The Fonderie 47 Cufflinks are probably some of the most interesting mancessories on the market.
Roland Iten is the designer behind the hybrid accessory that is the Fonderie 47 Cufflinks. Pull it out to its full length and it becomes a bracelet; close it, and it'll transform into a cufflink. Design-wise, it has a slick, mechanical look that evokes a bit of a steampunk aesthetic. The cufflinks also consist of metal from an AK-47. The reason behind this is that the brand is trying to rid Africa of assault rifles by taking the weapon and transforming it into a non-violent object.
The cufflinks are limited to 20 pairs only. Sales are going to an organization dedicated to buying and destroying the assault rifles.
Transforming Metallic Mancessories
Fonderie 47 Cufflinks Stylize Gentlemen in Two Ways
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