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Studs Revolutionizes Ear Piercing for Gen Z's Self-Expression

12/18/2025

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Story summary

The jewelry and piercing industry is transforming as consumers demand personalized experiences and transparency.
Studs is modernizing ear piercing with a design-forward, hospitality-led approach.
Anna Harman, co-founder of Studs, says Gen Z and millennial consumers seek high-quality, safe piercings.
The Earscaping trend shows that customers curate multiple piercings for self-expression.
As Claire's faces challenges, Studs emphasizes expertise and community engagement to maintain trust.

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Story summary

The jewelry and piercing industry is transforming as consumers demand personalized experiences and transparency.
Studs is modernizing ear piercing with a design-forward, hospitality-led approach.
Anna Harman, co-founder of Studs, says Gen Z and millennial consumers seek high-quality, safe piercings.
The Earscaping trend shows that customers curate multiple piercings for self-expression.
As Claire's faces challenges, Studs emphasizes expertise and community engagement to maintain trust.