Last night I was strolling thru Etsy trying to do some shopping for VIVA and I stumbled upon this amazing item for sale…
Rock ‘n’ Roll Pins
“Everybody’s wearing them…everywhere! Necklines, on pockets, on lapels, on belts and on socks”
Now it’s not the clothes pins that amuse me (seen those a million times), it’s what the Rock n Roll pins suggest you do with them. You can wear them on your neckline, socks, lapel or wherever you deem fit. Clothing Pins as Clothing Accessories! Interesting, I have never heard of this trend or even seen it in pictures till now. In fact, my extensive research into wanting to learn more had me come up empty. No information on this anywhere.
QUESTION TIME: So I’m throwing this out to you all-wise and awesome vintage friends, can you tell me more? Or will this forever just be a cool trend that will remain a mystery till the end of time? Share in the comments section below.
Liz 🙂
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Maybe this was the predecessor to punks wearing safety pins on their leather jackets?
Maybe! I did find lots of info on that trend when trying to find out about this clothing pin one.
The VIVA link doesn’t seem to be working babe…
Thanks been having internet issues all am
Funny. In the bottom left, it says “Made in Haiti” — if that’s where the pins were made, maybe that’s where this became a trend.
I was wondering that too but it could be just be like our “made in china” now. That is where they got them made cheap. But you could be right as I’m unsure what Haiti advertising looked like in the 1950s.
I can’t give you the low-down from the 50s but my girlfriends and I were wearing colourful clothes pins as accessories in the mid 80s, which perhaps since there was a 50s renaissance at that time could explain it. 🙂
That is a very valid point Leisa, maybe I should do my research starting from the 80s back. How fun that you wore them in the 80s 🙂
These are so darling! I’ve faved a few sets on etsy before, but they always sold before I got them. I think I’d line the collar of a cardigan or sweater with mine, a bit like a big set of scatter pins.
♥ Jessica
I could totally see you doing that. If you do ever pick some up I would love to see pictures 🙂
Amazing!!! Never have I heard of this!
I know right?! I was like DANG this is cool but I still want to know more about this and there is nothing
I have some of these on the original card. Some of the pins/clips are missing. I can send a photo.
Oh yes I would LOVE to see the photo. You can email thevintageinnblog@gmail.com Thanks!
What is the value ? I have three sets to sell
No clue, sorry about that. That post was old, so the seller is not even selling it anymore to look on Etsy.
Good luck on your hunt!
Liz