Fanciful brooches add unexpected sparkle to modern, sophisticated silhouettes. Pin a starfish on the waistband of tailored trousers for a surprising reveal, or place a scorpion on the shoulder of a sculptural blouse for an effect that’s playful, personal, and just a little offbeat.
Paris Flames Brooch in yellow gold with diamonds by Jean Schlumberger ($34,600) and Starfish Brooch in platinum with diamonds by Elsa Peretti ($47,000), both by Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com. Carolyn Trousers by Heirlome, $990, heirlome.com.
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Scorpion Brooch in 18k gold with pearls by Buccellati, $21,500, buccellati.com; Carmen Top ($890) and Carolyn Trousers ($990) by Heirlome, heirlome.com.
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Swan Brooch in gold with diamonds by Buccellati, $39,500, buccellati.com; Toy slipper in goatskin by Loewe, $850, loewe.com.
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Vintage Wisteria Brooch in gold with pink topaz, rubies, and diamonds by Verdura, $175,000, verdura.com; Twisted Corduroy Dress by Tory Burch, $5,486, toryburch.com.
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Rana Brooch in enamel by Bottega Veneta, $2,400, bottegaveneta.com; Campagna Trench Coat by By Malene Birger, $1,400, bymalenebirger.com.
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Metal Flower Brooch by Carolina Herrera, $490, carolinaherrera.com; Vera Dress by Heirlome, $1,190, heirlome.com; V-Neck Sweater by Grey’s, $940, greys.studio.
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Beaded Carnation Brooch by Erdem, $595, erdem.com; Carolyn Blazer ($1,490) and Carolyn Trousers ($990) by Heirlome, heirlome.com; Oversized Tunic Shirt by Maria McManus, $450, mariamcmanus.com.
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