These days, there is a call for more “metrosexuals,” or men who
are conscious about their looks and clothing, so much that it is
actually important for them to be not only presentable, but
fashionable as well in civilized society. The television program
“Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” has revolutionized makeovers
for all of us, for it has shown that, yes, it is indeed possible
for men to be pleasant to look at without being “girly” or
“dandy.” Masculine jewelry, such as man earrings, are a big part
of this metrosexuality trend.
Men who can boldly wear necklaces, bracelets and earrings to set
off their hair or their eyes are men who have achieved the next
level of metrosexuality: accessorizing. In the end, a tasteful
selection of jewelry helps to make the man. Rings and necklaces,
bracelets and cufflinks, all add to the image of the powerful,
self-possessed male.
And man earrings are definitely “in”! Next to necklaces,
earrings are the most popular men’s accessories. Quite a few
big-name male stars, young idols especially, are making man
earrings a fashion must. Think of Johnny Depp (who started off
as a teen rebel heartthrob in the television show “21
Jumpstreet”) and David Gallagher (who plays Simon Camden in the
TV drama “7th Heaven”).
Men’s jewelry is not just for clean-cut urbanites — in fact in
the streets, earrings on men are considered symbols of
toughness. Indeed, the man earring, in general, speaks boldly of
the courage to have one’s own sense of fashion, to set one’s own
trend. Mr. T has his own collection of earrings that make for
his tough-guy look, and quite a few hiphop and R&B artists –
such as Jay-Z and Usher — have all but trademarked their own
jewelry ensembles.
Man earrings play up sexuality without sacrificing masculinity.
Worn either on one earlobe or both, it makes a man look more
snazzy and cool. Whether they be diamond, gold, silver, or
platinum, earrings have become a necessary part of a man’s
jewelry arsenal.