These whimsical accessories make covetable and collectable gifts and can be used to customise just about any item in your wardrobe, from jackets and dresses to headbands and bags.
Meet Macon & Lesquoy
If you want a trend to be executed in style, ask a French deign duo. That’s why we have fallen for these uber-chic hand-embroidered plant accessories from Macon & Lesquoy (a.k.a. Marie Macon and Anne Laure Lesquoy), with cacti leading the charge.
The iconic large “prickly pear” brooch would make the ideal lapel decoration for a winter coat or blazer, while the small “cactus” pin is crying out to be fixed to a denim jacket or canvas bag with a cluster of other pins.
The large “cactus flower” hairpin with its intricate hand-embroidered jewels is perfect for giving your barnet a botanical flourish. Or, if you prefer your plants less prickly, why no opt for the ”tree” brooch or make a statement with the very large “rubber leaf” brooch, which is “visible from the moon” say the wry duo.
More prickly pins
If you want an inkling of how big the cactus patch trend is, type ‘cactus patch’ into the Etsy search engine and browse through hundreds of designs from creative sellers around the world. This sequined duo is perfect for adding a touch of sparkle to faded jeans or a plain black tee. Or why not opt for this multicoloured Mexican plant complete with Aztec pot?
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