When the punk era started in the late 1970s, male punks began to pierce their ears, but usually wore safety pins or studs rather than actual earrings. Once we were into the 1980s and fashions for men became more flamboyant, earring wearing began to be more common; however the trend for men was then and is still today to wear just a single earring often just a plain gold or diamond set gold stud. Although rumors were widespread that a man wearing an earring had to be homosexual that is no longer a common belief except in the most conservative sectors of society.

Goth earrings

Men wearing earrings continues to be a subject for a good deal of debate regarding the moral and religious connotations but less than it used to. Nowadays, many of the most macho sports, movie and rock stars together with other celebrities and men who are constantly in the news, wear at least one earring, some wear several. It is natural therefore that a lot of young men want to emulate their idols by having an ear pierced. If your son comes to you and announces that he wants an earring, try not to react with shock or horror. A tiny hole in the ear is very insignificant, far less permanent than a tattoo and much less alarming than a brow, lip or nose piercing. A single ear stud is easy to remove for attending an interview or in situations or occupations where it might be out of place.

Punk Earrings

Since the 1990s it has been so common to see men in all kinds of places wearing earrings that it no longer even excites comment from most people. Recently it has become known for men that wear two or more earrings and the women that date or marry them to say that one earring wearing men are old-fashioned. It is just as usual to see men’s earrings for sale in pairs as singly and there are many fantastic designs available.

Men’s earrings for everyday wear are still usually studs or small hoops and very few men would be seen wearing large dangly earrings. As well as gold and sterling silver, pewter is popular for macho looking men’s jewelry. Some men believe that wearing earrings makes them more attractive to women as it gives them a “bad boy” look.

The fashion for men’s earrings is unlikely to die out anytime soon and is likely to become more and more commonplace. If you are a man who has never worn earrings but are intending to start, just remember that the look you are going for should be more David Beckham and less Corporal Klinger from the television series M.A.S.H.

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Mens earrings reappeared during the 1960′s, especially with the emergence of the punk movement, as such male jewelry became a fashion statement linked to music rather than religion or financial status; and linked to rebellious confrontation against “the Establishment”. In keeping up such tough appearances, the mens earrings of this period had very unfeminine designs, some little more that pieces of metal chain, or zipper parts, or safety pins – all worn after self-piercing. The general progression of men wearing earrings has continued to the present day, but the styles are far more refined. They are worn more widely now than at any time during the twentieth century.

Modern Punk Style Mens Earrings

The punks are still here, even in the twenty-first century, and the styles of mens earrings in this genre have evolved, although the counter-culture theme is still all pervasive. Some of today’s designs include: skull and crossbones, shark tooth, dagger, silver crosses, and a whole variety of others as long as they conform to the theme of rebellion in some way.

Gothic Style Mens Earrings

Gothic Skull Earrings

The other main style of mens earrings on show in recent years is the gothic style. This fashion involves black clothing and all things dark and deathly. The earrings tend to be skeleton-related, many being simple skull designs, or even coffin designs.

So over the last several years, the punks and the goths have allowed men to start wearing earrings again, and this trend, like so many others, eventually leaks into the mainstream. The black music scene, especially many of the high-profile rappers, certainly like to get blinged up, and stud earrings are common for men now. These, and hoop earrings are becoming far more commonly seen, worn by men. The outlandish or rebellious goth and punk styles tend to be the more dangly type ones.

In the past it was dad getting upset about his teenage son wearing an earring, and worrying that his offspring was a little effeminate, or even (dare I say it) gay. But now it’s all okay. And eventually teenage sons will not be embarrassed by seeing dad in mens earrings, wearing a hoodie and trying to rap! Hmmm, yeeeeess. Was that a pig flying by?

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