It’s time to raid your grandmother’s jewellery box—fashion has found an unlikely new obsession in the brooch. Once a relic of a bygone era, the brooch has quietly re-emerged, hard-launching its place as a must-have accessory. No longer just an afterthought, this vintage embellishment is now a favourite among both designers and the fashion set.
If the brooch hadn’t already secured its place as the next must-have accessory, the 2025 Met Gala red carpet certainly fastened its position in fashion history. From bold, jewelled statements to delicate, subtle accents, this once-forgotten accessory accompanied everything from structured suiting to evening gowns, and dramatic capes.
marie claire’s Edit Of The Best Brooches To Shop
- Best Embellished: Kenneth Jay Lane Flower, $378
- Best Minimalist: Witchery Mina Brooch, $59
- Best Modern: Gigi Burri Rhodium Brooch, $236
- Best Investment: Dries Van Noten Beaded, $765
- Best Silver: Heaven Mayhem Twist Brooch, $148
Still not sold? Tory Burch—one of the hottest labels of the moment—turned to the brooch again to complete looks on their Spring/Summer 2025 runway. The pins weren’t just decorative; they were also used to fasten the sleeves of an avant-garde cardigan, blending style with functionality.
Meanwhile, at Carolina Herrera’s fashion week show, golden rose pins gave monochromatic ensembles an elevated flourish, pinned to sweaters, blazers, dresses and in place of buttons.
Among the street style set, brooches have become the accessory du jour for bringing a unique flare to otherwise typical wardrobe staples. Over on TikTok, creators are using mismatched brooches over buttons on vests, cardigans and jackets for what they describe as a schiaparelli-esque finish.
With endless styling possibilities—and, let’s be honest, a certain undeniable chicness—the brooch is the perfect way to breathe new life into your existing wardrobe. Keep scrolling to shop our favourites.
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