The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Earring the changes
Economic uncertainty has been linked to the rise and fall of hemlines ever since the Great Depression, and now Brexit has been blamed for this season’s biggest jewellery trend
The return of hefty, attention-grabbing earrings to the catwalks is a reflection of our desire for pieces that offer major impact but don’t cost the earth, apparently. Whatever the reason, it’s a trend we’re getting behind, because what’s not to love about jangly, dangly jewels?
Here’s how to accessorise your earlobes now... STRIKE A MISMATCH
Rule number one of the earring renaissance: they don’t have to match.
At Marni, Tibi and JW Anderson, ornate shoulder-grazers were paired with studs or shorter styles, and the asymmetric look has become so popular that jewellers are now selling earrings individually,so you can mix and match.
If that sounds like too much effort, go for an artfully mismatched pair instead.
– Astrid & Miyu 18k Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Spiral Swing Earring, £100 (available in April; www. astridandmiyu.com)
– Knoplott You Missed It Dangling Blue Large Clip Earrings, £305 (www. konplott.com)
– Alexi London Gold Hug Kiss Threaders, £45 (www.alexilondon.com)
– EmbersFashionJewelry Sterling Silver Triangle Hoop Earrings, £49.75, Etsy (EmbersFashionJewelry.etsy.com)
– RawObjeckt Mismatched Silver Earrings, £49.66, Etsy (RawObjekt.etsy.com) STAY IN THE LOOP
At House of Holland SS17, gigantic door-knockers took the hoop earring trend to the max, while at Alexander McQueen, large ornate loops complemented the intricately embellished gowns.
On the high street, delicate circular styles offer a daywear-friendly way to tap into the trend.
– Anthropologie Pendulum Circle Earrings, £48 (www.anthropologie.com)
– Karen Millen Rose Gold Criss-Cross Hoop Earrings, £44 (www.watchshop.com) – East Irregular Disc Earrings, £12 (www.east.co.uk) TAKE THE LONG ROUTE
How to accessorise, if you’re nailing your colours to the sport luxe mast this season? With long, narrow earrings.
Fine threaders are ideal, and look chic paired with a simple stud in the other ear.
–AlexiLondonCZRoseGoldDropThreader Earrings, £40 (www.alexilondon.com)
– Catherine Hills Spot the Missing Stone Studs with Detachable Chains, £98 (www.catherinehillsjewellery.com)
– Jigsaw Made Two Tone Line Stud Earrings, £25 (www.jigsaw-online.com) GO TO PIECES
Garnering lots of praise from the front row, Proenza Schouler’s ivory wishboneshaped shoulder-lengthers were a reminder that maybe it’s time to give the rose gold a rest.
– Anthropologie Lido Earrings, £114 (www.anthropologie.com)
– Carousel Blue Chalcedony and Crystal Drop Earrings, £150 (www. carouseljewels.com)