Suddenly, have you ever heard the word “lapel pin”? Those who are conscious of fashion, "I want to stick to the appearance of suits and jackets!", and those who have worn suits for formal wear (wedding) may have heard it once. Not. However, many people may be wondering how to use, attach, and select.

So this time, for those who want to make a difference with accessories and accessories! We will introduce the charm and attachment of cool lapel pins while looking at "types of lapel pins and two usage scenes", "how to attach lapel pins", and "three selections of fashionable lapel pins".

Types of lapel pins

First of all, let’s take a look at the types and wearing scenes while explaining what kind of item a "lapel pin" is.

What is a lapel pin? The lower collar of the jacket is called a "lapel", and the design has different shapes, widths, and angles of the lapel. An accessory that can be inserted into the "buttonhole (flower hole)" on the collar.

Stick type

A stick type with a long needle on the main decorative part. A type in which a needle is passed through a buttonhole and the tip of the needle is exposed to the front side of the fabric and fastened. The angle can be horizontal or diagonally arranged, so you can enjoy a fashionable impression that suits your needs.

Pins and brooches type

Unlike the stick type, the needle is short and the design is a type that can be inserted into the buttonhole and fastened. Since there are some types of motifs, you can decide according to your coordination. In addition, since it is a needle-proof type, it can be fastened without damaging the fabric.

Chain type

There is a design with a chain attached to the stick type and a design with a chain connected to the pins type. It gives a gorgeous impression at once and is also popular in the party scene.

Two usage scenes of lapel pin.

Lapel pin in business

The company emblem is one of the ways to use it as a business scene. Basically, in the business scene, flashy accessories are often regarded as NG.

What is the company emblem? A badge attached to a buttonhole. It has the effect of appealing the image of the company, proof of identity, and giving a sense of security to customers. In addition, it seems that some companies use it in the sense that their behavior as human beings will change and their cohesiveness will increase.

Recently, the number of workplaces where business casual clothing is OK is increasing, and it seems that some people wear "lapel pins" as fashion items. At that time, it is important to note that you should choose a simple design that matches the TPO / workplace atmosphere.

 Lapel pin in the wedding scene

The name of the place where the "lapel pin" is attached is sometimes called "flower hole" other than the buttonhole.

What is a flower hole? As the name suggests, it is use as a hole for insert flower. There are various theories about the origin, but when a man handed a bouquet to a woman, he took out one flower from the bouquet in the sense of OK and inserted it in the flower hall.

"Lapel pin" at a wedding ceremony depends on the atmosphere of the prestigious wedding ceremony and the venue, but basically there are manners in how to dress, and there are restrictions on fashion, such as being less noticeable than the leading groom. There is. If you want to wear it, a formal and calm design is good. For a second party or a casual wedding, you can create a fashionable look with a playful and slightly flashy design and a unique lapel pin.

At weddings, in addition to lapel pins, you can wear gorgeous accessories such as “cufflinks”, “tie clips” and “pocket squares”. At that time, you can make it look more fashionable by matching the colors or using the lapel pin as an accent. When pairing with a pocket square, it's a good idea to clarify the items you want to stand out and try to have a unified style.

How to attach a lapel pin

Stick type & chain type

Type with a needle, remove the fastener attached to the tip of the needle and pass the needle through the buttonhole (flower hole). Adjust the span of the pine needle tip and attach a grasp to the face.

Pins type

Pins type, remove the fastener on the back side and pass the needle through the buttonhole (flower hole). Attach the metal fittings on the back side. Unlike the stick type with long needles, most designs have short needles.