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Safety Pins are the Madonna of Fashion

by on Nov. 17, 2009, under Uncategorized

Get it? Because they  both keep getting reinvented? Alright, maybe that is a stretch but safety pins have been through more face lifts than most items in fashion history (maybe not  more than Madonna, but I’m sure it’s close).

What started as a simple fastening device became a standard accessory in 80’s punk fashion, an inspiration for couture fashion designers like Versace, and now safety pins can be found in ornate hair accessories, jewelry, and as graphic designs on clothing.

Have you or would you wear any of these safety-pin inspired designs?

 

Safety Pin Necklace, cute huh?

Safety Pin Necklace, cute huh?

 

A very large safety pin ring!

A very large safety pin ring!

I have to admit that I am liking this safety pin dress!

Safety Pin Mini Dress

Vintage Liz Hurley wearing a safety pin dress by Versace

Vintage Liz Hurley wearing a safety pin dress by Versace

 

Safety Pin Sweater

Safety Pin Sweater

 

Rhinestone safety pin earrings... thoughts?

Rhinestone safety pin earrings... thoughts?

 

Adorable Baby Doll with Safety Pin detail

Adorable Baby Doll with Safety Pin detail

 

 

I have never been one to rock safety pins but some of this stuff is pretty cute… I might become a safety pin convert! Let me know if you have any unique safety pin looks of your own!

-Brie (Razorz Edge Sales Associate)


  • Carolyn Classen

    Wow, I remember when safety pins (some with cute ducks or other animals) were what held a baby’s diaper to its body. Terrific fashion photos.

  • Alyse Christiansen

    where can I get or order that ring? it is dang cute i love it I WANT IT!!!!!!!

    • Sophia Taddeo

      alyse you can get it in NaRnIa~~~  :D

      • Alyse Christiansen

        um…….narnia ?!?! um…..okay. but isnt it kinda hard to get there? seriously though……. :-/