HUGO
Square Black Cufflinks
Square black cufflinks by HUGO by HUGO BOSS, crafted from brass with a glossy black enamel face set in a polished silver-tone bezel. Designed to fasten shirt cuffs, each cufflink features a round swivel base and is engraved with 'HUGO' on the reverse plate. Cufflink width is 10mm; presented in a designer box with a signature storage pouch.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Brass
- Gender
- male
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Cufflinks
Color
Size
Specifications
Square black brass cufflinks by HUGO BOSS, presented in a designer box with storage pouch.
Brass construction, square design, black finish, includes designer box and storage pouch.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Brass
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Cufflinks
Additional Attributes
- brass construction
- square shape
- black finish
- presented in a designer box
- includes signature storage pouch
- cufflink width 10 mm
- HUGO BOSS brand
Product Insights
The HUGO Square Black Cufflinks provide designer brand value at $69 CAD—$21 less than US retailers—with premium packaging (box and pouch) typical of $150+ cufflinks. Designed for formal occasions (business meetings, white-tie, evening formal), the 10mm black square fits standard French cuffs without bulk. The tradeoff: the formal style and required care (dry cloth only, pouch storage) limit versatility, making this a targeted purchase for those seeking a designer formal accessory at an accessible price.
- Design style
The black square cufflink suits business and formal dress codes.
Why this is supported
Style guides state that
Less is More - Traditionally, cufflinks should be simply designed and not overly ornate.
truefittandhill.co.uk. A comparison table for business meetings recommends the square silhouette:
| Business Meeting | Minimalist Bar or Square | Sterling Silver / Stainless Steel |
sarasotawatch.com. For formal evenings, the black colour
lends itself to evenings out
us.mossbros.com. White-tie guidelines confirm that
For white-tie, cufflinks and studs are typically a more restrained style and color.
orchid.ganoksin.com. The brand's engraving is placed on the reverse:
The cufflinks are from HUGO by HUGO BOSS and may feature a subtle brand marking on the back or inside
Are the cufflinks engraved with any HUGO branding on the back or inside, and can they be custom-engraved?. At 10 mm, the square face occupies about one-fifth of a French cuff, adding a polished but minimal punctuation.
- Occasion
Suitable for evening formal, business meetings, and white-tie events.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that these cufflinks are suitable for multiple dress codes. The brand states the black colour lends itself to evening formal occasions.
The black colour lends itself to evenings out, so wear them confidently for formal occasions.
us.mossbros.comAdditionally, a 2026 style guide recommends square cufflinks for business meetings.
| Business Meeting | Minimalist Bar or Square | Sterling Silver / Stainless Steel |
sarasotawatch.comWhite-tie traditions also accept restrained black cufflinks.
For white-tie, cufflinks and studs are typically a more restrained style and color.
orchid.ganoksin.comThe simple square design further aligns with the classic principle that cufflinks should be understated, enhancing versatility.
Less is More - Traditionally, cufflinks should be simply designed and not overly ornate.
truefittandhill.co.uk- Cuff proportion
10mm square fits standard French cuffs without bulk.
Why this is supported
The 10mm width occupies about one-fifth of a standard French cuff (40–50mm), providing a polished accent without bulk. This ensures the cufflinks suit modern slim-cut suit sleeves.
- Price advantage
Listed at $69 CAD at Simons; the same cufflinks are $90 USD at US retailers.
Why this is supported
The same HUGO cufflinks (product code 966116315) are offered at $90 USD on US Moss Bros., while Simons lists them at $69 CAD — a saving even before currency conversion. As Moss Bros. states:
HUGO by Hugo Boss Solid Square Black Cufflinks $90.00
us.mossbros.com. This direct comparison positions these well below the US MSRP.
- Occasions
Square black finish suits formal evenings, business meetings, and white-tie events.
Why this is supported
Moss Bros. positions these for evenings:
The black colour lends itself to evenings out, so wear them confidently for formal occasions.
us.mossbros.comAnd Orchid Ganoksin confirms white-tie appropriateness:
For white-tie, cufflinks and studs are typically a more restrained style and color.
orchid.ganoksin.com. The square shape also aligns with the classic bar/square silhouette recommended for business meetings.
- Packaging
Includes a designer box and pouch, presentation typical of $150+ cufflinks.
Why this is supported
The set comes with a signature HUGO box and storage pouch. As e-eros.gr notes:
Comes with the company's box to make an elegant gift.
e-eros.gr. This packaging is more elaborate than typical at this price point, rivaling sets priced much higher.
- Brand value
HUGO brand cufflinks at $69 CAD, a rare designer entry at the price of unbranded alternatives.
Why this is supported
These cufflinks carry the HUGO by HUGO BOSS name, uncommon at this price. A product Q&A confirms:
The cufflinks are from HUGO by HUGO BOSS and may feature a subtle brand marking on the back or inside
Are the cufflinks engraved with any HUGO branding on the back or inside, and can they be custom-engraved?. At $69 CAD, they compete directly with unbranded options while offering designer cachet.
- Cleaning and storage
Use only dry cloth for cleaning; store in pouch to protect finish.
Why this is supported
The Q&A provides specific care instructions: for cleaning, only a dry cloth is recommended, and water or jewelry cleaners should be avoided. For storage, it states to
store them in the included pouch away from humidity.
How should these cufflinks be cleaned or maintained to prevent tarnishing or damage to the black finish?These instructions together preserve the black enamel finish.
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of metal cufflinks: one shows a square black enamel face set in a polished silver-tone square frame on a round swivel base; the other shows the reverse round swivel plate with the word HUGO engraved.
- Square enamel faceRaised square face with glossy black enamel inset, surrounded by a narrow polished silver-tone square bezel; visible highlights and a small specular reflection on the enamel surface.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.48 · w 0.17 · h 0.14 (high) - Polished silver bezel and frameNarrow polished silver-tone bezel frames the black square face and shows bright specular highlights and mirrored reflections.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Round swivel baseRounded polished silver-tone swivel base connected beneath the square face, convex and reflective with visible light reflections.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Reverse plateSecond cufflink shown with its square face turned away, exposing a square rear plate and a circular swivel plate.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.44 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - Engraved round plate text“HUGO”
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high) - Small side engraving“HUGO”Partial
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background with soft directional lighting from top-left producing subtle shadows and reflections; slight drop shadows anchor the cufflinks.
- Shot compositionTwo cufflinks arranged on a flat light neutral background, photographed from a slightly elevated angle so top faces and side details are visible.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper left producing short soft shadows to the lower right and bright specular highlights on metal surfaces.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible texture or props.
Colors
gloss black· black enamel face#141313polished silver· polished metal bezel and base#C3C2BD- Square enamel faceRaised square face with glossy black enamel inset, surrounded by a narrow polished silver-tone square bezel; visible highlights and a small specular reflection on the enamel surface.