Once upon a time, brooches would only be found in your grandmother’s jewellery box. But everything old comes new again, and brooches have burst back onto the scene as the must-have accessory of the season. The modern brooch has shed the dusty feel of antique pieces and embraced colour, sparkle, and showstopping style, creating glittering centrepieces for day or evening outfits for men and women alike. At Barcs Australia, we’ve long believed in the power of the brooch to pull a whole look together, and with brooches back in the spotlight, we have a wide range of stunning styles to help you celebrate the brooch renaissance.
Brooches are by no means new, but recent seasons have seen them making an overdue return to red carpets, runways, and Instagram alike. While luxury juggernauts like Chanel, YSL and Tiffany’s have slipped eye-catching pins into their collections, influencers are busy showing us how to work brooches into the contemporary wardrobe. We’ve seen brooches appearing on best dressed lists, perhaps most notably a stunning, oversized ribbon brooch worn by Isabeli Fontana at Cannes, and the showstopping Balmain brooch bodysuit worn by Beyonce at the Renaissance premiere afterparty in London. Even Rhianna wore a cluster or glittering brooches during her iconic Superbowl halftime show. Barcs has beautiful pieces to help you get the look – we recommend the stunning, antique-inspired Pearl Petal Brooch, or if you prefer a touch of colour, the beautiful Coil Petal Brooch is a perfect choice.
It could be the androgynous appeal of brooches that have led to their resurgence. While women are reclaiming and adapted this once-dated staple, men have been embracing the brooch like never before, and taking full advantage of the opportunity to add colour, character and sparkle to waistcoats, jackets and suit lapels. Movie icon Jeff Goldblum accessorised with his Met Gala look with several sparkling brooches, while It Boy Timothee Chalamet has worn brooches to film premieres and Oscar red carpets.The modern tuxedo is not complete without a pin to bring a uniquely stylish finish to a gentleman’s ensemble. The Wavelength Pearl Brooch and the Whirlpool Pearl Brooch from Barcs are both excellent choices for women or men’s fashion, with a modern, minimalist design and a touch of sparkle to dress up any wearer’s style.
A statement brooch can be the most versatile piece in your collection. While typically pinned by the collar, lapel or breastbone, there’s no limit to the ways a brooch can elevate your outfit. Attach a sparkling brooch to a length of ribbon or chain to create your own choker or necklace. Use the Dandelion Pearl Brooch to secure a scarf or cardigan in the cooler months, or pin it to a headband or hat to add flair to your summer style or spring racing outfit. A sparkling piece such as the Borealis Brooch can become a focal point at the hip or shoulder of an evening gown, or replace cufflinks on a chic button-down blouse. Your brooch could be pinned to your bag, or even be worn as a hairpiece – the Posy Brooch will look beautiful attached to an elastic or pinned into an updo.
With the backing of the red carpet, the approval of men and women alike, and the versatility to be worn with any outfit, brooches have become a must-have in your jewellery box. Barcs Australia has the perfect piece for you – shop online or in store at David Jones.
