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Brooches are definitely having a major moment in 2025. These eye-catching accessories are everywhere — dotting the lapels of stylish women, adorning shoes and handbags, even pinned artfully in updos. Brooches have become the go-to way to add a pop of personality and panache to any outfit.
While brooches used to be seen as prim, even old-fashioned, the brooches of 2025 are big, bold, and unapologetically modern. Elaborate sculptural shapes, colorful resins and glittering crystals have replaced the dainty cameos of yesteryear. Designers are supersizing brooches for maximum impact, with some statement pieces reaching saucer-sized proportions.
Brooch Fever Goes Coed
Adrien Brody attending Venice Film Festival in 2024 in Dior tuxedo and statement Elsa Jin brooch. Instagram/@elsajin519
It's not just women succumbing to brooch fever. Stylish male celebrities like Robert Downey Jr. and Colman Domingo are pinning with pride on the red carpet. Adrien Brody often accessorizes his red carpet suits with eye-catching brooches from designer Elsa Jin. These bold, sculptural pins add an artistic twist to a classic tuxedo look, and don't even get me started on how fabulous those dramatic accessories look on True Winters like Brody!
Creative Brooch Styling Ideas
GQ gives us an idea how to style brooches. Photo by Bowen Fernie
So how are fashionistas making the most of the brooch trend? Let us count the creative ways:
Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, SWAROWSKI Global Creative Director, teaches us how to style basic sweater with tons of brooches. Photo from Vogue Scandinavia, Instagram/@giovannaengelbert
- Rather than sporting a single brooch, try rocking several at once, mixing colors, sizes and themes for an eclectic, artistic look. Cluster them on a jacket lapel, line them up on a collar, or scatter them across a handbag.
Vogue Singapore April 2025 cover. Look at Bibi's sweater — it's pinned under the bust with a brooch. Vogue.sg
- Use brooches to change the shape and drape of garments. Gather the shoulders of a billowy blouse and pin them into place for a chic update. Cinch the front of a boxy blazer or cardigan with an oversized brooch for a more fitted silhouette.
Brooch on the sneakers — a fresh idea from a jewellery designer and creative director of Grima Jewellery. Instagram/@francescagrima
- Think beyond the lapel. Pin a bejeweled brooch to your pumps or even sneakers for an unexpected flash of glamour. Gather a silk scarf with a brooch for an artfully draped effect. Weave a set of delicate pins into a braid or chignon.
Brooches instead of buttons? Yes, please! Instagram/@syzygy.am
- Swap out the buttons on a shirt, jacket or cardigan and use brooches instead for an instant touch of opulence. Mix and match brooches for an eclectic effect.
Han So-hee on W Magazine Korea cover wearing Boucheron brooches on her shoulders. Instagram/@xeesoxee
- Wear a matching pair of brooches symmetrically on a collar, pockets or shoulders for an eye-catching, intentional look. This gives twice the impact!
Fiona Campbell-Walter, one of the most popular models in '50s, in a stole pinned with an oversized Schiaparelli insect broch in 1952. In 2025, we can do the same trick. Photo by Robert Randall
- Use a brooch as a closure on a wrap dress, cape or belt. A jeweled brooch can take the place of a buckle or snap and elevate the piece.
Any basic top, even tank top, can be styled with a brooch. Heaven Mayhem brooch, Revolve
- Don't save your brooches just for special occasions — pin them onto a denim jacket, sweater or even a casual T-shirt to bring a touch of arty sophistication to daywear.
Pin with Panache
Dolce & Gabbana Fall-Winter 2025 look. Launchmetrics.com/spotlight
No matter how you wear them, brooches are the accessory of the moment in 2025. Steeped in history yet refreshingly modern, they've evolved into miniature pieces of art in their own right. Building a collection of unique brooches allows you to put a personal stamp on any outfit — and to change up the vibe by mixing and matching. With so many creative styling possibilities, brooches prove that the future of accessorizing looks bright and boldly bejeweled. So go ahead — pin with panache!
