The Most Popular Accessories Across Europe
From watches to rings, sunglasses to gloves, Trendhim reveals the most popular fashion accessories currently dominating the European fashion market.
Integral to bringing an outfit together, fashion accessories are the ideal way to add hints of your personality into what you wear. As patterns, colours and styles come in and out of fashion, accessories such as watches, rings, chains, gloves and more, remain staples to a complete wardrobe, withstanding trend shifts.
To offer insight into the current European fashion landscape, we analysed Google search data across the last year (January 2022-2023) across European countries to reveal the most-searched accessory within each.
Europe’s Most Searched Fashion Accessories
In the UK, watches are the most popular accessory at 3,183,000 searches. This is followed by rings and sunglasses. However, rings are the most searched accessory across all European countries in our dataset - generating 7.7 million searches in the last year.
Accessory - Total searches (Jan 22 - Jan 23)*
Rings - 7,719,330
Watches - 7,666,270
Sunglasses - 3,760,940
Bracelets - 2,501,480
Necklaces - 2,139,250
Ties - 1,460,520
Scarves - 1,305,210
Gloves - 1,056,310
Belts - 868,240
Cufflinks - 711,600
Bow ties - 286,100
Pocket squares - 211,750
Tie clips - 162,620
*across European countries in our dataset (excl. Russia, see caveats)
In France, bracelets came out on top with 728,000 searches - and in Spain, ties generated 333,500 searches in the last year making, them the top most-searched accessory. Whilst, in Monaco, sunglasses take the top spot.
Reflecting the colder climates, in Belarus, gloves are the second most-searched accessory - and in Sweden, scarves are the third most-searched accessory.
How To Style Popular Accessories
If you’re keen to keep up with the European fashion trends, then we’re here to help. Here are some timeless ways men can style some of the most popular accessories revealed in our research to give your everyday outfits more of an edge.
Watches
Believe it or not, there’s a right way to wear a watch when it comes to being fashionable. Whilst it may not be as crucial to your day-to-day outfits, more formal events that require you to be suited and booted can be totally altered by the way you choose to style this popular accessory.
Generally, you need to think about the metal colour, strap material and style of your watch depending on what you’re wearing. Wear your watch loose enough to have full use of your wrist and never, ever, wear your watch over a shirt sleeve. For more dos and don’ts of watch styling visit our guide on How To Wear A Men’s Watch With Style.
Ternion | Gold-Tone Dual-Time Watch With White Dial & Rust Leather Strap
CAD $199.00
Dante II | Black Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch With Black Dial & Gold-Tone Movement
CAD $319.00
Legacy | Retro Squared Gold-tone Watch with Cream Roman Dial and Black Leather Strap
CAD $179.00
Moment | Silver-Tone Minimalist Dress Watch With White Dial & Rust Leather Strap
CAD $99.90
Phantom | Black Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch With Black Dial
CAD $99.90
Casio Vintage AQ-230A-7DMQYES
CAD $79.90
Ternion | Rose Gold-Tone Dual-Time Watch With Black Dial & Rust Leather Strap
CAD $199.00
Legacy | Retro Squared Silver-tone Watch with Cream Roman Dial and Black Leather Strap
CAD $179.00
Legacy | Retro Squared Gold-tone Watch with Cream Roman Dial and Dark Brown Leather Strap
CAD $179.00
Motus | Gold-Tone Automatic Skeleton Watch With Chocolate Brown Leather Strap
CAD $299.00
Casio Vintage AQ-230A-1DMQYES
CAD $79.90
Mamut | Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Automatic Skeleton Watch
CAD $359.00
Dante II | Gold-Tone & Black Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch With Black Dial
CAD $319.00
Legacy | Retro Squared Silver-tone Watch with Cream Roman Dial and Dark Brown Leather Strap
CAD $179.00
Dante II | Black Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch With Black Dial & Silver-Tone Movement
CAD $319.00
Onknown | Blue Tinted Mirror Glass Leather Watch
CAD $119.00
Motus | Silver-Tone Automatic Skeleton Watch With Chocolate Brown Leather Strap
CAD $299.00
Ambitio | Black Watch With Black Rotating Dial & Stainless Steel Mesh Strap
CAD $99.90
Moment | Gold-Tone Minimalist Dress Analog Quartz Movement Watch With White Dial & Rust Leather Strap
CAD $119.00
Ternion | Black and Gold-tone Dual-time Watch
CAD $199.00
Rings
Rings have been an empowering accessory for men throughout history and today's no different. There are a few key tips for styling Europe's most popular fashion accessory to ensure it accentuates your style.
