For years, innovation in earbuds centered on sound quality, battery life, and noise cancellation, while aesthetics converged on a single in-ear silhouette. Today, designers and brands are challenging that orthodoxy, reimagining earbuds as jewelry-adjacent objects that sit visibly on the ear, more ear cuff than invisible tech. The idea of elevating earbuds into luxury objects is not new. Over the past decade, bespoke jewelers have produced gold-plated AirPods, diamond-encrusted headphones, and one-off couture audio pieces intended as collector's items or status symbols.
Taking to her Instagram Story, Klum showed off a video of her working out in a sheer black floor-length gown with a scoop neckline and striped hem. The dress was completely see-through, allowing Klum to showcase her black bra and matching shapewear she wore underneath. She added some rock-star edge to her look by topping her dress with a silver leather biker jacket, featuring black panels and an extra-long belt that she left unfastened.
