Statement earrings are this summer’s key accessory

Artfully silhouetted, sumptuously textured and exaggerated in size, summer’s most scintillating accessories are a pair of earrings that command attention. Labels from Emilio Pucci to Stella McCartney celebrated a large and in charge attitude by featuring a range of outsized earrings in their runway shows, punctuating both day and eveningwear. And at the recent MET Gala in New York, red carpet stars such as singer Teyana Taylor and actor Brie Larson wore whoppers done up in gorgeously hewn gold.
While enormous earrings gained traction as a video-call fashion trend throughout COVID-19 lockdowns – what better way to create visual interest on a stale computer screen? – they show no signs of slowing down as a statement making accessory now that we’ve returned to the real world.
A range of Canadian brands including Enarmoured, Dean Davidson and Ora-C favoured a fulsome lobe look in recent collections, and Tiffany & Co.’s offering of pieces designed by Elsa Peretti includes an opulent ear accent that has a cascading effect.
For Toronto-based jewellery designer Corrine Anestopoulos of Biko, an abundant earring shape is a pure joy to craft. “When I’m designing, I always start with the idea for a key editorial piece,” she says. “Jewellery has the power to transform your mood, and a statement piece can give you confidence. You’re ready to tackle your day when you feel extra bright.”
Anestopoulos also emphasized their versatility. “You can wear them with everything,” she says. “They go nicely with a T-shirt, yet they can also go with a formal dress.” And there’s nothing quite like the glamourous get-up that’s created when a pair of sizable earrings are worn with a swimsuit – particularly as it allows for easy poolside-to-dinner outfit changes. Who’s ready to make a splash?
From top: Enarmoured Sun Goddess earrings, $335 through enarmoured.com. Dean Davidson Nomad statement drop earrings, $295 through deandavidson.ca.
Clockwise from top: Ora-C Scorpio Rising earrings, $562 through ora-c.com. Alexis Bittar Brut ribbon teardrop earrings, $330 at Holt Renfrew (holtrenfrew.com). Par Ici Riffle Hoops earrings, $450 through paricijewellery.com.
Clockwise from top right: Biko Petal Dusters earrings, $195 through ilovebiko.com. Marina Babić Vine Leaf earrings, $415 through marinababic.com. Sophie Buhai medium Angelika earrings, from US$750 through sophiebuhai.com.
Styling by Odessa Paloma Parker. Sets and prop styling by Chad Burton at Cadre Artists. Photo assistant: Ness DeVos. Styling assistant: Leah Gust.