cufflinksman

What cufflinksman does

Cufflinksman, operating under the legal entity CLM NY Inc., is a private direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in men's cufflinks and related formal accessories. The company is headquartered at 245 Park Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, and runs its storefront on Yahoo Store infrastructure, supporting toll-free phone ordering (1800 CUFFS 4U), international shipping, and a clearance section for inventory management. Its catalog spans cufflinks, tie bars and clips, money clips, lapel pins, stud sets, golf markers, button covers, ties, and storage cases, with prices ranging from approximately $19.95 for budget pieces to $350+ for .925 sterling silver engravable cufflinks and an $8.00 engraving add-on.

The product assortment is built on licensing agreements with major entertainment and sports properties — including Disney, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), Warner Bros (Harry Potter, DC Comics), Marvel, MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAA — alongside a portfolio of third-party designer brands such as Ravi Ratan, Daniel Dolce, Ox and Bull Trading Co., Cufflinks Inc., Tateossian, Tokens and Icons, Baade, FMJ Trading Co., Aymara, Ike Behar, Penny Black Forty, Ed Hardy, and L2 By Loma. Free ground shipping is offered on all orders.

The business operates as a pure-play D2C retailer with no disclosed physical retail, wholesale, or marketplace channels, no B2B customers, and no disclosed management team, headcount, revenue, or external funding. Customer segments are horizontal and persona-based (professional men, sports fans, collectors and hobbyists, and gift buyers for weddings and special occasions), served through the website, Facebook, Twitter, email newsletter, and an RSS feed. The company appears to be independently owned with no parent entity, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or venture/PE investment disclosed.

Name

cufflinksman

Legal name

CLM NY Inc.

Website

https://cufflinksman.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cufflinksman is a private New York-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer selling men's cufflinks, tie bars, lapel pins, money clips, stud sets, and related formal accessories, leveraging licenses with Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA, and multiple designer brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Men's Formal Accessories

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Ties, Bow Ties & Pocket Squares (CRAAAJAH)

Keywords

• Men's cufflinks
• Formal accessories
• Licensed cufflinks
• Designer cufflinks
• Men's jewelry

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Cufflink and Accessory Sales: Direct retail sales of cufflinks, tie bars, money clips, and related men's accessories through the company's e-commerce website. Products range from budget-friendly options under $25 to luxury pieces over $350.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cufflinksman is an online specialty retailer that sells men's cufflinks and complementary formal accessories directly to consumers through its e-commerce storefront. The catalog spans cufflinks, tie bars and clips, money clips, lapel pins, stud sets, ties, button covers, golf markers, and storage cases drawn from over 300 designer brands and licensed properties (Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter, DC Comics, Marvel, MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA). Prices run from roughly $19.95 for budget items to over $350 for .925 sterling silver engravable pieces, with custom engraving offered as a paid add-on.

