The Brooch Is Back!

By Melissa Fros

In this nugget, me, Melissa (a proud vintage magpie) bring you one of fashion’s most charming comebacks: the brooch!

Once upon a time, brooches lived quietly on our grandmas’ lapels and royal portraits… but look who’s stealing the spotlight again!

Schiaparelli 2020

Shiaparelli Spring 2020 Couture from Vogue Runway

Forget the stiff pearls and formal blazers! Today’s brooches are bold, playful, and full of personality. Think vintage treasures from flea markets pinned on a denim jacket, a crystal bug catching the light on your blazer, or a cluster of mismatched pins giving your coat main character energy.

Carolina Herrera Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show.jpeg

Carolina Herrera Fall 2025 via Vogue Runway

I love that a single brooch can tell a story. It’s a little jewel that says:“I’ve been somewhere, I’ve seen things, and I’m still shining.”

Julia Roberts brooches

Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock

So yes, dust off that old pin box or go treasure-hunting in your favorite thrift store because the brooch revival is officially on, and it’s your time to sparkle unapologetically.

Brooch Anthropologie

Image credit Anthropologie

I’ve put together a little Nuggets of Style Brooch Edit with some of favorite finds (vintage, chic, and a little bit cheeky).

Ready to start your own brooch collection?

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