Go subtle or go statement, there’s no in-between when it comes to styling rings. We recommend no more than three rings per hand - that way you type a bit better! Other key ring styling rules have been broken down in our 4 Style Tips for Wearing Men’s Rings.
8,7 mm Black Silicone Classic & Simple Ring
CAD $29.90
Evan | 8 mm Matte Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Twisted Ring
CAD $44.90
Unity | 1/4" (6 mm) Silver-tone Stainless Steel Cross Ring
CAD $39.90
8 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel With Cut Grooves Ring
CAD $39.90
Pearce | 6 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel With Twisted Look Ring
CAD $64.90
Adrian | 6 mm 925 Sterling Silver With Bark Texture Ring
CAD $99.90
Sentio | Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Curb Chain Ring
CAD $39.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Emerald Green Zirconia Signet Ring
CAD $59.90
6 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Ring
CAD $29.90
Classic Grooved Black Steel Ring
CAD $39.90
5 mm Matte Black Adjustable Stainless Steel Ring
CAD $39.90
7 mm Matte Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Ring
CAD $44.90
Sentio | Silver-Tone and Black Stainless Steel Curb Chain Ring
CAD $39.90
Fortis | 7 mm Gunmetal & Rose Gold-Tone Damascus Steel With Titanium Inlay Double Grooved Ring
CAD $129.00
Ferrum | 8 mm Brushed & Polished Black Ceramic Bevelled Edge Ring
CAD $54.90
Simple Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Ring
CAD $29.90
Hyperan | 1/3" (8 mm) Silver-tone Titanium Ring with Carbon Fibre Inlay
CAD $89.90
5 mm Matte Silver-Tone Adjustable Stainless Steel Ring
CAD $39.90
Obelius | Vintage Silver-tone Laurel Wreath Ring
CAD $59.90
Ferrum | 6 mm Polished Silver-Tone Stainless Steel D-Shape Ring
CAD $54.90
Bracelets
The key to styling men’s bracelets is the illusion of effortlessness. Whilst you may care enough to be researching how best to wear bracelets, your style should appear natural and unbothered. Some key ways to do this include ensuring your bracelets fit well, opting for natural materials and matching your bracelet style to the occasion. Explore more in our guide How To Style Men’s Bracelets Without Overdoing It.
Amalfi | Calm Mix 5-Pack Bracelet Set
CAD $49.90
Prism | Black Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Bracelet
CAD $69.90
4mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Curb Chain Bracelet
CAD $39.90
Prism | Spectrum Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Bracelet
CAD $69.90
Mediterranean | Coastal Natural Stone Beaded Bracelet Set
CAD $69.90
Adjustable Black Nylon Lucky Knot Bracelet
CAD $19.90
Pearlmania | Fiesta Bazaar Multicolour Glass Bead Bracelet
CAD $59.90
Prism | Blue Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone 2-Link Bracelet
CAD $49.90
Prism | Lime Green Gold-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone 2-Link Bracelet
CAD $49.90
Pearlmania | Garden Party Green Glass Bead Bracelet
CAD $49.90
Black Stainless Steel & Faux Leather Braided Bracelet
CAD $29.90
Icon | Black Leather, Onyx & Tiger's Eye Double Bracelet
CAD $64.90
6mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Curb Chain Bracelet
CAD $44.90
Pearlmania | Crystal Bloom Multicolour Freshwater Pearl & Glass Bead Bracelet Set
CAD $119.00
Brushed Black Stainless Steel ID Bracelet
CAD $39.90
Prism | Lime Green Gold-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Bracelet
CAD $69.90
Prism | Black Gold-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Bracelet
CAD $69.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Turquoise Sun Charm Bracelet
CAD $49.90
Prism | Lime Green Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Bracelet
CAD $69.90
Amalfi | Moon Mix 5-Pack Bracelet Set
CAD $49.90
Sunglasses
A summer staple, sunglasses are an easy way to look cool - whatever you’re wearing. The key to styling sunglasses is to choose a pair that best compliments your face shape i.e. rounded sunglasses for square-shaped heads or rectangular sunglasses for round heads. For men, the top of your sunglasses should follow the line of your eyebrows. And, it might go without saying, but don’t wear sunglasses in the dark - you don’t look cool, you just look silly.
More sunglasses styling tips can be found in our Sunglasses Guide.
