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
Legacy | Retro Squared Silver-tone Watch with Cream Roman Dial and Black Leather Strap
CAD $179.00
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 Dark Brown Leather Strap
CAD $179.00
Dante II | Gunmetal Grey Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch With Gunmetal Dial
CAD $359.00
Phantom | Black Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch With Black Dial
CAD $99.90
Moment | Silver-Tone Minimalist Dress Watch With White Dial & Rust Leather Strap
CAD $99.90
Casio Vintage AQ-230A-1DMQYES
CAD $79.90
Casio Vintage AQ-240E-7AEF Silver-Tone Resin Ana-Digi Watch
CAD $109.00
Ternion | Rose Gold-Tone Dual-Time Watch With Black Dial & Rust Leather Strap
CAD $199.00
Legacy | Retro Squared Gold-tone Watch with Cream Roman Dial and Black Leather Strap
CAD $179.00
Casio Vintage AQ-230A-7DMQYES
CAD $79.90
Dante II | Gold-Tone & Black Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch With Black Dial
CAD $319.00
Mamut | Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Automatic Skeleton Watch
CAD $359.00
Legacy | Retro Squared Silver-tone Watch with Cream Roman Dial and Dark Brown Leather Strap
CAD $179.00
Dante II | Gold-tone and Black Skeleton Watch with Leather Straps
CAD $299.00
Moment | Rose Gold-Tone Minimalist Dress Watch With White Dial & Rust Leather Strap
CAD $119.00
Ternion | Black Dual-Time Watch With Black Dial & Rust Leather Strap
CAD $179.00
Dante II | Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch With Silver-Tone Dial
CAD $339.00
Dante II | Black Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch With Black Dial & Silver-Tone Movement
CAD $319.00
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.
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Emerald Green Zirconia Signet Ring
CAD $59.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Emerald Green Zirconia Bar Signet Ring
CAD $59.90
8 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel With Cut Grooves Ring
CAD $39.90
7 mm Matte Black Stainless Steel Ring
CAD $39.90
Ferrum | 6 mm Polished Gold- & Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Step Ring
CAD $54.90
7 mm Matte Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Ring
CAD $44.90
7 mm Matte Gold-Tone Ring
CAD $44.90
Orisun | Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Larimar Stone Signet Ring
CAD $54.90
Evan | 7 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel With Trinity Knot Pattern Celtic Ring
CAD $64.90
Aesop | 8 mm Black Titanium With Silver-Tone Edges Ring
CAD $59.90
Silver-Tone Round Stainless Steel Signet Ring
CAD $54.90
Terra | 8 mm Black and Blue Bevelled Edge Tungsten Carbide Ring
CAD $99.90
Adrian | 6 mm 925 Sterling Silver With Bark Texture Ring
CAD $99.90
7 mm Gunmetal Black Stainless Steel Meander Pattern Ring
CAD $39.90
Gold-tone Surgical Steel Compass Signet Ring
CAD $59.90
Molten | 6mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Wavy Ring
CAD $59.90
Orisun | Gold-Tone African Jade Signet Ring
CAD $59.90
Aesop | 6 mm Polished Gold-Tone Titanium Ring
CAD $54.90
Aesop | 6 mm Silver-Tone Titanium Ring
CAD $54.90
7 mm Matte Gold-Tone Classic Ring
CAD $39.90
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
Pearlmania | Mosaic Cube Bracelet Multicolour Glass Bead Set
CAD $59.90
Pearlmania | Colour Wheel Multicolour Glass Bead Bracelet
CAD $39.90
Prism | Black Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Bracelet
CAD $69.90
Pearlmania | Festival Frenzy Multicolour Glass Bead Bracelet
CAD $49.90
4mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Curb Chain Bracelet
CAD $39.90
Amalfi | Ocean Mix 5-Pack Bracelet Set
CAD $49.90
Pearlmania | Crystal Bloom Multicolour Freshwater Pearl & Glass Bead Bracelet
CAD $74.90
Prism | Blue Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone 2-Link Bracelet
CAD $49.90
Amalfi | Moon Mix 5-Pack Bracelet Set
CAD $49.90
6mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Curb Chain Bracelet
CAD $44.90
Prism | Lime Green Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Bracelet
CAD $69.90
Adjustable Black Nylon Lucky Knot Bracelet
CAD $19.90
Prism | Green Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Bracelet
CAD $69.90
Prism | Green Silver-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone 2-Link Bracelet
CAD $49.90
Icon | Black Leather, Onyx & Tiger's Eye Double Bracelet
