The Big Earring Energy
By Melissa Fros
There are accessories you wear, and then there are accessories that speak. Statement earrings? They don’t just speak! They sing, flirt, and occasionally steal the spotlight from your outfit (and we love them for it).
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After spotting them on recent runways, red carpets, and my own Pinterest spiral at 2 a.m., I had to say it: big earrings are having a major renaissance. And not just because they photograph well, they’ve become tiny sculptures of self-expression.
Let’s be honest, as we have said before, subtlety had its moment and this season it’s whispering one thing loudly: go big or go home.
Khaite Fall 2024 Photo: Hanna Tveite / Courtesy of Khaite
And the statement earrings decided to go big, bold, sculptural and unapologetically extra pieces that demand to be seen (and heard, if they jingle).
Designers have rediscovered the art of the ear. Think molten gold shapes melting down your neck, asymmetrical crystals catching the light at just the right angle, and shoulder-dusting drops that turn a simple tee into an editorial moment.
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So, why now?
Because after years of minimalist restraint, we’re craving expression. The world feels ready to sparkle again (literally). Accessories are reclaiming their throne as conversation starters, and statement earrings are leading the charge.
They frame the face, flatter every hairstyle, and - let’s admit it - they’re cheaper than therapy and more reliable than a good lighting setup.
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Pair them with a bare neckline, a messy bun, or a slick back pony. Let them do the talking. The bigger, the better. Because this season, the statement can start at your ears.
From sculptural golds to color pops, these are the pieces that we think are doing all the talking this season:
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