Clear and Blue Gradient Geometric Horn Rimmed Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Black Classic Biker Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Black & Grey Polarised Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Brown Gradient Geometric Horn Rimmed Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Walden | Black & Gray Wade Sunglasses
CAD $74.90
Silver-Tone & Light Blue Aviator Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Black & Blue Ebony Wood Polarised Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Black & Black Sporty Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Black Aviator Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Black Polarised Titanium Aviator Sunglasses
CAD $119.00
Black & Black Groovy Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Classic Black & Black Biker Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Polarised Round Gold-tone Surgical Steel Sunglasses with Green Lenses
CAD $69.90
Vista | Silver-Tone Aviator Blue Light Blocking Clear Lens Glasses
CAD $59.90
Black Rose Wood Polarized Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Gold-Tone & Dark Green Aviator Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Brown Aviator Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Black Geometric Horn Rimmed Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Black Ebony Wood Smoke Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Black & Blue Stainless Steel Polarised Sunglasses
CAD $89.90
Necklaces
Know what story you want to tell when it comes to the chain you choose to wear. Whether it’s an engraved dog tag, a simple chain or a pendant, each can convey a particular message about the type of style you prefer and the personality beneath the look.
Match the metal hue of your chain to the rest of your accessories for a complete metallic look that accentuates your chosen colour palette and provides a well-rounded look.
Check out our Ultimate Guide To Necklaces for more styling tips.
Pearlmania | Soft Tide Freshwater Pearl Necklace
CAD $119.00
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Evil Eye Pendant Necklace
CAD $74.90
4 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Curb Chain Necklace
CAD $54.90
Pearlmania | Fiesta Bazaar Multicolour Glass Bead Necklace
CAD $89.90
White Silver-Tone Zirconia Cross Necklace
CAD $74.90
Mediterranean | Green Natural Stone Beaded Shell Charm Necklace
CAD $59.90
Prism | Black Gold-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Necklace
CAD $89.90
Pearlmania | Garden Party Green Glass Bead Necklace
CAD $74.90
Prism | Green Gold-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone 2-Link Necklace
CAD $59.90
Prism | Black Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Necklace
CAD $89.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Madonna Pendant Necklace
CAD $74.90
Pearlmania | Crystal Bloom Multicolour Freshwater Pearl & Glass Bead Necklace
CAD $149.00
Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Cross Cable Chain Necklace
CAD $44.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Fish Pendant Necklace
CAD $59.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Spiral Sun Pendant Necklace
CAD $74.90
2 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Curb Chain Necklace
CAD $54.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Zirconia Cube Pendant Necklace
CAD $59.90
8 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Cuban Chain Necklace
CAD $59.90
Prism | Dark Blue Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Necklace
CAD $89.90
Prism | Green Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone 2-Link Necklace
CAD $59.90
Ties
Last, but not least. The tie may be an archaic fashion accessory but it has withstood the test of time and continues to rank popular across Europe. Ranging in styles, colours, lengths, and widths, the tie is yet another versatile fashion accessory that can make or break formal attire.
As we touch upon in our piece, How To Wear Neck Ties it’s the material of a tie that can really make it the centrepiece of a successful outfit. Silk neckties are ideal for luxury and high-end events, whereas woollen ties provide a more rustic look. The decision you make can, pardon the pun, really tie together your look and make the statement you intend.
Suit Accessory Gift Box | Blue, Red & Silver-Tone Set
CAD $79.90
Basic Terracotta Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
Basic Wide Dark Brown Polyester Tie
CAD $44.90
Brown Polka Dot Silk Tie
CAD $59.90
6 cm Cognac Grosgrain Skinny Tie
CAD $39.90
Boho | Dark Brown & Orange Bird Pattern Silk Tie
CAD $59.90
Basic Black Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
Beige Polka Dot Silk Tie
CAD $59.90
8 cm Rust Grosgrain Tie
CAD $44.90
Light Green & Pink Floral Print Cotton Tie
CAD $54.90
Raw Handmade Dark Bordeaux Wool Tie
CAD $59.90
8 cm Gold-Tone & Blue Twin Striped Silk Tie
CAD $64.90
Basic Burgundy Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
8 cm Champagne Satin Tie
CAD $44.90
8 cm Emerald Green Satin Tie
CAD $44.90
8 cm Light Green Satin Tie
CAD $44.90
Cognac Necktie and Pocket Square
CAD $44.90
Dianthus | 6 cm Burnt Red and Blue Flower Tie
CAD $44.90
Basic Petrol Blue Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
Red Polka Dot Silk Tie
CAD $59.90