Either way, it's highly likely that you, or someone you know, got their ears pierced at Claire's. The trend continues on today, but unfortunately, with sales declining and the brand filing for its second bankruptcy in seven years, America's youth may be deprived of the chance to get their ears pierced at Claire's. Thankfully, one enterprising Biglaw partner pledged to solve that problem by literally "putting some skin in the game" to get it done.