Once a fixture of polite society and inherited jewellery boxes, brooches have not-so secretly slipped back into the sartorial limelight.
Designers have begun to treat the pin as a small act of authorship. From Loewe x Studio Ghibli’s bejewelled coat of 2025 that rather resembled a magpie’s nest of treasures, to Prada’s oh-so classic and understated floral pins that have punctuated various collections, brooches are back in a big way.
There’s a quiet pleasure in fastening a brooch. Unlike earrings or rings, which are rarely altered, taken off or switched out for new jewels, adding a pin to your outfit feels deliberate. It’s a small act of punctuation that can not only change the rhythm and feel of an outfit, but can also become a wonderful, ritualistic habit.
Indeed, interchanging pins and brooches on your favourite outerwear piece is one of the most historically beloved means of adding individual flair to any outfit, whether pinned to classic lapels, woollen coats or denim jackets. Just ask the Pearly Kings and Queens of London.
It’s not about nostalgia so much as the appeal of something tactile that catches the light and adds a sprinkling of personality.
There’s a mood of subtle eccentricity at play, a return to dressing as an act of care – or even dressing as part of a wider community by showing your support for a cause or mutual interest.
Perhaps that’s why the brooch feels timely again. It may be via a vintage Victorian jewel found on Portobello road, an heirloom piece designed by a haute couture label, or a pin demonstrating your allegiance to a certain fan club - but the best brooches today offer a beautiful combination of personality, visual interest and sartorial nous.
I’ve rounded up an assortment of the best brooches and pin below.
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Just My Style Pin Set
The perfect starter-kit for creating your very own Loewe-inspired bejewelled jacket this season, Free People has a brilliant pin set in a variety of colourways and design themes. They each feature post backs and butterfly clutch closures.
Buy now £22.00, Free People
Prada Poplin and metal flower brooch
What’s not to love about a luxurious, pink Prada posey? Pin to a crisp white lapel for the ultimate runway aesthetic.
Buy now £320.00, Prada
Eclectica Pre-Loved Vintage Cherub Brooch, Dated Circa 1980s
A vintage cherub for the angel in our life. Eclectica is home to a plethora of true vintage treasures – but this dramatic 1980s option with its dark silver plate finish is a winner.
Buy now £55.00, John Lewis
Isabel Marant Bonnie Brooch
Despite being known for its bohemian aesthetic, Isabel Marant’s new season Bonnie Brooch has a subtly punk feel. Mixed metals are huge for 2025, and this silver, gold and brass tone accessory will add some oomph to your street style looks.
Buy now £175.00, Farfetch
Chanel Fall-Winter 2025/26 Pre-Collection Brooch
We’d be remiss not to include an option for the reigning monarch of high-fashion brooches. This leather-woven bow from Chanel is a haute couture classic. Pin it to your beret, your blazer, your silk scarf, or your bag.
Buy now £790.00, Chanel
Dune Soulmates bridal crystal-embellished metal shoe brooch
Shoe brooches are the key to emulating Manolo Blahnik-inspired style without spending a small fortune. These sparkling accessories from Dune will elevate any pair of kitten heels with a clip.
Buy now £30.00, Selfridges
Balenciaga Black Wool Brooches Tailored Jacket
If you’re willing to drop a cool £14k on a pre-bejewelled blazer, Balenciaga has you covered. Crafted from wool with a signature oversized silhouette, adorned with a hand-selected treasure trove of heirloom-inspired brooches.
Buy now £14000.00, Balenciaga
V&A Snake embroidered brooch – inspired by Cartier
Created by embroidery house Hand & Lock in homage to Cartier’s diamond-backed Snake necklace of 1968, this perennially stylish piece is brilliant for pinning to woollen lapels in colder months for a dramatic twist.
Buy now £80.00, V&A
Anthropologie Pretzel Brooch
Foodie types might love the simple curved lines of this pretzel-themed brooch. It's finished with tiny sparkling crystals to catch the light.
Buy now £24.00, Anthropologie
