How earrings became the boys' toy of the moment

In 2018, with gender and sexuality no longer considered in binary terms, piercing has migrated to a more mainstream place, with statement earrings positioned in whichever ear and position they fancy very much standard for straight and gay men - and women From studs to matt platinum hoops to George Michael tribute crosses, earrings are the boys' toys of the moment Not surprisingly, earrings have long proved popular with male FPs - see David Essex circa 1976 and Elton John, by all accounts still standing in his earmongery.

Online retailer FarFetch.com is equally on point with its jewellery offering - and is keeping up with demand by offering earrings for men across a broad range of price points Among the most popular pieces are decorative styles such as talon- inspired earrings by Shaun Leane and Versace's medusa studs, which are one of the top-selling pieces of jewellery of the season For Rob Nowill, the site's global content and style editor, the increased interest in men's earrings is all about more choice.

Just as a posh piercing market is emerging for women, men are being offered the same chance with luxe brands and shiny piercing parlours with nothing gritty or backstreet about them a regular occurrence in the capital. . Source