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Men's Earrings Surge 7% After Paul Mescal's Fashion Statement

1/30/2026

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Paul Mescal (actor)'s left-lobe hoop earring has drawn attention, fueling a 7% rise in demand for men's earrings.
Chloé Zhao (director)'s film Hamnet has eight Academy Award nominations.
Costume designer Malgosia Turzanska intentionally included the hoop, inspired by historical portraits of Shakespeare.
The trend is echoed by James Norton (actor) and Jacob Elordi (actor), reflecting shifts in modern masculinity.
Historically, earrings were a sign of wealth for men.

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Story summary

Paul Mescal (actor)'s left-lobe hoop earring has drawn attention, fueling a 7% rise in demand for men's earrings.
Chloé Zhao (director)'s film Hamnet has eight Academy Award nominations.
Costume designer Malgosia Turzanska intentionally included the hoop, inspired by historical portraits of Shakespeare.
The trend is echoed by James Norton (actor) and Jacob Elordi (actor), reflecting shifts in modern masculinity.
Historically, earrings were a sign of wealth for men.