This piece of jewelry was long considered outdated, but in the new season it will become a key element of fashionable looks.
A small accessory that many of us last saw in our grandmother's jewelry box is now conquering the fashion world — we are talking about brooches.
Brooches perfectly fit the current mood of the fashion industry: in a world of mass-market and overproduction of clothing, we long for items with character and history — and for accessories that can instantly transform a simple outfit into a look fit for a fashion magazine.
They combine vintage charm, individuality, and a touch of extravagance. They are versatile and become a great way to instantly elevate a look. Whether it’s a sparkling accent on a blazer, a playful embellishment on knitwear, or even wearing them in pairs and triples: a brooch is the most fashionable update for your outfits right now.
These accessories have been everywhere, including on the runways, in a variety of stylings. XXL versions of the accessory on coats at Celine, mini vintage-style brooches on collars at Tory Burch, decorative accents on minimalist dresses and checkered blazers at Chanel.
At Matthieu Blazy's debut show for Chanel, the camellia-shaped brooches made a particularly strong impression: the central symbol of the French house since Coco Chanel received a modern interpretation, linking the brand's heritage with contemporary trends.
The main appeal of the accessory, of course, is that even the most ordinary basic outfits are revealed in a completely new way with it — an example being the blazers and polos from the Tory Burch show. Elegant brooches on lapels and collars added a certain avant-garde touch to sports casual.
And this is the simplest way to integrate a trendy accessory into your wardrobe. One eye-catching brooch is enough to turn a simple black or gray blazer into a super fashionable look.
The next level is to wear brooches with knitwear. The charming combination of coziness and sophistication reveals familiar cardigans and sweaters in a new light. This approach is currently especially popular on social media and is even endorsed by Julia Roberts.
For those who prefer a more extravagant and bold style, the approach of "the more, the better" works. Combining several brooches of different sizes, shapes, or materials creates a very modern fashion statement. The key is to base the look on basic items, such as white shirts or t-shirts, so that the focus remains on the composition of the brooches.
Lovers of an individual approach to styling wear brooches in completely unexpected places: on bag straps, hats, scarves, or even on the waistband of jeans.
It is this freedom that makes the trend so interesting: within what seems to be a small accessory lies enormous stylistic potential.
