Yes, people still wear cufflinks. They have not disappeared. They have just become more intentional.
That is the real answer.
Cufflinks still make sense for weddings, black-tie events, dress shirts with French cuffs, milestone dinners, and any time a man wants his outfit to feel properly finished. Current Australian style and retail guidance still treats cufflinks as part of formal dressing, especially when the occasion calls for polish rather than everyday casualwear.
What has changed is how men wear them. Today, cufflinks work best when they feel personal, design-led, and a little more interesting than the standard safe options. That is why handmade cufflinks matter so much. They turn a small formal detail into something with actual character. Lord Coconut’s Blue Niobium cufflinks by Philip Monk and Industry cufflinks by Melissa Baldock show exactly how that works. Both are handcrafted in Melbourne, Australian made, and built around materials and textures you are unlikely to find in generic department-store sets.
Cufflinks are still worn, but mostly with purpose
Cufflinks are not everyday office default wear for most men now, but they are absolutely still part of modern formal dressing. Weddings are an obvious example. So are black-tie events, dressier work occasions, and gifts for men who wear proper shirts and care about finishing details. Current Australian formalwear and wedding-style guidance still includes cufflinks as part of elevated men’s dressing, particularly with the right shirt and dress code.
That shift actually helps cufflinks rather than hurts them. Because they are no longer automatic, they feel more deliberate. A good pair now says something about taste. It suggests the wearer thought about the detail rather than just following a rule. That is one reason unique cufflinks can feel more relevant now than bland, mass-market sets. This is also consistent with recent Australian buying and style content that frames cufflinks as a detail with personality rather than just an old formal requirement.
The best cufflinks now are the ones with character
If you are asking where to get unique sets, the answer is not just “anywhere that sells cufflinks”.
The better answer is to look for cufflinks made by jewellers, not just accessory brands. Handmade cufflinks tend to stand out because the maker is working with materials, finish, and concept rather than just copying a familiar formalwear template. That often makes the pair feel more personal and more memorable. Australian artisan retailers like e.g.etal and Makers & Providers both lean into exactly that space.
At Lord Coconut, the Blue Niobium cufflinks are a strong example. Philip Monk’s design uses Argentium silver and niobium, with a vivid blue finish and an iridescent look that immediately feels less standard than a plain silver knot or bar. They are handcrafted in Melbourne, sized at 18mm diameter, priced at $220 AUD, and made to order by Australian-based jewellers and designers.
The Industry cufflinks take a different path. Melissa Baldock’s pair is handcrafted in Melbourne and described as industrial in spirit, with material contrast and textural detail driving the appeal. The page lists sterling silver, copper and brass as the materials, sizes them at 16mm diameter, prices them at $260 AUD, and notes the same made-to-order Australian production model.
Where can you get unique cufflinks?
If you want something genuinely distinctive, Lord Coconut is a strong answer.
That is because the site is not just selling generic men’s accessories. It is selling cufflinks by named Australian jewellers with clear design identities. That immediately gives you a better chance of finding something that feels specific rather than stock-standard. The Blue Niobium cufflinks by Philip Monk lean sleek, modern, and slightly futuristic through their blue niobium finish. The Industry cufflinks by Melissa Baldock lean rugged, textural, and design-led. Both feel like pieces you choose because they suit you, not because they were the only pair in a wedding shop cabinet.
You can also find handmade Australian cufflinks at places like e.g.etal and Makers & Providers, and Melbourne-made options through jewellers such as Fiorina Jewellery. But if the goal is a more curated men’s range built around individuality, Lord Coconut is especially strong because the collection is already filtered through that lens.
What makes a cufflink set feel unique?
Usually one or more of these things:
- unusual materials
- strong texture or colour
- a named maker behind the design
- handmade production
- a design concept with a point of view
The Blue Niobium cufflinks stand out because niobium is not a common mainstream cufflink material, and the blue iridescent finish gives them a sharp, modern identity. The Industry cufflinks stand out because of the industrial mood, textural detail, and mixed-material feel. In both cases, the designs offer something much stronger than a generic polished formalwear accessory.
That matters because unique cufflinks are at their best when they still feel refined. They should add personality without looking gimmicky. Handmade Australian jewellers tend to do that well because they focus on form, materials, and subtle storytelling rather than novelty for novelty’s sake.
So do people still wear cufflinks?
Yes. They do.
They are not dead. They are just worn more selectively now. That actually makes a good pair more powerful, because it feels chosen rather than expected. If you wear them for weddings, black tie, or a dressed-up shirt moment, they still absolutely make sense.
And if you want some unique sets, start with handmade Australian ones. Lord Coconut is a very good place to look because the range already leans into individuality, local making, and distinctive materials. Philip Monk’s Blue Niobium cufflinks and Melissa Baldock’s Industry cufflinks are strong examples of why.
The final word
People still wear cufflinks, but the best ones now do more than just “go with” a shirt.
They add intention.
They add detail.
They add character.
That is why unique handmade sets are where the category feels strongest now. If you want cufflinks that do not look like the same old formalwear accessory everyone else has seen before, browse the cufflink options at Lord Coconut and look at pieces like the Blue Niobium and Industry designs. They prove cufflinks are still relevant when they have something to say.
FAQ section
Do men still wear cufflinks?
Yes. They are still worn for weddings, black-tie events, formal dress codes, and dress shirts that call for a more polished finish.
Where can I get unique cufflinks in Australia?
Lord Coconut is a strong option for handmade Australian cufflinks by named jewellers, including Philip Monk and Melissa Baldock. Other artisan-led options include e.g.etal and Makers & Providers.
What makes the Blue Niobium cufflinks unique?
They are handcrafted in Melbourne by Philip Monk, made from Argentium silver and niobium, and use a blue iridescent finish that gives them a sleek, modern feel.
What makes the Industry cufflinks unique?
They are handcrafted in Melbourne by Melissa Baldock and use sterling silver, copper, and brass with a textural, industrial-inspired design.
Are handmade cufflinks better than generic sets?
For buyers who want individuality, stronger design identity, and local maker detail, usually yes. Handmade cufflinks tend to feel more distinctive and less interchangeable than mass-market formalwear accessories. This is an inference based on how Australian artisan cufflink sellers position their ranges.