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Michael Jordan. Harrison Ford. Morgan Freeman. Bono. Dwayne Johnson. All these people are dominant; they have talent, style, and demeanor. There is no doubt that they are bad guys, which is why they always appear on our mood board. More importantly, they all wear hoop earrings—not once or twice, but always. This is part of their collective MO, and if any of you want the same swagger, now is the time to consider piercing your earlobes and pile on bling.
I wear a lot of jewellery without being ashamed, but I understand that you might think this is tricky. For a long time, strict divisions have separated men's and women's fashions. That is: "Diamonds are a girl's best friend." Thankfully, those outdated metaphors are slowly but surely dissipating. The lines become blurred. Harry Styles (Harry Styles) wears pearls and a transparent top. Jeremy O. Harris and Steve Lacy wear skirts. Few boys in the BTS don’t wear high heels. Of course, these people are on our best dressed list, and their public image is based on their style adventurous and hermaphrodite, which (unfortunately) may not translate well into IRL. But gentlemen like His Airness, Han Solo, The Rock and Voice of God almost all hope to be role models for all men. Before going out the door, they decorated their ears with hoops. This means that if they can do it, you, my friend, can do it too.
Like I said, things are happening at a slow and steady rate; many hoop earrings are still sold to women, so they can be found online in this section. But don't let this scare you. Cross the threshold, because once you do it, you will see that the whole world is basketball. From chubby golden bracelets and rings with small rings to sculptural silver styles and styles lined with pavé gemstones, in addition to simple circles, there are many other styles to choose from. We have them all below, ready to fill you with the swagger of our favorite villains.
There are very few Madewells that do not offer high-quality goods at a reasonable price-of course, including mini gold hoops. This set is the first set on the list to be classified as women's jewelry, but please rest assured that the width and small size of gold-plated sterling silver are also suitable for men-if not better.
For Maria Black, great design boils down to a strong silhouette. The Scandinavian designer has followed this spirit for more than a decade, avoiding all the bells and whistles, and instead focusing on bold, dynamic silhouettes made of a single metal. A good example is the rhodium-plated single hoop earrings, whose pointed shape is eye-catching.
In Alighieri's world, time is always hammered. Designer Rosh Mahtani made waves in the industry by offering a winding and romantic collection made of hammered gold and silver. She is a scholar and poet inspired by myths; the layered approach and rich meaning of the story usually need to be read again. And all this is reflected in her design.
If you believe that less is more, then Tom Wood is the name you need to know. Norwegian designer Mona Jensen is the woman behind the nickname "Tom Wood". The collection she shows avoids flashy details and instead focuses on tailoring, quality and shape. In fact, this is the best state of minimalism-this sentiment also applies to her various gold hoop earrings.
Harris Reid's star is rising. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins College last year, he has been working in Gucci's design team and has provided equipment for Harry Styles and Iman for some of their large-scale events. His design philosophy is rooted in breaking gender stereotypes and providing works with consistent concepts. Reed brought the same spirit to his latest project with Missoma, which was inspired by Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", which also addresses gender issues in society.
Hutton Gardens is a neighbourhood known as the centre of London's jewellery industry. You can also find the largest skate park in the city here. Combining these two worlds is Hutton Labs, a men's jewelry brand founded by Jack Cannon that combines proven styles with cool modern styles. Take a look at these 925 sterling silver hoops, they are characterized by being as cool as ice.
In a relatively short period of time, Kristin and Kofi Essel, the husband-and-wife team behind Third Crown, attracted big names in popular culture. Beyonce and Isare, anyone? Although it was the ladies who joined the trend first, the bold sculptural design was designed to be gender-neutral. Just look at these eye-catching silver hoops to understand why the brand is the first choice for megawatt stars.
Speaking of Beyoncé, when she and Hough became the spokesperson for Tiffany & Co., the queen made headlines. This legendary jewelry brand is undergoing updates, updating its information to attract young people. But nothing needs to be changed, at least the work created by Elsa Peretti. Her sexy sculptures—from Bean Design and Open Heart to Bone Cuff and these Teardrop earrings—reproduce the organic forms found in nature and become a must for jewelry lovers and anyone who values timeless design, regardless of gender .
At some point a few years ago-around 2014, almost every jewelry fan liked Spinelli Kilcollin's Galaxy ring. Designers Yves Spinelli and Dwyer Kilcollin joined the bands to form a beautiful stack so that the husband-and-wife team entered every large department store soaring. They continue this upward trajectory by providing works that will not break the norm. For example, these earrings are bold and low-key; the combination of a thick silver hoop and three slender golden rings sounds simple, but it is this simplicity that makes them influential.
John Hardy is known for providing handmade products made from recycled metals, which feel as good as they look. In fact, for Balinese jewelers, touch is very important, as are the details that require further inspection. On the one hand, these silver hoops are decorated with stunning pavé black spinel, but when you look inside, the delicate etching is equally fascinating.
A few weeks ago, Mateo reintroduced menswear into its lineup. Designer Matthew Harris founded the brand, whose menswear collection was inspired by toolboxes, and later launched a single product inlaid with pearls loved by Michelle Obama and Rihanna. Unfortunately, his new menswear collection does not have such a design, but if you jump to the womenswear section, there are many pearl products, in the words of RiRi, it can help you shine like a diamond.
Cartier's Just un Clou hit the nail on the head. Designed by Aldo Cipullo, this series has been in the rotation of famous jewelers for decades and has never lost any momentum. It is obviously a repeated use of practical tools, far from the flower clusters and gorgeous patterns that have long been popular in high jewelry, and has always meant hermaphrodite, attractive to both men and women.
Founded in the 1920s, Repossi is a high-end jewelry brand, known for its decorative art works. After all, it was founded in the 1920s. But since Gaia Repossi, the fourth-generation heir of the founder, took office in 2007, the brand has gradually reduced its illusions, injecting brutalism and Bauhaus sensibility into the design, but without losing any dazzling that made the brand famous. For example: this black gold (yes, black gold) single circle pavé diamond.
Gritting his teeth at Dior Men, leading the jewelry department under Kim Jones, and supported by Ye, Jay-Z, and Pharell Williams, Yoon Ahn is undoubtedly a cool arbiter. She communicated this through her brand Ambush. Season after season, she provides the freshest styles, adjusting the classics in a way that won't make people feel tried or rude. With a jewelry background, it is best to believe that her work is always out of the chain-this sentiment does apply to these hoop earrings.
When it comes to Bulgari, all roads lead to Rome. The brand continues to celebrate the birthplace of the Eternal City by extracting patterns from ancient ruins and injecting them into watches, bags, and of course jewelry. For example, the B.zero1 series is inspired by the Colosseum; just like the famous stadium, these fragments are round, with rows of spirals (this one is black ceramic and rose gold), and will last many, many times year.