Hemlines: Brooching the Subject – The Brooch Curator


Posted November 10, 2019 in Fashion

From Theresa May’s bemusing choice of bracelets to caps emblazoned with more explicit – and problematic – slogans, it seems no present-day accessory can escape political ties; especially not the symbolic brooch (Amber Butchart skilfully tackles this subject for Frieze).

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Those in search of style cues, rather than secret messages, should peruse @thebroochcurator, whose quotidian posts will appease colour and texture magpies.

#TheBroochCurator

Words: Amelia O’Mahony Brady

NEWSLETTER

The key to the city. Straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter.

SEARCH

National Museum 2024 – English

NEWSLETTER

The key to the city. Straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter.