There was a time (2003) when a man (David Beckham) wearing earrings (£20,000 platinum and diamond studs, said to be by jeweller Theo Fennell) made headlines.
Beckham was widely pilloried for his Essex boy bling, but with the benefit of hindsight, it feels like he was ahead of his time.
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com
