: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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New York Fashion Week unveiled a wave of micro-trends—from brooches and mixed prints to cape silhouettes, scarves, sheer fabrics, and color blocking.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Mescal, meanwhile, went classic in his black tuxedo and white collarless shirt—a nice modern touch to timeless menswear dressing, right down to his sleek little brooch.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
Most recently, the monarch donned the Celtic Knot brooch for a visit to one of London's most famous liveries in what amounted to a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II.
—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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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Mescal, meanwhile, went classic in his black tuxedo and white collarless shirt—a nice modern touch to timeless menswear dressing, right down to his sleek little brooch.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
Most recently, the monarch donned the Celtic Knot brooch for a visit to one of London's most famous liveries in what amounted to a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II.
—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 8 Mar. 2026.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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