Why Brooches Are The Versatile Fashion Accessory You Never Knew You Needed

Traditionally, brooches are usually thought of as your grandmother's jewellery. Old-fashioned, dusty, ugly – you get the picture.

But that's not really the case anymore. Most recently at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Kate Middletown, Princess of Wales demonstrated how a simple, elegant brooch can stand out on a solid colour, while also bringing great meaning and emphasis to the piece.

So before you dismiss a brooch Pre-Fall’s trending brooches for an instant style pick-me-up.

Circular disc pin and handcrafted brass pin, $780, Jil Sander at Jilsander.com

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Lucky Animals Cat yellow gold, onyx and mahogany obsidian clip, $8,950, Van Cleef & Arpels

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Visage brass brooch with Swarovski rhinestones, $2,117, Schiaparelli at Schiaparelli.com

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Panthere de Cartier sterling silver and palladium finish tie pin, $1,790, Cartier

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Tiffany Enchant rose gold dragonfly brooch with diamonds and sapphires, $9,350, Tiffany & Co.

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Elsa Peretti Amapola sterling silver brooch with red silk, $1,200, Tiffany & Co.

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GG crystal-embellished brooch, $678, Gucci at Matchesfashion.com

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Lucky Animals Dove rose gold clip with white mother-of-pearl and onyx, $8,950, Van Cleef & Arpels

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Strass and metal brooch, Chanel

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Available in Chanel Boutiques.

Text: Lena Kamarudin/Her World