safety pin

noun

Definition of safety pin

: a pin in the form of a clasp with a guard covering its point when fastened

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For his Met Gala look, James Charles flaunted his nipples in a see-through top made of safety pins paired with black satin Alexander Wang pants. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "People Are Really Pissed At This Comment James Charles Made About His Met Gala Appearance," 8 May 2019 Elsewhere, punk accoutrements like safety pins and dog collars spiked the season with some broody, dark romance. — Vogue, "The 7 Biggest Jewelry Trends of the Fall 2019 Season," 15 Mar. 2019 Meanwhile, Vittoria Ceretti was by the clothing racks fawning over her look for the show: a reinterpretation of Gianni’s famous black safety pin dress from the ’90s. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "Watch What Happened Behind the Scenes at Versace’s Mega Pre-Fall 2019 Show in New York," 6 Dec. 2018 It was slit to her upper thigh, and—most memorably—held together by large gold safety pins. — Harper's BAZAAR, "Elizabeth Hurley on the Versace Pin Dress That Changed Everything," 25 Mar. 2019 Donatella Versace recreated looks from her brother Gianni’s Spring 1994 safety pin collection in her Pre-Fall 2019. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "A Baguette-Hungry Crowd Celebrated Fendi’s Famous Bag," 8 Feb. 2019 The lesson of the safety pins is that what is considered valuable to a culture may not be obvious to the archaeologist. — Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, "The Vanishing City," 13 Aug. 2018 Picture a web of black straps and safety pins; oversize sunglasses from their Off-White campaign; and shades of orange and magenta slashed across their eyelids. — Kate Branch, Vogue, "This DJ Sister Act Is the Only Beauty Inspiration You Need This Summer," 12 July 2018 Tie strings together in a knot and safety pin (or tape) to a pillow or the knee of your pants. — Sarah Newell, Seventeen, "11 Ridiculously Awesome DIY Gifts for Your BFFs," 12 Sep. 2018

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