New look
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A pin doesn’t have to be conventionally opulent. Materials such as silicone, sculptural metal or a single pearl are minimally deluxe.
Tibi shirt, $600 at Hudson’s Bay. Jewellery (from top): Jenny Bird Olin pin set, $85/two through jenny-bird.ca. Isabelle Busnel silicone brooch, $293 at Archives. Mirit Weinstock Folded Heart & Pearl brooch, $380 at Ewanika.
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Flotsam and Jetsam
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Elements usually found under the sea take a nautical look to new depths.
Marni trench coat, $3,890, Victoria Victoria Beckham T-shirt, $190 at Holt Renfrew. Oyster brooch, $680 at Burberry. Jewels by Alan Anderson seahorse brooch, $995 through jewelsbyalananderson.com.
Petal push
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On multicoloured Chanel tweed, flowers in silk and stones create a garden of earthly delights.
Jacket, camellia brooch, both price on request at Chanel. Jewels by Alan Anderson brooches, $495 each through jewelsbyalananderson.com.
Spot on
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A dress in a charming polka dot motif gets an extra dose of sweetness from the addition of a Gucci bow.
Olivia Rubin dress, $715 at Hudson’s Bay. Gucci ribbon brooch, $530, logo brooch, $615 at Ssense.
Bugging out
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The only moths (and beetles) you should allow close to your trench is this mix of bejewelled insects.
Andersson Bell trench coat, $735 at Hudson’s Bay. Danny Pollak brooch (top), $48, (third from top), $240, (fourth from top), $240 through @dannypollakaccessories on Instagram. Natia X Lako gold plated beetle brooch, $167 at Archives. Carole Tannenbaum Vintage Collection brooch (on blue), price on request through caroletanenbaum.com.
Logo mania
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For your classic side, a set of letters pays homage to vintage Dior. For the newer you, Ambush creates a pin that mimics a forgotten security tag in gold.
Acne blazer, $1,050, blouse, $450 at Holt Renfrew. Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection “DIOR” brooch set, price on request through caroletanenbaum.com. Ambush security tag brooch, $215 at Archives.
Garden variety
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Comme des Garçons’ landscape print becomes even more maximal with an array of sparkling blooms.
Comme des Garçons dress, $2,565, Noir Kei Ninomiya shirt, $720 at The Room at Hudson’s Bay. Jewels by Alan Anderson brooch (on dress strap), $1,195 through jewelsbyalananderson.com. Erdem gold blossom brooch (on white shirt), $365, gold crystal bee brooch (below pink flower), $550 at Ssense. Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection brooch (pink flower), price on request through caroletanenbaum.com.
Prime placement
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Pins needn’t be confined to your lapel or chest. A grouping that snakes down a shirt’s button placket creates a whimsical scene.
Totême shirt, $445 at Holt Renfrew. Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection fruit vine brooch, price on request through caroletanenbaum.com. Jewels by Alan Anderson snake brooch, $695 through jewelsbyalananderson.com.
Styling by Georgia Groom, prop styling by Wilson Wong, photo assistant Krysten Galang.
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