Simons
Velvet Bow Barrette
The Velvet Bow Barrette is a decorative hair accessory consisting of a black velvet bow mounted on a silver-tone metal French-style barrette clip, used to secure sections of hair. It measures 16.5 cm (6.5 in) in length and has two rounded loops, two tapered tails, and a narrow wrapped center band. The rear spring clasp includes a hinge and locking lever, while the velvet fabric has a soft, low-sheen pile.
- Material
- Velvet fabric, silver metal
- Style
- classic, romantic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Barrettes
Size
Specifications
Velvet bow barrette hair clip with silver metal hardware.
Velvet fabric bow design with silver metal barrette hardware; measures 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) in length.
- Material
- Velvet fabric, silver metal
- Secondary
- metal
- Style
- classic, romantic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Barrettes
Additional Attributes
- velvet fabric construction
- silver metal hardware
- bow-shaped design
- barrette hair clip
- decorative hair accessory
- 16.5 cm (6.5-inch) length
Product Insights
Velvet Bow Barrette 16.5 cm overall; mid-size hold for half-up styles and sections Velvet fabric with silver-tone metal hardware Shades behave differently against hair: Black blends dark, Sand contrasts, Brown is mid-tone, Blue is the accent Spot-clean velvet gently; do not soak or rub Clasp is the lifespan-critical part; protect from heat, damp and forced opening
Verified claims
- format
- Bow barrette in hair accessories category
- materials
- Velvet fabric with silver-tone metal hardware
- sizing
- 16.5 cm overall; mid-size hold for half-up styles and sections
- fit
- Judge fit by clasp clearance, not 16.5 cm outer length
- comfort
- Decorative plate weight can cause pivoting or sliding on fine hair
- closure
- Exposed French-style spring clasp with hinged plate
- edges
- Check metal plate edges for smooth rolled finish
- care
- Spot-clean velvet gently; do not soak or rub
- care
- Avoid heat, damp and ironing; steam to lift pile
- care
- Store loose and clipped shut
- appearance
- Velvet sheen shifts with pile direction and reads deeper than a flat swatch
- durability
- Pile can flatten in patches and show lighter or shiny areas
- variants
- Color is the only variant variable; all four are ONE SIZE and 19 CAD
- color
- Shades behave differently against hair: Black blends dark, Sand contrasts, Brown is mid-tone, Blue is the accent
- construction
- Tied bow with two rounded loops, two tapered tails and wrapped center
- styling
- Best for half-up, side-swept, braid-finishing and front-section styles
- comparison
- For full updos or very thick hair, a larger claw clip is the better tool
- comparison
- French-style clasp generally holds more securely than a plain straight bar
- durability
- Clasp is the lifespan-critical part; protect from heat, damp and forced opening
- installation
- Trial the empty clasp, don't force it, and remove by supporting the hair
Product record
- Title
- Velvet Bow Barrette
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
A decorative bow to finish sleeker styles or half-up sections
A 16.5 cm (6.5 inch) velvet bow barrette for finishing sleeker styles or half-up sections, where the bow adds a decorative touch. The French-style clip works with a small hinged lever and spring clasp: pressing the lever releases the tongue so you can reposition it without snagging strands. Because the closure sits flush rather than gripping with teeth, it suits styles where bulk matters.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Velvet Bow Barrette: Choose this for a soft velvet bow accent, offered one size at about 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) long with a silver-toned metal French-style spring clasp, in black, sand, brown, or blue. Barrettes with a flush closure like this suit sleeker styles and half-up sections where bulk matters, and the lever lets you reposition the clip without snagging strands. Keep in mind that hold can be compromised if the spring loosens over time, so it is worth checking the catch.[1,2,3] | Polka Dot Bow Barrette: Choose this if you want a fabric bow barrette with a polka-dot ribbon look—black with evenly spaced light cream dots—available in Patterned Black and Patterned White, both in one size. The metal clip measures 7.5 cm, with overall dimensions of 6 inches by 4 inches by 0.5 inches, and the ribbon edges show visible contrasting stitching. Simons describes the weave as light and fluid with a satiny feel, though image analysis reads the ribbon as matte and slightly textured rather than glossy, which matters if you expect a shiny finish.[4,5,6,7] | Gingham Bow Barrette: Choose this if you want a fabric gingham bow barrette with retro charm — it is a small 5 cm bow in checked textile with a twisted central knot and a silver-tone alligator-style metal clip across the back. It comes in one size in Patterned Brown, Blue, or Red, so it suits shoppers who prefer a compact, fabric-covered accent over all-metal designs.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A black velvet bow laid flat with a wrapped center knot, two rounded loops and two tapered tails; soft pile texture and stitched edges are visible on the exposed faces.
- Overall shapeLow-profile tied bow with two rounded loops on top and two tapered tails extending outward, presented lying flat with slight curvature along the loops and tails.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high) - Material and finishSoft velvet fabric with visible short pile that reflects light subtly, producing slightly lighter highlights along raised areas and deeper black in shadowed folds.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.60 · w 0.52 · h 0.16 (high) - Center wrapNarrow wrapped band at the bow center made from the same or similar velvet material, forming a neat cinch that is visibly distinct from the loops by its tighter, slightly textured appearance.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.62 · w 0.09 · h 0.06 (high) - Edge detailEdges of the loops and tails appear stitched or folded with a narrow seam line visible against highlights, especially along the tail tips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.65 · h 0.12 (medium) - Visible shadowingSoft shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the bow indicating it is raised a small distance from the surface.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.68 · w 0.48 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with even diffuse lighting and a soft cast shadow; product positioned low-center in the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no texture or props.
- Shot compositionBow is centered horizontally and placed in the lower third of the image with ample empty space above.
- LightingSoft, diffuse lighting producing subtle highlights along the velvet pile and minimal harsh shadows.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the bow with clear texture detail; no visible text or marks in the scene.
Colors
deep black· bow fabric- Overall shapeLow-profile tied bow with two rounded loops on top and two tapered tails extending outward, presented lying flat with slight curvature along the loops and tails.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a black velvet bow hair barrette showing the fabric bow and the exposed metal spring clip on the back.
- Back-facing orientationImage shows the reverse side of a bow hair clip with the metal fastening plate and clasp fully visible across the center of the bow.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Bow geometryFlat looped bow formed by two horizontal fabric 'ribbons' overlapping at a central knot area; left ribbon extends slightly upward and right ribbon angles slightly downward.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric finishSoft low-sheen velvet surface on all visible fabric parts, appearing uniformly dark and slightly plush in texture.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Metal clip constructionExposed silver-toned metal French-style barrette plate with visible spring clasp, two rectangular cutouts along the plate, and a small hinge and locking lever at one end.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Central wrapNarrow fabric band wrapped around the bow center covering the joint where the ribbons meet, visible beneath the metal plate.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the bow; image tightly cropped with the bow centered in the lower half of the frame.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background occupying the full frame with no visible props or packaging.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse lighting from above-left producing a subtle shadow below and to the right of the bow.
- Shot compositionBow is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the image, leaving ample empty space above.
Colors
deep black· bow fabricpolished silver· metal clip- Back-facing orientationImage shows the reverse side of a bow hair clip with the metal fastening plate and clasp fully visible across the center of the bow.