# One-Earring Revivals Carin Wester's S/S '10 Brings Back the George Michael Crucifix By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carin-wester-spring-summer-2010 References: [coutequecoute.blogspot](http://coutequecoute.blogspot.com/2009/08/carin-wester-springsummer-2010-men.html) & [carinwester](http://www.carinwester.com/) When I saw the Carin Wester Spring/Summer 2010 menswear collection, I knew something looked familiar. Sure enough, upon closer inspection, I spotted it: The [dangling crucifix earring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop) worn in a single ear, as made famous by George Michael in the late 1980s. Whether you love or hate the one-earring look, you can't deny that in the 80s, everyone rocked it. Carin Wester's Spring/Summer 2010 menswear collection brings this practice back from the dead. **Implications** - Businesses that infuse their products with an [iconic pop culture concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1), be it current or old, will benefit in many ways. Not only will they appeal to consumers on a level of familiarity, they will also tap into nostalgic emotions of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **One-earring Revivals:** Reviving the trend of wearing a single earring from the 80s can attract consumers through familiarity and nostalgia. - **Infusing Pop Culture:** Incorporating iconic pop culture concepts into products can create a connection with consumers and generate a sense of nostalgia. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Bringing back fashion trends from the past, like the one-earring look, appeals to consumers seeking a nostalgic experience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the one-earring revival trend by creating new collections inspired by iconic fashion trends from the 80s. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can take advantage of the one-earring revival by designing and producing single earrings with a nostalgic twist. - **Retail:** Retailers can recognize the nostalgia trend and stock up on one-earring styles to meet the demands of consumers looking to relive the 80s fashion revival. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Wired Headphone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace.md) - [Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-90s-looks.md) - [Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-collection.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Retro Nightclub-Themed Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffrey-loverboy-1.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md)