: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Situated on the body of the garment, the black lines ran vertically and along the neckline of the piece, creating a modern framing technique that only served to highlight Queen Camilla’s glittering diamond brooch, adorned near the queen consort’s shoulder.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Romantic but precise, add a brooch for a final finishing touch.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Vintage trends are also inspiring millennials and Boomers to revisit grandma-style brooches, particularly men.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Kate Middleton made her first appearance in the brooch in November 2022—two months after becoming the Princess of Wales—to welcome the president of South Africa to London for a state visit.
—Clara Strunck, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Romantic but precise, add a brooch for a final finishing touch.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Vintage trends are also inspiring millennials and Boomers to revisit grandma-style brooches, particularly men.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Kate Middleton made her first appearance in the brooch in November 2022—two months after becoming the Princess of Wales—to welcome the president of South Africa to London for a state visit.
—Clara Strunck, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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