Bold jewelry is no longer just for women, especially on the red carpet. Over the past year, men have increasingly chosen to elevate the classic tuxedo with eye-catching accessories. Brooches and lapel pins add notable flair, breaking up traditional black-tie formality while infusing a personal touch.
Bianca Jagger and Mick Jagger, London, 1972. Fairchild Archive/WWD
The history of men’s jewelry trends traces back to the royal courts of old and the extravagant flamboyance surrounding the “peacock revolution” of the 1970s. Style icons like Mick Jagger challenged conventions with their daring personal style, while designer Pierre Cardin revolutionized menswear in the era with tailored suiting that featured exaggerated shoulders and nipped-in waist. Fast forward to the 1980s, when eye-catching jewelry as DNR, or Daily News Record, wrote at the time, “distinguished the debonair from the dull.” Statement pins made in gold and sterling silver from both accessible to high-end jewelry brands like Tiffany were all the rage.
Colman Domingo, 2025 Golden Globes. Timothée Chalamet, 2025 Oscars, and Louis Hamilton, 2025 Met Gala.
Today, men’s jewelry has evolved further, with ornate vintage pins and diamond-encrusted brooches stealing the spotlight in standout red carpet moments. Timeless statements have been made by Timothée Chamalet, Louis Hamilton, Adrien Brody, Jeff Goldblum and Colman Domingo, who consistently bring flair to their unforgettable red carpet style, adding bold jewelry choices that never disappoint.
As the 2026 award season draws closer, beginning with the Golden Globes, we’re keeping an eye out to see who will continue to push boundaries and keep red carpet fashion fresh and exciting. Until then, here are a few of our favorite men’s jewelry moments from the subtle to the sublime on the red carpet.
