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A MAGAZINE FOR THE CAREER-PERSON AND ENTREPRENEUR
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EDITOR'S NOTE 03
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS 04
GRIID 07
IS BITCOIN A BUBBLE?
Contents 10
THE BOOTH 12
INTERVIEW WITH DAVID ZHAO 14
THE CUFFLINK 18
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WHITE COLLAR | ISSUE 001
Editor’s Note Welcome to WhiteCollar! We’ve designed White Collar to experiment with thought and to refine how the modern career-person or entrepreneur considers an idea. Our primary intention at WhiteCollar is to inspire while challenging perspective. In the least we hope to start conversation about some crucial ideas in business, and how we relate and interact with each other. We hope to hear back from you; your thoughts and ideas matter to us. I’m excited that we get to learn together!
Emmanuel Kyama
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The Cufflink
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here are many pieces of jewellery that have been adopted by the modern day gentleman, but today we look at one piece in particular that has stood the test of time. The cufflink is a piece of jewellery fashioned out of precious metals like gold and silver, and in some occasions precious stones can be added as well. One would wear the cufflink with a tailor made suit and shirt, preferably with a dinner jacket. As such it’s reserved for special occasions like weddings or coronations. The cufflink can be used to show a family sigil, or political inclinations, however the modern gentleman may use it to reflect his unique style.
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HISTORY
It is known that the cufflinks can be traced back to ancient Egypt. This discovery was made by historians after studying ancient Egyptian paintings. The modern day version of the cufflink however was first made in the 17th Century, before which the shirt was either buttoned or tied to the wrist in a bow.
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At first the cufflinks were exclusively worn by the aristocrats and they were made from gold and the finest gems to reflect their status. During the 19th Century however there was the Industrial revolution, which changed the economies and allowed for the rise of the bourgeoisie (the middle class) who could afford to dress well. This led to increased popularity of the cufflinks and led to the development of the longue suit, which is a shadow of the modern day suit. The industrial revolution also led to cheap production of cufflinks which opened up a whole new demographic to cufflinks. Cufflinks became a must have accessory for the modern day gentleman. They became the perfect gift for the gentleman. Around this time the jeweler George Krementz foresaw the surge in demand for cufflinks and fashioned a cufflink making device from a cartridge making device used in the war. He later proceeded to patent it and start production of cufflinks. Krementz and Co went on to become one of the largest jewellery manufacturers of all time. Cufflinks never really go out of style and the older they are, the more exclusive they seem, which in turn makes them more expensive. So the next time you’re looking for the perfect father’s day gift, or aim to impress at a dinner gala or black tie event, consider the cufflink. Add a dash of style to your suit. ◊ ◊
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