When we think of pins and brooches one may think of grandma or the Victorians. However; the pin trend really has begun to pick up some speed. Wearing pins has been something humans have done for centuries and represent some one of the oldest ways to decorate the body. Greeks and Romans used them to fasten their clothing and these fibulas were very functional. Celts produced some beautiful examples as well with wonderful natural and geometric iconography. Various amazing examples can be viewed in museums throughout the world. Victorians were really masters of the pin or brooch and made the look famous. From mourning brooches of woven hair, jet, marcasite and gold, to the lava cameo the Victorians loved these beautiful accessories. Starting in the Spring of 2011 we saw a rebirth extending through this fall and winter. In recent times we saw the trend in 2006, 2009 and again now. SJP's character on Sex and the City wore a plethora of brooches on the series and in the films. I think we will continue to see this classic fashion accessory yet. Its been really coming into style for men as well. See the Justin Bieber wearing YSL image. Quite frankly, Chanel never stopped using and creating iconic pins. Image below from Sex and the City the Film. Wedding Scene. See credits on photo.
Vintage Recommendations -Find a pin style for you:
1. Raid Grandma's Jewelry Box:
The 20's-50's designs range from art deco to rhinestones and beyond. 1920's pieces can be extremely desirable and I am especially fond of those deco designs with an Egyptian revival theme. Have fun with her 50's and 60's pieces on Jackets or Coats.
2.Experiment with Victorian brooches for evening or with scarves. You can learn more about identifying these in various jewelry texts- Jeanenne Bell. Collecting Victorian Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide.2004
3.Let's not forget that many a fashion house has adored the pin. Lanvin and Chanel to name two. You can find some wonderful vintage pieces made by YSL, Lanvin, Chanel, and Nettie Rosenstein. Nettie was quite a woman, produced amazing purses, jewelry, clothing and whimsical wearable pins for those who like to wear specific designers.
Lanvin Collection Spring 2011/ Bee Brooch
Chanel. Fall 2006. Runway.
4.Throw in some 60's Matisse brooches made from enamel and copper. They have great scale and texture. Image. Matisse Pin, Vintage. Sarara Vintage
5.If you have extra $$ Salvador Dali original pins are amazing but pricey. The lip pin designed in 1949 feature ruby crystals and faux pearls. Originals start at about $5,000. You can get some inspired examples in the form of the lip design today. A recent exhibit traveling the U.S. reproduced them for sale in the museum shops for $130. See the Dali Museum online.
6. 1980's Animal pins in the lion, ram, tiger or horse/zebra.
80's Toucan Brooch. Sarara Vintage.
Ways to Wear the Brooch or Pin: 1.The deco rhinestone pin or dress clip added to a dress where it gathers on the skirt or shoulder area.
2.On a felt or wool hat- I love the larger 50's rhinestone examples on today's hats or the flapper style hat.
3.On a jacket/sweater lapel-oversized examples look great.
4.Pinned on a clutch or envelope style purse.
5.Make them into a pendant. The local jeweler can add a small sterling hook on the back.
6.Around a necklace with various strands to the side of it. Or just pin it on a one strand pearl necklace and adjust the way it hangs.
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| 40s sequin pin on vintage pearls. Sarara Vintage. |
7.On the flap of a tartan skirt of course!
8.Fastened on a hair clip and then slide the clip in the hair- again rhinestone and deco styles work well. Audrey Hepburn made this look famous, celebs like Katherine Heigl have rocked the look.
9.Holding the top of a cardigan together.
7.As your something old, pinned on a wedding dress.
Audrey Hepburn. Credits on Photo. Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Antique Pin on Lapel. Image by Sarara Vintage.
Photo Daily Mail, UK. Photographer and copyright on photograph.
* Notice the Leaf worn by Princess Kate, a family heirloom which adorned the queen before her as featured in the dailymail article -http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2010322/Kate-Middleton-Prince-Williams-royal-tour-Canada-Day-2011-red-hot.html
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