# 3D Cufflinks Shapeway's Cufflink Creator Makes Elevated Styles For Your Wrists By Rachel | Published 2009-05-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-cufflinks-shapeway References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/style/accessories/custom-3d-printed-metal-cufflinks/) & [shapeways](http://www.shapeways.com/creator/cufflinks/index) Cufflinks are an old classic, but Shapeway is changing their design in very cool ways with their new 3D design. The 3D cufflinks are made of metal, and use [3D Rapid Prototyping technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops) to make the effect. It seems like a great gift for the less traditional man. The 3D metal cufflinks cost $50 on the Shapeway website. **Implications** - Cufflinks used to be a bland [menswear accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1), but modern cufflinks express the wearer's personality. In a corporate setting, clever cufflinks can reinforce a man's [personal brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signet-print-kit) or business philosophy; in a personal setting, cheeky cufflinks may form a conversation starter. By creating tactile cufflinks that turn traditional designs on their head, menswear manufacturers revive a dying accessory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Menswear Accessories:** The rise of 3D printing technology presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create modern, customizable designs for traditional menswear accessories. - **Personalized Business Branding:** Clever and unique designs for traditional menswear accessories, such as cufflinks, can be used to express a personal brand or reinforce a business philosophy. - **Revival of Classic Accessories:** By using innovative technology and modern designs, menswear manufacturers have the opportunity to revive traditional accessories and appeal to a younger demographic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Menswear Fashion:** Menswear fashion companies can incorporate 3D printing technology to create unique and personalized accessories for customers. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods companies can take advantage of 3D printing technology to create limited edition and customizable accessories with a high perceived value. - **Corporate Gifting:** Companies can make use of personalized and innovative menswear accessories, such as 3D-printed cufflinks, as unique and memorable corporate gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Gold-Plated Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-cufflinks.md) - [Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuff-watch.md) - [Personalized Jewelry Cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/name-drop-cuff.md) - [Minimalist Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-try-on-technology.md) - [Radical Watch Clasp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-concept-1.md) - [Iconic Jewelry Cuff Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1.md)