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Why Are Flower Brooches Everywhere?
The New York Times says a flower accessory from the early aughts is back, and Grazia reports Dior showed pin bouquets spilling over couture necklines.
Watch it as it aired: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on this story, from The BBN Weekend Matinee at 1:54 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The New York Times's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by The New York Times: “Why Are Flower Brooches Everywhere?”, with reporting from Rewind Vintage Affairs, Grazia and Stars and Vogue.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 1:54 PM ET on The BBN Weekend Matinee, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- The New York TimesWhy Are Flower Brooches Everywhere?
- Rewind Vintage AffairsBROOCHING THE SUBJECT: WHY THE BROOCH IS 2026'S BIGGEST IT-TREND– Rewind Vintage Affairs facts used on air
- GraziaWhy the Brooch Is this Chicest Accessory Trend for Spring 2026 facts used on air
- Stars and VogueTop 5 Brooch Trends for Fall: The Styles to Watch in 2026 facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFlower brooches are spreading across the fashion landscape, and officials of style are asking why.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe New York Times reports an accessory from the early aughts has returned.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorKenji, it's a flower pin.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Times also calls it a perennial delight for those who know, which is the most relaxed thing a newspaper has ever said.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA perennial that went quiet and came back. In my world that's called a reboot, and reboots are never an accident.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCarrie Bradshaw wore an oversized flower corsage, and Rewind Vintage Affairs says it's still one of the most enduring style references of the two thousands.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo it never left.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNever left, and now it's on socks. Recent runway shows pinned crystal brooches to ribbed socks, worn with loafers or Mary Janes.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe flowers are moving down.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnkles are simply being included in the conversation.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentGrazia says Dior showed bouquets of sculptural pins spilling over the neckline of gowns. Spilling, Vera.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's a flower breach at the highest level of couture.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSpilling is the word for a floral arrangement. Vogue has named brooches a standout accessory of the fall, according to one fashion site.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd call that a lapel with good press. Pep talk rating?

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSeven. Strong opening, no hook, and you're still wearing the brooch from the segment before this one.
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