Why Are More Men Wearing Jewellery In 2023?
Twenty or so years ago, wearing jewellery was seen as a more feminine trait, with fashion accessories for men mostly coming in the form of watches or signet rings. But over the last few years, it appears that the landscape has changed.
Today, fashion influencers across the world are showing off jewellery in the form of rings, necklaces, bracelets, and even brooches. Not only this, but men outside of fashion are joining in on the trend.
Nowadays, it’s not unusual to find men wearing several pieces of jewellery, with the stereotype of “jewellery for women” growing more and more outdated.
The question, then, is why? What is leading this change in the fashion landscape? Is there anything specific in the modern world that has fed this trend, and if so, what is it?
We’re going to attempt to answer these questions below:
Jewellery Is A Way To Boost Confidence
In our opinion, there are three key reasons why men will be wearing more jewellery in 2023. The first is confidence. Male mental health has been a big subject over the last decade, with recent statistics telling us that 55% of men do not think they are liked by others, and 58% are not satisfied with their own appearance.
Jewellery, however, is now worn as a way to boost confidence and make the wearer feel more self-assured with the way they look and the way others will perceive them. Even for those who are not fashion-conscious, jewellery can be a quick and easy way to transform your look and give yourself a bit of an edge, which can similarly build the confidence that is lacking for men in the modern world.
Jewellery Is A Statement Of The Soul
We might also be seeing more men wear jewellery because of an uprising in spiritualism. According to a recent study, US citizens who identify as spiritual increased from 18.5% in 1998 to 33.6% in 2020, and spiritual jewellery is one of the most popular ways to demonstrate this mindset.
This is also true when it comes to religion. Since 2005, for instance, the Jewish population has been growing by 0.63% annually, and religious jewellery has never been secular to one gender. Take a look at this jewish jewelry, for instance. You will see that the majority is unisex – jewellery that anyone can wear – and designed to be a statement of the belief, as well as a beautiful fashion accessory.
Jewellery Is A Modern Statement
Another reason why more men are wearing jewellery could be due to the accessibility of fashion trends in 2023. Due to social media platforms like TikTok, Youtube and Instagram, we are far more up-to-date and informed about what is trending and what isn’t. For instance, if a male movie star makes waves on a red carpet wearing jewellery, so many more men are going to see it, recognising jewellery as a way to look good, fashionable and current.
There seems to be a definitive movement happening in 2023, with stereotypes of gender and sex growing more and more irrelevant. The old ideas of masculinity and femininity have grown less defined, and more open to change, and jewellery is one of the things that has changed with the times. If men see other men wearing jewellery – and it similarly helps them to boost their confidence and signify their personality – then there’s nothing stopping them from jumping on the trend. After all, in 2023, jewellery is for everyone, and that doesn’t look to change any time soon.
