Vintage black cat brooch sleeping eyes, pink polka dot bow rose gold 6cm magnetic

Vintage black cat brooch, the sleepy pin up kitty for your lapel

This vintage black cat brooch sits in the romantic end of the cat brooch family, with a seated kawaii kitty rendered in glossy black enamel and a kind sleepy expression. The face is a smooth black dome with two soft closed sleeping eyes traced in rose gold like little eyelashes, three rose gold whiskers fanning out on each cheek with a tiny soft blue dot at each tip, and a small soft blue triangular chest patch. At the neck a small pink enamel bow tie is scattered with five or six darker pink dots, the sort of polka dot detail that signals fifties pin up rather than literal vintage. The body shows two small five petal flowers along the side and front, one in white enamel, one in soft blue, plus two small beige nude heart accents that complete the decorative motif. The long tail curls gracefully at the left, all outlines, whiskers and accents are picked out in warm rose gold metal. Mode Tendance picked it for British wardrobes that love a romantic, sleepy black cat brooch on a denim jacket or a cream cardigan.

• Glossy black enamel body: seated silhouette with smooth dome head and long curled tail at the left
• Soft closed sleeping eyes: traced in rose gold like little eyelashes, three rose gold whiskers per cheek
• Pink polka dot bow tie: pink enamel ribbon with five or six darker pink dots at the neck
• Soft blue triangular chest patch, two enamel flowers in white and soft blue and two beige nude heart accents
• Warm rose gold outlines on every detail, dual magnet back, no piercing

A magnetic black cat brooch that respects every fabric

The back of this magnetic brooches design hides a polished rose gold 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 soft cotton tee shirts, cashmere knits, denim jackets, vintage Liberty blouses and even canvas tote straps, the fabrics where a traditional pin clasp would leave a permanent hole on a romantic pin up dress or a delicate cardigan.

Styling a vintage black cat brooch in a British wardrobe

The black, pink, soft blue and rose gold palette pairs especially well with cream, blush, ivory and denim blue, the laid back neutrals of a weekend British wardrobe. Place it on a denim jacket lapel for a Sunday walk, on a cream knit cardigan for a tea room afternoon, or on the strap of a leather satchel for a vintage market browse. It also makes a thoughtful gift for cat lover friends and vintage style enthusiasts, and it layers well with another playful piece from our cat brooches collection on the opposite lapel.

Materials and care for the glossy enamel

Technical specifications

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.

Free UK delivery from GBP 50, shipped within 24 hours.