Statement earrings are the micro trend that just keeps giving. First up, we had the full-blown extravaganza of the '80s pairs, all glitz and sparkle. Then tassel earrings took over, bringing texture to our jewellery stand. And now, we're looking to our school art teacher for inspiration – the one whose jewellery looked like it had been handmade or picked up on her travels around the world: bead-heavy, brightly coloured and as jangly as a wind chime.
"The trend for oversized earrings has been around for a few seasons now," Lisa Aiken, Net-A-Porter 's fashion director explains, "but with ready-to-wear turning its attention to natural fabrics and a more muted palette, it makes sense that we are shifting from glam crystals to wood and resin in the accessory world."
A move on from the more minimalist arty earrings of previous seasons – think J.W.Anderson's much-replicated Matisse-inspired faces, or Paola Vilas' Calder-inspired mobiles – this latest trend is loud and jolly. Valentino and Missoni debuted a mishmash of colours, metals and shapes on the SS18 runway, while Marni proved beading needn't mean kitsch. Jacquemus reigns supreme over the eccentric earring micro trend, though, with his mismatched pairs. "The bold colours and their playful motifs are attention-grabbing for all the right reasons," Aiken says.
An easy and joyful refresh for your lobes, click through to find the eclectic earrings fit for an art teacher.
Zara Long Seashell Earrings, £12.99, available at Zara
COS Embroidered Pendant Earrings, £19, available at COS
Mango Geometric Earrings, £15.99, available at Mango
Whistles Wood And Marble Drop Earring, £29, available at Whistles
Jacquemus Les Perles Silver-Tone Beaded Earrings, £195, available at Net-A-Porter
ASOS Design Rough Shape Marbled Resin Earrings, £8, available at ASOS
Zara Colourful Resin Earrings, £12.99, available at Zara
& Other Stories Abstract Oval Earrings, £27, available at & Other Stories
Uterqüe Large Hoop Earrings, £59, available at Uterqüe
Jacquemus Multi-Coloured Les Perles Beaded Earrings, £175, available at Browns
Paola Vilas Brancusi Gold-Plated Sodalite Earrings, £560, available at Net-A-Porter
Marni Silver-Tone Beaded Earrings, £280, available at Net-A-Porter
Simon Miller Shield Mask Hammered Silver and Enamel Earrings, £480, available at Net-A-Porter
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