Vintage cat brooch with glasses, the geek chic kitty for your lapel
This vintage cat brooch with glasses takes the bookish cat icon and turns it into a fully wearable miniature. The seated kitty has a deep anthracite enamel head with triangular ears lined with pearl white, two large round white eyes with tiny black pupils and a small pink triangular nose. The signature detail is a pair of cream wayfarer glasses set across the face, with the eyebrows showing through the lenses like a knowing wink. Six fine silver whiskers fan out in 3D relief from the cheeks. The body is a brushed grey anthracite enamel, with three small crystals scattered like buttons on the chest, and a black and white zebra striped tail curled at the back. At the neck, a horizontal collar of five clear rhinestones holds a small teardrop crystal, the only obviously precious detail in an otherwise quirky design. Mode Tendance picked it for British wardrobes that love a piece of jewellery with a sense of humour.
- Cream wayfarer glasses: rectangular frames sitting across the eyes for a geek chic vibe
- Anthracite head, brushed grey body: two tone enamel with sculpted texture for a real fur effect
- Rhinestone collar with crystal teardrop: five clear stones plus a hanging drop at the neck
- Three small crystals on the chest, like polished little buttons
- Six fine silver whiskers in 3D relief and a zebra striped tail at the back
A magnetic kitty brooch that respects every fabric
The back of this magnetic brooches design hides a polished silver disc with a central magnet. The disc lies behind the fabric and clips to the magnet on the back of the cat, holding the brooch flat without piercing a single fibre. This makes it safe for cashmere knits, silk shirts, fine cotton blouses, denim jackets and even canvas tote straps, the kind of fabrics where a traditional pin clasp would leave a permanent hole. It also makes the cat very easy to reposition during the day, from a coat lapel in the morning to a knit collar in the evening.
Styling a quirky cat brooch in a British wardrobe
The grey palette pairs beautifully with charcoal, navy, cream and forest green, the everyday neutrals of a London wardrobe. Place it on a Crombie coat lapel for a witty office look, on a chunky cream cardigan for weekend cafe afternoons, or on the strap of a leather satchel for a more bookish vibe. It also layers well with another piece from our cat brooches collection on the opposite lapel when you really want to commit to the cat lover look.
Materials and care for the brushed enamel
Technical specifications
| Dimensions | Approximately 6.5cm tall x 4.5cm wide |
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| Fastening | Dual neodymium magnet, no piercing |
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| Head and body | Anthracite head with brushed grey body, sculpted fur texture |
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| Glasses and details | Cream wayfarer frames, rhinestone collar with teardrop, three chest crystals |
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| Metal finish | Polished silver tone |
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Wipe with a soft dry cloth, avoid perfume sprays and creams, and store flat with the magnet disc clipped to the back of the cat to protect the enamel. Avoid wearing close to credit cards or mechanical watches.
FAQ
Will the magnet hold on a heavy wool coat lapel?
Yes, the dual neodymium magnet is calibrated for thick fabrics, including tweed, melton and Crombie coats up to a standard winter weight.
Is the brooch a good gift for a teacher or librarian?
Yes, the bookish cat with glasses is a classic gift idea for teachers, librarians or book club regulars who love quirky accessories.
Are the small chest crystals firmly set?
Yes, the crystals are bezel set in silver tone cups soldered to the enamel base, which holds them firmly through years of wear.
Free UK delivery from GBP 50, shipped within 24 hours.
