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Entity discusses the enamel pin comeback and why we love this vintage trend.

You’ve seen them adorning your favorite Instagram model’s moto jacket. You see them clipped onto the crisp white collars of fashion bloggers. They’re cute, but the real question is, “Where can I get some?” You need your shirt to have a tiny enamel puppy on it like, right now.

Enamel pins are back and better than ever. When the 90s revival started, people bought hard into the idea of customizing their clothing. Like some post-punk mosher covering the holes in her pants with patches, people hit the internet and stocked up on vintage patches to adorn their denim jackets. Nowadays, enamel pins are the newest way to rep your personal style.

For some reason the enamel pin stigma has vanished. No longer does one think of a dorky diner boy with overalls covered in “flare,” when pins are mentioned. Rather, enamel pins have become the newest investment-accessory sweeping the internet. The allure of the enamel pin lives somewhere between the realm of sturdiness and nostalgia. Since purchasers feel like they’ll have them forever, they’re more eager to spend a couple bucks on a small collection for themselves.

Another allure to buy pins is that they’re affordable art. With the price of textbooks and gas these days, the possibility of curating your own art collection is slowly but surely slipping away. But we still love art, so what’s a girl to do? Without having to empty your wallet for a canvas, you can support your favorite artist and only spend between $4 to $15.

Who wouldn’t want to cover their jackets in mini crying Kim Kardashian’s, cacti, and little hamburgers? Enamel pins span a whole spectrum of interests, from memes to celebrities to pets. No matter who you are, there’s an assortment of pins just waiting to find a home on your outfit.

There’s no telling how long the enamel pin trend will run in the long term. That being said, it seems like enamel pins are here to stay, with stores like Zara and Urban Outfitters stocking their own arsenals with enamel pin packs galore. Though it’s sure to create some diehard collectors, we wonder if some people might just forget about their pin obsession.

Perhaps after living in a storage unit for a couple of years we’ll see kids running around with vintage Pepe meme pins. (The cool kids, obviously.) No matter if your pin passion runs deep, or you’re just trying to grab a couple to brighten up your outfit, one thing’s for sure: we’re stocking up while we can. We’ll take six peach emojis and one miniature pineapple, please.

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