Le 31
Expressive Embroidered Brooch
This decorative brooch from Le 31 by Simons is an exclusive design made in Canada. The front features fabric embroidered with metallic thread and beadwork in a stylized hand shape, backed with black velvet, and it closes with a post and hook mechanism. It is intended to be worn as a clothing accessory to fasten or embellish garments.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Specifications
Embroidered brooch with metallic thread and post and hook closure.
Embroidered with metallic thread, secured with post and hook closure.
- Material
- Fabric, metallic thread, beads, metal
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Additional Attributes
- fabric embroidered with metallic thread
- post and hook closure
Product Insights
The Expressive Embroidered Brooch by Le 31, Simons' exclusive in-house line designed in Canada, blends multi-textural fabric, metallic thread, beads, and metal to achieve a boutique look typically found in brooches priced over $50, yet it is discounted 49% to $19.99, making it affordable at fast-fashion prices. Designed for daily wear as a jacket accent, its standard post-and-hook closure penetrates thick fabrics like wool coats, though felt backing is advised for optimal hold on heavy coats; the tradeoff is that while the closure works on most wool, it may require consideration for very thick materials. Positioned as a useful, functional wardrobe accent, it offers a regular-wear brooch solution at a accessible price point.
Verified claims
- Materials
- Fabric, metallic thread, beads, and metal create a multi-textural look typical of $50+ boutique brooches.
- Sale discount
- Discounted 49% to $19.99, making boutique embroidery affordable at fast-fashion price.
- Everyday use
- Regular-wear brooch with post-and-hook closure; felt backing advised for thick coats.
- Exclusivity
- Le 31 is Simons' exclusive in-house line designed in Canada.
- Use case
- Positioned under men's useful extras alongside lapel pins and pocket squares, signaling regular wear on jackets and coats rather than display-only.
- Closure thickness
- Standard post-and-hook closure penetrates most wool coat fabrics.
- Daily wear value
- Positioned as a functional everyday wardrobe accent, with promotional pricing pitched as a boutique-inspired alternative at fast-fashion cost.
- Exclusive Canadian design
- Le 31 by Simons is conceived and designed in Canada and exclusive to Simons, so this brooch carries a distinct Canadian design sensibility rather than being a generic import piece.
- Mixed-media texture
- Fabric, metallic thread, and beads are combined in a single brooch to create the layered, textural look associated with craft-focused boutique accessories.
Product record
- Title
- Expressive Embroidered Brooch
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Expressive Embroidered Brooch: Choose this if you want a statement accessory for a jacket, hat, or bag: a flat embroidered fabric brooch shaped like a stylized hand, covered in dense metallic and colored threadwork with short tubular beads and an eye-like central motif, and secured with a post-and-hook pin closure. It comes in one size in the Patterned Red colorway, made from fabric, metallic thread, beads, and metal as a Le 31 design exclusive to Simons. Note that the black fabric backing's cut edges show slight fraying in product photos, and the gold-toned pin hardware sits on a thin bar across the back.[1,2,3] | Embroidered Animal Brooch: Choose this if you want a small, decorative men's accessory with an artisanal feel: this one-size brooch is shaped like a stylized left-facing elephant, densely sewn with gold-tone tubular and seed beads over a black fabric backing, and attaches with a safety-pin-style gold metal brooch bar. It suits someone drawn to textured, handcrafted-looking detailing—the raised ribbed beadwork, black beaded eye, and metallic seed-bead outline give it a sculptural look—and it is a Le 31 design made in Canada (designed in Canada per the retailer). Note that the listing describes the composition only as fabric, thread, metallic yarn, beads, and metal, so delicate beadwork may call for gentle handling.[4,5,6,7] | Shimmery Constellation Brooch: Choose this if you want a silver-toned statement brooch with a constellation motif: overlapping five-pointed stars outlined in raised metal and filled with densely set small faux crystals that create a sparkly, textured surface. It measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide, comes in one size, and fastens with a metallic bar and lock-hook closure secured by a rotating safety clasp. Note that the gemstones are imitation crystals and faint tool marks are visible on the flat back surfaces of the stars.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single embroidered fabric brooch shaped like a stylized five-lobed hand with dense metallic and colored threadwork and a black fabric backing; photographed flat from above with the front face visible.
- Overall shapeFlattened hand-like shape with five rounded top lobes and a wider lower palm area; outer edge follows the embroidered outline and is irregular to the stitch pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Front surface constructionDense layered embroidery composed of narrow parallel rows of thread and short tubular metallic beads creating concentric and radiating stitched patterns across the surface.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.28 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high) - Central motifAn eye-like horizontal oval band sits across the middle of the brooch with concentric stitched rings at its center and a horizontal band dividing upper and lower sections.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Stitch direction detailUpper lobes show curved, fan-like stitching while lower palm sections show vertical and diagonal stitch rows creating segmented panels.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high) - BackingThin black fabric backing visible as a narrow border around the embroidered front and slightly visible beneath the brooch where it casts a shadow.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (medium)
Other
Neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting from the upper left producing a soft drop shadow to the lower right; product centered and photographed flat from above.
- BackgroundEven light gray backdrop that fills the image and isolates the brooch.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from top-left producing a soft shadow cast to the lower-right of the brooch.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Shot compositionProduct centered in frame with ample negative space above; photographed from a near-orthographic top-down angle showing the front face.
Colors
metallic gold· metallic thread details and beading#949494deep burgundy· main fill stitching in upper lobes and lower panels#5B0203bright red· accent stripe stitching#7B0203matte black· backing and border- Overall shapeFlattened hand-like shape with five rounded top lobes and a wider lower palm area; outer edge follows the embroidered outline and is irregular to the stitch pattern.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a small black velvet brooch shaped like a stylized open hand, showing a horizontal gold metal pin bar and clasp affixed to the back; edges of the velvet shape are slightly frayed.
- Overall shapeFlat brooch in the shape of a stylized open hand (Hamsa-like silhouette) with a rounded bottom and three upward lobes at the top, viewed from the back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.25 · w 0.64 · h 0.57 (high) - Back surface materialBlack velvet or velour backing with a short pile texture visible along the surface and edges.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.58 · h 0.52 (high) - Pin barSingle horizontal thin gold metal pin bar spanning across the upper-middle back, attached at one end to a rounded rectangular gold anchor plate.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.38 · w 0.46 · h 0.12 (high) - Clasp and hingeGold rotating safety clasp and hinge assembly located toward the right side of the pin bar, with visible coiled hinge detail.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Edge conditionCut edges of the backing show slight fraying and the backing layer appears to be a separate piece adhered to the brooch base.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.25 · w 0.64 · h 0.57 (medium) - Small stitch or loopSmall gold-colored loop or stitched metal anchor visible beneath the pin bar toward the left-center of the brooch back.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light gray background and soft shadow to the right; product centered and photographed from a slightly elevated top-down angle.
- Background and shadowLight neutral gray background with a soft directional shadow cast to the right and slightly downward from the brooch.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Shot compositionBrooch placed near the center of the frame, photographed from above at a slight angle so the back surface and pin hardware are clearly visible.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the brooch with even studio lighting; fine texture detail of the velvet is visible.
Colors
deep black· velvet backing#0E0E0Emetallic gold· pin and clasp hardware#B3B3B2- Overall shapeFlat brooch in the shape of a stylized open hand (Hamsa-like silhouette) with a rounded bottom and three upward lobes at the top, viewed from the back.