Portus Nautical Rope Bracelet // Black-Black-Red

Why do people - and even animals - adorn themselves with things like jewelry? To look good, of course, but also to attract a certain kind of attention, and give off a certain kind of energy. We like how it looks, but it's also a status symbol, or evidence of belonging to a particular culture, group, or institution. In this vein, men's jewelry by Akitsune is designed to both create a particular aesthetic, and represent a particular philosophy:

Machiavelli once said: "If a ruler wants to mimic the nature of an animal, he should choose the fox and the lion as his role model." Akitsune takes that imagery to heart, with the fox especially as the motif at the center of their collection - and their name. "Kitsune" is the Japanese word for fox - but in the folkloric sense, where foxes were imbued with preternatural powers and knowledge and often represented in abstract artistic ways. These pieces represent that same artistry, versatility, and symbolism, allowing you to wear that same sense of strength, power, and style.