Exclusive cufflinks in the shape of the Kazakh flag, given in 2023 to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Tokayev by YDA Holding Chairman A. Hussein. The Head of State's name appears on a gift inscription on the case's lid. As fashion for more elaborate outfits developed in the 17th century, cufflinks—a type of accessory—began to appear as additional parts of apparel. Lace collars and puffy sleeves were first fastened with ribbons or pairs of buttons. Later, starched collars became fashionable, too rigid for regular buttons to handle. Silver or gold cufflinks after that started to play a significant role in outfits. Cufflinks have long been an integral part of the image of a businessperson, and remain an attribute of stylish and elegant men. 100-150 years ago, wearing cufflinks was a clear sign that a man belonged to the upper class because only respectable and rich people wore such fasteners-decorations in those days.
