: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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An angular bangle from 1975 designed by textile artist Kim Naver, for example, is exhibited with one of her tapestries, while the supple form of a 1963-era brooch by designer Nanna Ditzel is echoed in one of her chairs nearby.
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Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
Labrum presented a global outlook with block-print denim suits and dark wash denim coordinates embellished with oversized brooches and unconventional hardware.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Queen Camilla wore Queen Elizabeth II's Celtic Knot brooch to a recent royal engagement in London.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Add a fun brooch to your jacket for an extra-sophisticated touch.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2026
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Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
Labrum presented a global outlook with block-print denim suits and dark wash denim coordinates embellished with oversized brooches and unconventional hardware.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Queen Camilla wore Queen Elizabeth II's Celtic Knot brooch to a recent royal engagement in London.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Add a fun brooch to your jacket for an extra-sophisticated touch.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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