Guy Fieri Jewelry Line Makes Us Question His Taste

When I think of Guy Fieri, I think absolute craziness. The spiky-haired culinary rock star has made a name for himself hosting foodtastic shows like Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and Tailgate Warriors on Food Network. Now, he's taking on a different, more dainty venture: the jewelry business.

Fieri has teamed up with Room 101 Jewelry and deals website Open Sky for his "off-da-hook" line. Featuring items like a set of cuff links for $75, dog tags for $75, and chain bracelets for a cool $175, the line most definitely reflects Guy's over-the-top personality.

I can get over the hilarious fact that foodie Guy Fieri has his own jewelry line. What I can't get over is how gaudy all of it is. If I was to see any man wearing this sort of stuff, I'd run in the other direction immediately.

Men wearing jewelry has always been a tough idea for me to swallow. I'm more of a simplistic gal, I guess. Seeing a guy rock a classic chain his father gave him, that's sweet. A wedding ring? Of course, that's totally fantastic in my book. However, a blingtastic dog tag necklace a la Guy Fieri is just unnecessary. Period.

I was under the impression that this stuff got left behind in high school, no? In fact, these "off-da-hook" pieces make me think of something my 14-year-old angsty neighbor would wear from Hot Topic. If any man I was remotely interested in was to put on one of these chain bracelets and was not completely joking, I'd totally rethink our situation.

I respect Guy for trying something new, I really do. However, I just can't get over the tackiness of it all. Stick to selling deluxe meat packs, Guy. I think you'll be better off.

What do you think of Guy's jewelry line? What about men wearing jewelry in general?

Written by Emily Abbate on CafeMom's blog, The Stir.

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Comments

[catbyte]

08:40 AM on 01/03/2012

I had to boycott Fieri after hearing him describe something as "off the hook" and "off the chain" for the gazillionth time. He needs to seriously go away for awhile. Although I can see why he's diversifying though--actual cooking doesn't seem to be his strong point anyway. His voice is much too abrasive to listen to for more than a couple of minutes anyway.

Note to Food Network--Guy Fieri is WAY overexposed and time to rein him in.

[bratchild699]

09:02 PM on 01/01/2012

ridiculous man- ridiculous jewelry

[rjnod80]

06:59 AM on 12/30/2011

is that a Fieri necklace your wearing? sounds gay. actually any self respecting gay wouldn't be caught wearing any of this stuff. don't know who would buy it let alone wear it.

[East Coast Sam]

04:37 AM on 12/30/2011

He has become so obnoxious. They show way too much of him and now our house is “Guy Fieri” Free.

[janaeye]

03:29 AM on 12/30/2011

Did they ever find his "Lambo" that was stolen out of a dealership in SF or did it end up in Russia?

[repugnicansfearme]

10:00 AM on 12/31/2011

I hope it was chopped up and thrown into his soup.

[petaiel]

01:23 AM on 12/30/2011

unamia: I meant to write " there aren't any more Jacques Pepins out there ! "

[jerzygirl45]

12:09 AM on 12/30/2011

I like Guy, too, but, come on - did you really expect subtle and classy?

[Ted Cantu]

10:59 PM on 12/29/2011

I can see it now... a studded rhinestone Blueberry manhole cover to "Flavor town" that you wear around your neck. This guy has flipped his gizzard. I think Guy has kind of lost his focus. There are some nasty tabloids accusing him of sexist behavior and I lost a little respect for him to be quite honest. He needs to clean up his image. This jewelry thing is a total 360 and is taking him away from the food thing. I just saw a bottle of his new Kansas City BBQ sauce at Meijers market today. I looked at it and it seems a bit runny to me and makes me wonder if the quality is there.

[jellycat4]

09:11 PM on 12/29/2011

I totally agree with Emily. But then I always turn the channel when Guy comes on. He looks ridiculous and he's just a loud mouth. On the other hand, DDD is a good concept. Give me a new host and I'll watch.

[chainsawd1]

09:00 PM on 12/29/2011

Guy has great taste in cars and I like many of the places he has visited on his show, Diners Drive-ins and dives. As for his jewelry, not so great.......

[ADuckWalksIntoABar]

04:58 PM on 12/29/2011

It took a jewelry line to make you question his taste?

Have you never seen his hair?

[skw1]

02:33 PM on 12/30/2011

LOL. absolutely. what taste?

[peg2584]

02:45 PM on 12/29/2011

I looked at the line. This is the kind of stuff he wears. I was just suprised that there wasn't a ring.

FYI - I would never buy any of it for any guy in my life.

[Marasbaras]

11:01 AM on 12/29/2011

Most jewelry on men is a joke anyway. This, more so.

Guy is not for everyone. I'm not a big fan. But, I do see how he has his appeal and he has many fans. Different tastes than mine, but that's fine.

But, this jewelry? Come on, Guy, stick to the food.

[Lily Winter]

09:24 AM on 12/29/2011

Funny how tastes differ; in a Sherlock Holmes story (I forget which one just now), Watson talkes about superfluous things "like earrings on a pretty girl".

I like jewelry on men. My contractor showed up with earrings in both ears and a necklace. Very sexy. A shock, then, when he spent the day doing my siding blasting Rush and Glenn Beck on his radio.

[ThinkCreeps]

01:08 AM on 12/29/2011

So, he goes from someone who I'd never heard of, to a guy on a TV show who's worked in a kitchen while in high school, and worked for and promoted some fast-food chains.

His taste in bling and food seem to be in good alignment.

[GOODDOC1]

09:19 PM on 12/29/2011

He owns two restaurants, and owned his own hot pretzel cart as a child. He has two more shows on the Food Network they didn't mention, studied in France, and probably makes more than everyone who has commented so far put together.

[unamia]

10:36 PM on 12/29/2011

oh please..spare me..the study in France part..if you have the money you can study in France..to be excepted to a true culinary school in France...you need more then a history with a hot pretzel cart..Guy does not have or will ever have..the class that a French culinary chef demands...as for making money...so do the Kathrasians..and what do they have to offer...i truly think that all this NO talent buzz..making money out of nothing is a sign of the decay of this country.

[Claire Roche]

11:00 PM on 12/29/2011

So? He's still tacky and loud.