Brooches, which were once relegated to the margins of formal wear have now reclaimed the spotlight. Flying past earrings and necklaces, brooches have become the trendiest jewellery category for 2026. This was evident at the 98th Academy Awards, held on March 15, 2026. On a red carpet traditionally dominated by women’s jewellery, brooches worn by men emerged as a powerful accessory blending craftsmanship, style and fashion. Brooches at Oscars 2026. Here is a look at some of the beautiful Brooches at Oscars 2026 and the men that wore them.
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Brooches at Oscars 2026
At the Oscars this year, brooches didn’t just complement outfits, they anchored them. Unlike other pieces of jewellery, brooches align perfectly with the current emphasis on storytelling in fashion. They are easy to wear on jackets yet are potent carriers of symbolism, craftsmanship, and personal narrative.
Adrien Brody made a striking statement a brooch from the “Ulysses” series madeby Elsa Jin, Made of titanium, a 20 ct sapphire, and 1279 diamonds, the brooch showed how beauty can come from merging industrial materiality with fine jewelry aesthetics. Meanwhile, Law Roach delivered a masterclass in maximalism with an Art Deco-inspired Swadesh diamond and ruby brooch. Wearing it with the Alexander McQueen jacket and short hair (which suits him so much more than long hair) he knew exactly how to push contemporary red carpet theatrics.
Damson Idris pushed authorship further by designing and wearing his own marquise blue diamond brooch, crafted by Theo Ioannou, indicating a clear move toward co-creation in celebrity styling.
Joe Alwyn opted for poetic subtlety with a rubelite carnation brooch, evoking themes of romance and ephemerality. Shaboozey brought vintage appeal through a Briony Raymond diamond brooch, reinforcing the cyclical nature of jewellery trends and the value of archival pieces. In contrast, Pedro Pascal embraced bold branding with a large, custom-made white brooch by Chanel, demonstrating how heritage houses are re-engaging with male adornment.
Revival or re-contextualisation?
Historically, men’s brooches in the West trace back to ancient civilizations where fibulae functioned as both fasteners and symbols of status. In medieval Europe, jeweled clasps signified rank and allegiance. In the 18th and 19th centuries, aristocratic men wore brooches as markers of refinement. However, the 20th century saw a decline in their use within menswear, as minimalism and rigid gendered fashion norms took hold.
What we are witnessing now is not just a revival, but a re-contextualization. Oscars 2026 showcases brooches as expressive, narrative-driven objects allowing their wearers to show personal aspects of themselves in a structured context.
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