From their jewelry boxes, the celebrities all seem to have taken out a piece with a futuristic look: the ear cuff. Also called ear cuff, this piece of jewelry has experienced a real resurgence in popularity in recent seasons, a trend recently confirmed on the red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival.  Adèle Exarchopoulos, Mélanie Thierry, Cate Blanchett… many actresses have adopted this practical accessory, which attaches without drilling to the cartilage, conch or helix, and instantly brings a rock and glamor touch to any silhouette.
L’ear cuff, le nouveau bijou préféré des célébrités
On May 13, 2026, Mélanie Thierry takes the steps of the Cannes Film Festival to defend “The Life of a Woman”. Pixie cut, Dior slip dress, an effortless chic look enhanced by a spectacular Tasaki ear cuff in white gold set with white and yellow diamonds, sculpted like a precious palm along the ear. The next day, a change of atmosphere at the film’s photocall: this time she opted for a more delicate version, punctuated with three pearls. For the photocall of “Marriage with the Taste of Orange”, Adèle Exarchopoulos adopted the chic and relaxed uniform of the Parisian: oversized blazer, white tank top, raw jeans and pumps. Two XXL diamond ear cuffs twist her silhouette: one in the shape of an angelic wing, the other enveloping the entire ear. On May 16, Cate Blanchett caused a sensation on the steps of “Paper Tiger” with a Louis Vuitton Haute Joaillerie ear clip, worn like a work of art on an architectural black dress. Julianne Moore chose the sparkle of two white gold Messika clips to illuminate her flamboyant red dress during the “Garance” red carpet. As for Marina Foïs, she opted for a starry model with celestial accents for the screening of “The Loved One”.
But the ear cuff is no longer limited to Cannes red carpets. Pauline Ducruet recently wore it at the closing party of the Monte-Carlo Star Festival, while Keira Knightley already made it one of the key jewels of her summer wardrobe last year. Even Vittoria Ceretti adopted it on the red carpet of One Battle After Another. More than a trend, the ear cuff is now establishing itself as the fashion detail that changes everything.
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The ear cuff, instructions for use
The ear cuff is undoubtedly the most practical piece of jewelry that one can adopt: once tried, it’s difficult to do without it. Its main advantage lies in its versatility. Without requiring drilling, it clips and unclips as desired, offering only its decorative power. Minimalist version, it brings a precious touch to a summer look. In an XXL or sculptural version, it becomes the absolute highlight of an outfit, with that rock couture look that celebrities love. Worn alone, it subtly catches the eye. Combined with other earrings, it creates an ultra-fashionable layering game. The only real secret to showcasing it? The hairstyle. Loose hair remains the ideal option: high or low bun, flat ponytail, hair slicked back or strands slipped behind the ears… The main thing is to leave enough space for the jewelry so that it can fully capture the light.
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