How to master the accessory of the summer season, from an expert in chic wristwear.

Mixing metal cuffs and studded leather is no longer the exclusive preserve of Iron Maiden fans – not, at least, if you’ve embraced the vogue for stylish men’s bracelets that’s exploded over the past few years. They affirm the hang-loose boho spirit for creatives and act as sprezzatura shorthand when peeking from beneath a suit cuff. But, while not everything on your wrist has to tick, how do you ensure that you’re putting the “ace” in bracelet? That’s where Mr Michael Saiger comes in. As the founder of Miansai, the Miami-based company that hand-crafts its bracelets in-house from Italian leathers, precious metals and marine-grade ropes, he packs quite a punch when it comes to wristi-cuffs, so who better to lay out the following few rules when it comes to banding together?

Yes, you may have witnessed a flock of peacocks trussed up in violet double-breasted suits and armfuls of jangling jewellery at Pitti Uomo, but in this greater trade show more commonly known as “life”, such outfits tend not to fly so well. In short: wearing a few bracelets is good. Wearing 12, not so much. “Less is more,” says Mr Saiger. “Keep the stacking to a two-or-three bracelet maximum.”

A metal bracelet is a fine thing but, depending on what you wear it with, it can run the risk of making you appear a little bit ritzy and flashy – let’s call it the nightclub owner look. Mr Saiger, however, has a good rule for protecting yourself from such associations. “Mix metals with leather,” he says. “Leather bands and cords mixed with metals keep the look masculine,” and, suitably pared down.

Jewellery is the one area of you wardrobe in which you can afford to throw a bit of caution to the wind, colour-wise. As a bracelet is never really going to function as much more than an accent, it’s fine to opt for what Mr Saiger calls a “bold” colour. He also recommends a game of contrasts when it comes to mixing and matching: “Don’t be afraid to mix colour in with a subdued shade of watch strap.”