Gigantic is the new normal – – The Number Nineteen

2023 has seen quite a shift, accessories have arguably stolen the show, with big, bold jewelry leading the charge. One of the most defining trends to emerge has been ginormous earrings, ranging from ’80s inspired button earrings to geometric baubles that look like mini sculptures on the ear.

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Despite the difference in variation, the through line seems to be XXL-sized pieces that cover the entire earlobe. It’s a trend that has maintained relevance off and on since the ’80s, but in the context of its most recent resurgence, designer labels such as Saint Laurent, Khaite and Bottega Veneta have assisted its push back into the mainstream. After their debut on the runway last fall, Bottega Veneta’s teardrop earrings caused a frenzy. The piece was an immediate runway hit, spawning a long wait list and Tik Tok videos explaining how to get the look for less. Around the same time, Anthony Vaccarello’s sleek twist on ’80s glamour was buoyed by incredibly large earrings that everyone couldn’t stop talking about.

Into the new momentum, more gigantic earrings have debuted within Khaite’s accessory lineup. The overarching theme? The time for conspicuous earrings is now. If you’re looking to join in, you don’t necessarily have to commit to the designer versions to do so.

3 Big Earring Moments on the Runways

Bottega Veneta – With a modern twist, the brand’s teardrop earrings caused as much of a stir as its other viral ready-to-wear pieces.

Saint Laurent – Brand has dipped into ’80s archives to lend serious backing to the big-earring revival. The house premiered geometric gold-toned pieces during its S/S 23 show and continued the look with its most recent runway offering last February.

Khaite Pre-Fall 23 – Adding to the mix, brand’s take features a horizontal panel design that seriously demands attention. The good thing about earrings like these is that an equally elaborate outfit isn’t needed.

No one can argue with going straight to the source and grabbing a vintage antique gold round dome pair from the ’80s. I have seen at Zara recently that they have released a pair that seriously rivals the designer versions. (Linked below). If your tastes skew more minimal, then consider the Bracha’s dome earrings as an option. The horizontal shape will definitely make you stand out from the rest. If I didn’t know better, I would think the Maslo’s Faena earrings which look like a gold button, (less flashy and smaller than the others) came from some grandma’s decade-old jewelry archive. Another wooing shape is a heart shape, I have dreamt about this pair from Jennifer Fisher, a puffy gold heart earring, they are so cool in my opinion, this pair would look stunning styled with a crisp black blazer.

You can style these pieces with a white tank and high-waist jeans for a low-key luxe take. Everything that I have mentioned I am linking down below, whether you want to go vintage, designer or affordable, I have got you baby. Happy Scrolling!!

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