Cloak Pins Are Back, Baby (And Honestly, They Never Should’ve Left)

Let’s have a little chat, you and me.

Once upon a time—long before fast fashion and zip-up fleeces—cloak pins were the moment. These weren’t just cute accessories; they were everyday essentials. Ancient Romans had fibulae (a fancy name for the same idea). Vikings rocked penannular brooches with serious swagger. And in the Middle Ages? Your cloak pin wasn’t just practical—it meant something. Your status. Your heritage. Maybe even your magical specialty, if we’re being honest.

Then came buttons. Then zippers. Then… Velcro (a crime against all that is dramatic and caped). The humble cloak pin was cast aside, left behind like a loyal side character who deserved better.

But plot twist: they’re back. And they’ve evolved.

No, we’re not fastening woolen cloaks for horseback journeys (unless you are… hello, dream life). However, cloak pins have found a new role: as statement pieces that convey fantasy, power, and intentionality. They’re the quiet rebellion against fast fashion and forgettable accessories. They say, “I didn’t just throw this on—I chose it. And yes, it tells a story.”

Let’s be real, fashion now is less about following trends and more about crafting your own world. And a cloak pin? That’s world-building, baby.

Don’t have a cloak? No problem. Here’s how to wear them like the enchanting, grounded, wildly stylish being you are:

Pin one on your coat collar for that “wandering scholar in disguise” energy.
Place one on your lapel for an instant “elven nobility on her way to the library” vibe.
Wear two together mirror-style, on a cardigan or blazer for an effortlessly intentional vibe.
Fasten a scarf with it, and suddenly your commute looks a lot more like a windswept mountain crossing.
Attach it to a knit cardigan, and boom: cottagecore enchantress energy.
Or wear it boldly on your chest, over a black turtleneck or flowy top, like a sigil of your own making.

We’re not bringing cloak pins back because they’re practical (though they can be). We’re bringing them back because they’re powerful. Because they say something. Because they remind us that fashion can be storytelling, and sometimes, that story has castles, quests, and a main character who looks a lot like you.

So yes, cloak pins are back. Own the drama. Start the cloak pin revolution. One magical outfit at a time.. And this time, they’re not going anywhere.

Come see the pins that started the rebellion: