Our brooch for women aisle gathers magnetic figurative models: Parisian woman portraits with black polka dots, nautical navy blue, vintage girls with hats, 1950s little girls, glamour portraits, pink handbags. Far from the traditional pin brooch, the magnetic system attaches to thin fabric without piercing or leaving holes. Assertive retro chic spirit, vintage fashion-style illustrations. Ideal to personalise a blazer, a coat lapel, a bag strap.
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A storybook lady figure standing in three-quarter view, wearing a beige cloche hat trimmed with a small green enamel flower, a peach-coloured A-line dress and long plaits at her sides. She holds a pink pearly handbag with a large white bow and a cluster of multicoloured enamel flowers (pink, violet, yellow, blue). 1920s silhouette in a silver-tone-and-enamel reading. Magnetic, no pin. In the mid-century Etsy "Classy Lady Face" brooch tradition.
A vintage little girl brooch in the 1920s spirit, with a small porcelain face, two brown braids, a wide brimmed grey cloche hat trimmed with two tiny peach flowers, a silver bow at the collar and a soft blue triangular yoke. The black enamel dress is sculpted with cape sleeves and a flared skirt, a small satin silver pochette tucked at the side and a pastel bouquet of pink, blue, white and yellow flowers held in the right hand. Slim silver legs end in black shoes, all outlines in polished silver, magnetic back, 7.5cm tall.
A Parisian lady portrait brooch in the spirit of a fashion illustration: porcelain beige face, low side black chignon, oversized round sunglasses with milky white lenses framed in rose gold, a small white pearl headband with a soft pink bow, fuchsia pulpy lips and a delicate string of rose gold pearls at the neck. The white pearl detailed top finishes the silhouette like a haute couture bustier. All outlines and metal accents are warm rose gold, the magnetic back sits flat on silk or wool, 6cm tall.
A vintage-style figural brooch of a little girl in a violet-and-turquoise cloche hat with a tiny pink flower, two brown braids, a blue swing dress with a violet bodice and a gold bow at the waist, holding a pink handbag with a large pearl-cream bow and a small multicolour bouquet. Pastel storybook palette in gold-tone metal with selective baked enamel, hidden two-disc magnetic fastening, no pin and no holes. About 6 cm tall.
A figural brooch of a girl in full nautical look: black high bun with a blue-and-white striped Breton bow, red round glasses, red neckerchief, blue-and-white Breton-stripe top, navy swing dress with raised gold studs (3D effect, not flat dots), emerald-green checked handbag and red burgundy court shoes. About 7,5 cm tall in gold-tone metal with selective baked enamel, hidden two-disc magnetic fastening, no pin and no holes. A French-Riviera-summer accent for blazer, tote or denim.
This figural brooch shows a stylised Parisian girl in a black dress with raised silver studs, a black-and-white striped Breton top, red glasses, a striped bow on her high bun and a checked handbag. Cut from a single piece of silver-tone metal with enamel detailing, it fastens with a hidden two-disc magnet rather than a pin, so it sits on a wool coat or a silk blouse without leaving a single hole. A French chic accent for a lapel, a scarf or a tote bag.
Our brooch for women aisle gathers magnetic figurative models: Parisian woman portraits with black polka dots, nautical navy, vintage girls with hats, 1950s little girls, glamour fashion-icon portraits, illustrated handbags. Far from the classic floral or animal register, the portrait motif tells a story and signs a personality. The magnetic system places these illustrations on thin fabric without piercing. Assertive retro chic spirit, palette of black polka dots, navy, 1950s glamour.
The brooch occupies a particular place in the wardrobe: unlike necklaces or rings that are visible regardless of fabric, the brooch is deliberately placed, like a personal badge on the outfit. The figurative women brooch takes this narrative dimension all the way: a Parisian portrait, a vintage little girl, a glamour silhouette tell something the floral or animal brooch doesn't say. It's both aesthetic and conversational. The magnetic system preserves delicate fabrics, opening use to silk, chiffon, fine cashmere. For the full range of women brooches across motifs and systems (pin or magnetic), see our brooches aisle.
Five figurative registers coexist:
Three concrete criteria: the desired visual universe (polka Parisian for striped/sailor sweater, nautical navy for blue blazer, vintage girl for pastel cardigan), the dominant palette of the garment (coloured motif on plain dark, black-and-white motif on plain coloured), and the format of the supporting garment (blazer or coat lapel for showcase, not a soft jersey t-shirt).
Reference placement at chest height on the heart side. A black polka Parisian on an ecru blazer, a vintage little girl on a camel coat, a nautical brooch on a navy blue blazer. The figurative brooch immediately attracts the eye without needing additional jewellery.
The woman motif lends itself particularly well to placement on a textile piece: on a silk scarf corner, on a fine wool shawl point, on a thick scarf edge. Magnetic preserves the fabric, which matters for silk. For a more delicate romantic register as an alternative, see also our flower brooches which share the same magnetic system.
The smooth leather or plain fabric strap perfectly accommodates a magnetic women brooch. The little girl with pink bag on an ecru tote, the Parisian on a black bag: the accessory becomes a singular piece without intervening on the main garment.
The figurative brooch requires the same precautions as any decorative jewellery. Keep away from magnetic cards, mechanical watches and medical equipment sensitive to magnetic fields. Avoid water, direct perfume, hairspray that can alter the colours of illustrations and the protective varnish layer. Clean with a dry soft microfibre cloth. Store flat in a separate case so the magnets don't snag other jewellery. For lovers of the romantic heart register, see also our heart brooches which share the same care guidelines.
Yes, the neodymium magnet holds on thin fabric (silk, chiffon) as well as on thick fabric (wool, denim). On smooth leather too. Check that the support thickness isn't excessive (more than 3-4 mm of fabric between the two magnets) otherwise hold force decreases.
The illustration is protected by a resin varnish layer that resists daily friction. Avoid prolonged contact with water or solvents that can attack it. With normal use and soft cloth cleaning, the motif keeps its colours for several years.
Absolutely. It's a personal gift that tells something: Parisian portrait for a fashion lover, vintage girl for a nostalgic person, nautical for a sea enthusiast. More meaningful than a standard floral brooch.