Product overview

Cufflinksman operates an e-commerce platform specializing in men's formal accessories, centered on cufflinks as the primary product category. The company offers a diverse portfolio including lapel pins, tie bars, money clips, stud sets, golf markers, button covers, and ties from multiple designer collections. Products span licensed character themes (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, DC Comics, Marvel), sports team affiliations (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA), and occasion-based designs. The platform is built on Yahoo Store e-commerce infrastructure with 24-hour dispatch times and international shipping capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cufflinks Men's cufflinks in gold, silver, .925 sterling silver, and base metal finishes, ranging from classic designs to licensed character themes (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, DC Comics, Marvel) and sports/occasion collections.
• Lapel Pins Decorative lapel pins featuring licensed characters (Star Wars, Disney), sports themes, and novelty designs in sterling silver, enamel, and plated metal finishes.
• Tie Bars and Tie Clips Tie bars and clips including sliding tie bars, hidden message tie bars with messages printed on the reverse, and themed designs from licensed collections.
• Money Clips Decorative money clips featuring licensed character designs (e.g., Star Wars Millennium Falcon, Disney), sports themes, and novelty patterns in stainless steel and plated metals.
• Stud Sets Dress studs and stud sets for tuxedo shirts, including crystal and ruby studs and matching cufflink-and-stud combination sets.
• Cufflinks Storage Cases Valet cases (15- and 20-pair capacities), leather cases, and collector's cases in mahogany, grey, and oak finishes with glass tops and locking lids for organizing cufflink collections.
• Golf Markers Golf ball markers featuring licensed character and sports team designs.
• Button Covers French cuff button covers that convert standard shirt buttons into the appearance of cufflinks, including American flag and other themed designs.
• Ties and Silk Accessories Neckties and silk accessories featuring licensed character prints (Disney Mickey Mouse, Monsters Inc.) in silk and polyester materials.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Yahoo StorecoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider hosting Cufflinksman's online store. The site runs on Yahoo Store infrastructure with secure hosting and shopping cart functionality.
• DisneymajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed manufacturer and retailer of Disney-branded cufflinks, ties, and accessories featuring Mickey Mouse, Disney movies, and related properties.
• Lucasfilm Ltd. (Star Wars)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficially licensed producer of Star Wars branded cufflinks including Millennium Falcon, Darth Vader, R2D2, and other franchise merchandise.
• Warner Bros. (Harry Potter)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed retailer of Harry Potter themed cufflinks featuring Hogwarts crest, golden snitch, and Ministry of Magic designs.
• Ox and Bull Trading Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigner brand featured on Cufflinksman, specializing in stainless steel cufflinks and tie bars with hidden message themes.
• Cufflinks Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor designer brand on the platform, producing licensed sports and entertainment cufflinks including MLB, NFL, and character-based designs.
• Ravi RatancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium designer brand offering luxury sterling silver cufflinks, engravable pieces, and collector's storage cases.
• Daniel DolcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury designer brand featuring contemporary abalone and gemstone inlay cufflinks with premium materials.
• BaademinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigner brand known for 18k gold-plated animal-themed cufflinks including Golden Retriever designs.
• MLB (Major League Baseball)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial licensing partner for MLB team branded cufflinks and accessories including Yankees, Mets, and championship commemorative pieces.
• NFL (National Football League)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial licensing partner for NFL team branded cufflinks including Super Bowl championship commemorative designs.
• NBA (National Basketball Association)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial licensing partner for NBA team branded cufflinks including championship commemorative pieces.
• NHL (National Hockey League)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial licensing partner for NHL team branded cufflinks including Stanley Cup championship commemorative designs.
• NCAAmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial licensing partner for NCAA collegiate team branded cufflinks across multiple universities and sports.
• DC ComicsmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed producer of DC Comics branded cufflinks including Batman, Superman, and other superhero-themed designs.
• MarvelmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed producer of Marvel branded cufflinks including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, and Avengers-themed designs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• David Donahue: Men's formalwear accessories brand focused on cufflinks, tie bars, and studs targeted at tuxedo/formal occasions. Competes in the same designer-formal-accessory niche with overlapping price points and occasion-based merchandising.
• Daniel Dolce: Luxury cufflink designer carried by Cufflinksman, specializing in abalone, gemstone inlays, and premium designer pieces. Competes in the same luxury/DTC designer cufflink segment with overlapping customer base.
• Cufflinks Inc. One of Cufflinksman's most prominent brand partners and a leading US-based cufflink and men's accessory manufacturer/retailer. Operates a multi-brand licensed catalog across MLB, NFL, and character IPs with overlapping gift and formal-occasion positioning.
• Ox and Bull Trading Co. Designer cufflink and tie bar brand carried by Cufflinksman (also has its own DTC site). Specializes in stainless steel and hidden-message cufflinks, targeting the same mid-priced men's gift buyer with overlapping SKU and price positioning.
• Tokens and Icons: Designer accessories brand carried by Cufflinksman, producing keepsake-inspired cufflinks (often incorporating vintage coins and materials) targeted at collectors and gift buyers with overlapping positioning.
• Tateossian: London-based designer of men's cufflinks and fine accessories. Featured prominently on Cufflinksman's designer page, operates its own DTC website, and competes directly for the luxury cufflink gift buyer the company also targets.
• Mr. Cufflinks: US specialty e-commerce retailer focused on cufflinks and men's formal accessories. Directly comparable business model: curated catalog across price tiers, occasion-based merchandising, licensed-IP and personalization offerings.
• Knotz: Online men's accessories retailer specializing in cufflinks, tie bars, money clips, and related formal accessories. Competes head-to-head in the same single-channel DTC e-commerce model and similar gifting/occasion merchandising approach.
• Ravi Ratan: Designer brand of sterling silver and luxury cufflinks featured on Cufflinksman. Operates its own D2C channel at the premium price tier, directly competing for the same engravable/luxury sterling silver buyer.

Broad incumbents

• Brooks Brothers: Iconic American formalwear and menswear incumbent. Operates a much broader assortment (suits, shirts, ties) but offers cufflinks, studs, and tie bars as accessory add-ons, providing category competition especially in physical retail and brand-loyal formal occasions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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