CAD $64.90
Mediterranean | 7mm 14K Gold-Plated Coin Chain Bracelet
CAD $39.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Turquoise Sun Charm Bracelet
CAD $49.90
Prism | Multi-Coloured Gold-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone Bracelet
CAD $69.90
Brushed Black Stainless Steel ID Bracelet
CAD $39.90
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
Walden | Black & Gray Wade Sunglasses
CAD $74.90
Black Geometric Horn Rimmed Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Walden | Rectangular Sunglasses with Blue Lens & Black Frame
CAD $74.90
Walden | Rectangular Sunglasses with Brown Lens & Tortoise Frame
CAD $74.90
Black & Black Groovy Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Black & Grey Polarised Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Brown Gradient Geometric Horn Rimmed Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Black & Black Aluminum Sporty Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Black Ebony Wood Smoke Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Brown Aviator Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Dandy All Black Polarized Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Vista | Black & Blue-Mirror Polarised Sunglasses
CAD $59.90
Gold-Tone & Dark Green Aviator Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Black & Black Wrap Around Biker Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Occasus | Black Square Polarized Aviator Sunglasses
CAD $99.90
Black & Black Rectangular Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
Dandy Pink Polarized Round Sunglasses
CAD $49.90
Black Aviator Sunglasses
CAD $39.90
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 | Fiesta Bazaar Multicolour Glass Bead Necklace
CAD $74.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Emerald Green Zirconia Pavé Barrel Pendant Necklace
CAD $59.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Evil Eye Pendant Necklace
CAD $74.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Spiral Sun Pendant Necklace
CAD $74.90
Pearlmania | Ocean Daze Blue Glass Bead Necklace
CAD $74.90
Pearlmania | Colour Wheel Multicolour Glass Bead Necklace
CAD $59.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Emerald Green Zirconia Oval Medallion Necklace
CAD $59.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Turquoise Sun & Medallion Pendant Necklace
CAD $74.90
Pearlmania | Sunset Riot Orange Glass Bead Necklace
CAD $74.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated Sun Pendant Necklace
CAD $74.90
4 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Curb Chain Necklace
CAD $54.90
Mediterranean | Green Natural Stone Beaded Shell Charm Necklace
CAD $59.90
Mediterranean | 14K Gold-Plated White Zirconia Serpent & Sunburst Pendant Necklace
CAD $74.90
2 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Curb Chain Necklace
CAD $54.90
Coconut, Shell, & Turquoise Surfer Necklace
CAD $44.90
Coconut & Green Jasper Surfer Necklace
CAD $44.90
Prism | Lime Green Gold-Tone Crystal Glass Gemstone 2-Link Necklace
CAD $59.90
Essentials | 2 mm Gold-tone Figaro Chain Necklace
CAD $54.90
6 mm Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Cuban Chain Necklace
CAD $59.90
Pearlmania | Soft Tide Freshwater Pearl Necklace
CAD $119.00
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.
6 cm Cognac Grosgrain Skinny Tie
CAD $39.90
Basic Terracotta Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
6 cm Tan Grosgrain Skinny Tie
CAD $39.90
NAVY & LIGHT BLUE PAISLEY Pattern Silk Necktie | 6 cm
CAD $59.90
Basic Shiny Baby Blue Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
Basic Long Black Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
Basic Wide Dark Brown Polyester Tie
CAD $44.90
Basic Black Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
6 cm Black Grosgrain Skinny Tie
CAD $39.90
Cognac Necktie and Pocket Square
CAD $44.90
6 cm Light Green Grosgrain Skinny Tie
CAD $39.90
Basic Burgundy Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
Basic Petrol Blue Polyester Tie
CAD $39.90
Navy Blue Polyester Knitted Tie
CAD $39.90
8 cm Cognac Grosgrain Tie
CAD $44.90
6 cm Cognac Satin Skinny Tie
CAD $39.90
Light Blue Cravat
CAD $39.90
Yellow Knitted Tie
CAD $39.90
6 cm Crimson Grosgrain Skinny Tie
CAD $39.90
Light Green & Pink Floral Print Cotton Tie
CAD $54.90