoid all large, heavy or bulky cufflinks.

With full dress shirts link cuffs are de rigeur. What then?

 

[cuffthis]

Originally Posted by Sator

Depends on the cufflink actually. I tend to wear snaps with mine which overcomes the potential concerns you have. I also avoid all large, heavy or bulky cufflinks.

With full dress shirts link cuffs are de rigeur. What then?

Other than full white tie and tails, the link cuff is a sartorial aboration.

I have 1,400 pairs of snap cuff links, in all sizes, weights. I know just a little about them. All of the pairs in my collection are heavy enough to warrant double cuffs.

You disagree? Post pictures of them with your single link cuffs. Most likely I have a similar pair. I'll post pictures of me wearing them with double cuffs. Let's let the informed readers of SF decide.