Gentleman’s Box March 2017 Review Is Indy… Literally
March's Indiana Jones-themed Gentleman's Box leans into leather — a well-made bracelet and cufflinks, comfortable socks, and a couple of misses.
The theme of this box is 100% leather, and the Armoir bracelet doesn't let us down.
Our reviewerAn Indiana Jones-Themed Box Built Around Leather
March's Gentleman's Box honors Indiana Jones, and the five-piece, all-leather lineup backs up the theme. At $25 a month, it's a reasonable ask if even a couple of the pieces land.
The standout is the Armoir Fashion Leather Bracelet ($28) — well made and easily adjustable to a wide range of wrist sizes, though its two metal studs can get in the way when resting a hand on a table. The Unsimply Stitched Socks ($12) were a close second: comfortable, not too thick, and a fun way to add some character to a wardrobe.
The Defined Men Leather Cufflinks ($29) are beautiful and well made, but feel like a harder fit — they don't quite suit a traditional black-and-white tux, so they're waiting on the right outfit. The Gentlemen Essentials Accessory Tray ($35) is nicely made with a distinctive interior pattern, but is likely destined to be gifted rather than used.
The Kiko Cord Holder ($5) is the box's weakest link — a small leather strap that, on first glance, looked like it had fallen off something else in the box. It's a neat idea in theory, but didn't prove all that useful in practice.
Between the bracelet, the socks and the promise of the cufflinks at the right event, this month's box earns its keep even if not every item became a keeper.
Why We Love It
- Armoir Fashion Leather Bracelet is well made and easily adjustable
- Unsimply Stitched Socks are comfortable and add character without being too thick
- Defined Men Leather Cufflinks are beautiful and well made
- Cohesive 100%-leather theme built around Indiana Jones
Considerations
- Bracelet's metal studs can get in the way when resting a hand on a table
- Cufflinks don't pair well with a traditional black-and-white tux
- Kiko Cord Holder felt like a low-value, easily-overlooked add-on
- Accessory tray likely to be re-gifted rather than used by most subscribers
What Made It Into Rotation
The bracelet and socks moved fastest into regular rotation — the socks joined our reviewer's weekly sock rotation almost immediately, and the bracelet became an easy grab for an on-brand rugged look.
The cufflinks are being saved for the right formal event, since they don't naturally pair with a traditional tux — a case of a great item needing the right occasion rather than a flaw in the piece itself.
Leather, Head to Toe
Every item in March's box ties back to leather in some way, from the bracelet down to the small Kiko cord holder — a tightly themed month even where individual pieces varied in usefulness.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Want a cohesive monthly theme
March's all-leather lineup ties every piece back to a single Indiana Jones-inspired idea.
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Build a casual leather rotation
The bracelet and socks are the easiest pieces to wear right away.
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Have upcoming formal events
The cufflinks are a strong piece waiting for the right tux-adjacent outfit.
A Closer Look
What's Inside, Item by Item
Every piece in March's box carries its own individual retail price, well above the box's $25 subscription cost.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Armoir Fashion Leather Bracelet | $28 |
| Defined Men Leather Cufflinks | $29 |
| Unsimply Stitched Socks | $12 |
| Gentlemen Essentials Accessory Tray | $35 |
| Kiko Cord Holder | $5 |
Good to Know
A Strong, Focused Month
This month's Gentleman's Box commits fully to its leather theme, and while not every piece will make it into daily rotation, the bracelet and socks alone make the $25 subscription worth it.
