Jacket brooch in black and white enamel, Parisian cardigan codes
This figural brooch reads as a small cardigan jacket on a lapel, built directly on the codes of the classic Parisian tweed: black enamel body with clean white edges, a round white collar, a central white placket with five rhinestone buttons running down the front, and 3/4 sleeves. Two five-petal white flowers sit on the shoulders, each with a small grey rhinestone at the centre. Four white-bordered pockets (two on the chest, two on the hem) carry crystal cabochons and the two lower pockets add a tiny white five-petal flower as a small finishing touch. The whole piece is in silver-tone metal with brushed back relief, and the fastening is a hidden two-disc magnet that holds the brooch on a wool coat or a silk blouse without leaving a pinhole.
- Silhouette: cardigan jacket shape with 3/4 sleeves, about 5 cm tall
- Body: black baked enamel with white edges, white round collar, white central placket
- Buttons: five rhinestone buttons down the centre
- Shoulders: two five-petal white flowers with a grey rhinestone centre
- Pockets: four white-bordered pockets with crystal cabochons, two lower pockets with a small white flower
- Metal: silver-tone, brushed back with engraved relief
- Fastening: hidden magnet, two-disc system, no pin and no holes
Why a jacket-shape brooch beats a generic flower
Flower brooches and silhouette pins crowd every lapel scene. A jacket-shape brooch sits in a smaller, more specific corner: it references the Parisian tweed cardigan without needing a label, and reads as fashion shorthand for anyone who knows the codes. The black-and-white palette stays disciplined, the rhinestone buttons keep a single sparkle line down the centre, and the small flowers on the shoulders and pockets break the symmetry just enough to keep the eye moving. The magnetic fastening matters here because the brooch sits flat against the fabric, so a pin would create an obvious bump in the line of the cardigan. See our wider no-pin magnetic brooches for the same fastening on other shapes.
Where the cardigan brooch fits in the wardrobe
On a black wool coat or a navy blazer, the silver edges and white collar of the brooch frame the colour story of the outfit. On a cream knit, the black body of the brooch becomes the focal contrast. On a chambray shirt or denim jacket, the Parisian cardigan codes read tonal rather than literal. Pair it with smaller pieces from our wider brooch collection for a coordinated lapel.
Materials, sizing and care
Body in silver-tone metal with baked enamel for the black body and the white collar, placket, pocket borders and shoulder flowers. The rhinestone buttons and pocket cabochons are mounted in claw settings rather than glued. Two-piece set: the decorative jacket and a small openwork magnetic disc placed behind the fabric. Wipe the front with a dry microfibre cloth, store flat, keep perfume sprays and pool water off the enamel.
Specifications
| Dimensions | About 5 cm tall |
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| Materials | Silver-tone metal, baked enamel, crystal rhinestones |
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| Colours | Black, white, grey, silver, clear crystal |
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| Fastening | Magnetic, two-piece, no pin |
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| Best worn on | Wool coat, blazer, knit, silk scarf, denim |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the pockets functional?
No. The four pockets are decorative, set in slight enamel relief with crystal cabochons inside and small white flowers on the lower pair. They reference the Parisian tweed cardigan codes rather than offering real storage.
Will the magnet hold the brooch flat against a coat lapel?
Yes. The two rare-earth discs are sized for wool coats and structured blazers without slipping, and the flat back of the brooch keeps the cardigan silhouette aligned with the lapel.
Does it work as a gift for fashion lovers?
Yes. The cardigan-jacket silhouette in black and white reads as a clear Parisian-codes piece, packed in a jewellery pouch ready to gift for fashion-history fans or anyone who loves French style.
