Emma Watson and the ear cuff


Emma Watson who stars in The Bling Ring wore a Repossi ear cuff at the Cannes Film Festival.

Abandon statement necklaces and cast away clunky cocktail rings - the upper ear is the new jewellery erogenous zone.

Conventional red carpet attendees may have opted for the chandelier earrings or decolletage skimming jewels, but Emma Watson of The Bling Ring opted for a simple single earring from Repossi in white gold and diamonds.

She also chose a ring from the same French jewellery label, which has become renowned for its edgy takes on classic pieces under its artistic director, Gaia Repossi.

The ear cuff was also seen at the autumn/winter '13/'14 runways at Dries Van Noten and at the spring/summer '13 collection of Rodarte, and were prevalent at the punk-themed Met Gala.

Closer to home, look to Australian designer Ryan Storer.

Watson may be playing a thieving adolescent with a penchant for flashy labels, but her choice of Repossi's subtle piece to accompany her chic, monochromatic Chanel couture gown from the spring/summer 2013 season spoke volumes about her personal style.

Sofia Coppola has a skill in plucking young ingenues and setting them on a path of style success, and considering her polished turn at the Cannes Film Festival, we can surely expect to see more of her in the future.

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