Le 31
Shimmery Green Leaf Brooch
The Shimmery Green Leaf Brooch is an exclusive Canadian design from Le 31 by Simons. It features a gold-tone metal frame and stem, with the leaf surface densely set with faceted synthetic green crystals. Measuring 4.5 cm in length, this brooch uses a post and hook closure for attaching to clothing or accessories.
- Color
- Green
- Material
- Synthetic crystals
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Color
Size
Specifications
Shimmery green leaf brooch with synthetic crystals and post and hook closure.
Post and hook closure, synthetic crystals
- Color
- Green · green
- Material
- Synthetic crystals
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Additional Attributes
- shimmery
- synthetic crystals
- post and hook closure
- leaf shape
- designed in Canada
- exclusive
- length 4.5 cm
Product Insights
The Shimmery Green Leaf Brooch from Le 31 lowers both financial and visual barriers for men new to brooches: at $39 CAD and 4.5 cm, its synthetic-crystal leaf shape departs from traditional lapel pins while aligning with botanical menswear trends, and its green hue complements navy blazers, grey overcoats, and camel scarves without requiring new clothes. The main tradeoff is that the brooch's secure hold on thin to thick fabrics requires careful pressure—heavy fabrics need more force, delicate fabrics risk snagging.
- Proportion
At 39 CAD and 4.5 cm, it lowers both financial and visual barriers for men new to brooches.
Why this is supported
The 4.5 cm brooch covers roughly half the width of a standard suit lapel,
this proportion sits in the sweet spot between invisible and ostentatious
How men are wearing brooches today — 4_5_cm_scale_vs_lapel_proportion— a positioning reinforced by the $39 CAD price point, part of
a deliberate retailer push to normalize men's jewelry at a price point ($39 CAD) that lowers the barrier to entry
How men are wearing brooches today — le_31_s_menswear_accessory_positioning.
- Design departure
Leaf shape departs from traditional men's lapel pins, aligning with current botanical menswear trends.
Why this is supported
The leaf shape at this scale
introduces an organic, softer form that aligns with menswear's recent embrace of floral and botanical prints
How men are wearing brooches today — botanical_motif_as_a_departure_from_traditional_men_s_pins, marking a departure from enamel flags and animal heads typical of men's lapel pins.
- Wardrobe integration
Complements navy blazers, grey overcoats, and camel scarves without needing new clothes.
Why this is supported
pairs effortlessly with navy blazers, grey overcoats, and camel scarves — the three pillars of a cold-weather menswear palette
How men are wearing brooches today — green_crystal_hue_and_men_s_wardrobe_integrationit integrates into an existing wardrobe without demanding complementary purchases.
How men are wearing brooches today — green_crystal_hue_and_men_s_wardrobe_integration- Visual impact
Synthetic crystals sparkle, ensuring the brooch stands out on solid-colored lapels.
Why this is supported
delivering the same light-refracting sparkle as natural crystals
The story behind Simons' Le 31 label — synthetic_crystal_value- Motif contrast
Leaf shape departs from typical men's lapel pins like flags or animals.
Why this is supported
The leaf silhouette is a deliberate departure from the common men's pin styles, which are often enamel flags, animal heads, or geometric forms.
a leaf shape introduces an organic, softer form that aligns with menswear's recent embrace of floral and botanical prints
How men are wearing brooches today — botanical_motif_as_a_departure_from_traditional_men_s_pins, making it feel current rather than a novelty.
- Fit
At 4.5 cm, it fits half a lapel, and its green pairs with navy and grey.
Why this is supported
The 4.5 cm length covers roughly half the width of a standard suit lapel, a proportion that reads as intentional styling.
At 4.5 cm, the brooch covers roughly half the width of a standard 7–9 cm suit lapel, a scale that reads as intentional styling rather than an afterthought
How men are wearing brooches today — 4_5_cm_scale_vs_lapel_proportion. The green tone, between emerald and olive, pairs with navy blazers, grey overcoats, and camel scarves, integrating into the cold-weather menswear palette.
The shimmery green, which lands between an emerald and an olive tone, pairs effortlessly with navy blazers, grey overcoats, and camel scarves — the three pillars of a cold-weather menswear palette
How men are wearing brooches today — green_crystal_hue_and_men_s_wardrobe_integrationso no complementary purchases are required.
- Wearability
4.5 cm leaf covers half a lapel and secures on thin to thick fabrics.
Why this is supported
The 4.5 cm length covers roughly half a standard suit lapel, a proportion that reads as intentional styling. As one analysis notes,
covers roughly half the width of a standard 7–9 cm suit lapel
How men are wearing brooches today — 4_5_cm_scale_vs_lapel_proportionMeanwhile, the post-and-hook closure works across fabric thicknesses: it
Together, this ensures the brooch fits both proportionally and securely on varied clothing.
- Pricing
At $39 CAD, synthetic crystals make this a low-commitment trend entry.
Why this is supported
The use of synthetic crystals instead of natural stones keeps production costs low while maintaining sparkle. As the product background explains,
Synthetic crystals keep the brooch affordable at 39 CAD while delivering the same light-refracting sparkle as natural crystals
The story behind Simons' Le 31 label — synthetic_crystal_valueThis price point makes the brooch a low-commitment experiment for men exploring the trend.
The brooch is a Le 31 exclusive designed in Canada, priced at $39 CAD.
a deliberate retailer push to normalize men's jewelry at a price point ($39 CAD) that lowers the barrier to entry
How men are wearing brooches today — le_31_s_menswear_accessory_positioningSynthetic crystals keep it affordable while delivering sparkle.
The designed-in-Canada status confirms the aesthetic is the retailer's own trend interpretation.
- Brand push
Le 31 exclusive and Canadian design normalize men's brooches.
Why this is supported
The brooch is both exclusive to Simons and designed in-house, reflecting the retailer's deliberate effort to normalize men's jewelry. The exclusivity means this brooch is
exclusive to Simons, meaning this brooch is only available through the retailer, a deliberate strategy that gives the assortment distinction versus multi-brand fashion jewelry lines sold at other department stores.
The story behind Simons' Le 31 label — le_31_exclusivityIts design origin also supports this: it was
developed by Simons' own product design team rather than sourced generically
The story behind Simons' Le 31 label — designed_in_canadaTogether, this positions the brooch as part of a mainstream push.
- Style trend
Green leaf pairs with navy, grey, camel and fits botanical trend.
Why this is supported
The green leaf design supports both wardrobe integration and trend alignment. The hue
pairs effortlessly with navy blazers, grey overcoats, and camel scarves
How men are wearing brooches today — green_crystal_hue_and_men_s_wardrobe_integrationmaking it compatible with core cold-weather basics. Additionally, the leaf shape
introduces an organic, softer form that aligns with menswear's recent embrace of floral and botanical prints
How men are wearing brooches today — botanical_motif_as_a_departure_from_traditional_men_s_pinskeeping the brooch current.
- Exclusivity
Le 31 is an in-house brand exclusive to Simons, designed in Canada.
Why this is supported
The Le 31 label is
Le 31 is an in-house brand exclusive to Simons
The story behind Simons' Le 31 label — le_31_exclusivityand
the piece was developed by Simons' own product design team rather than sourced generically
The story behind Simons' Le 31 label — designed_in_canada. This exclusive is part of
a deliberate retailer push to normalize men's jewelry at a price point ($39 CAD) that lowers the barrier to entry
How men are wearing brooches today — le_31_s_menswear_accessory_positioning.
- Material
Synthetic crystals and metal frame provide sparkle at a $39 CAD price.
Why this is supported
The brooch
Synthetic crystals keep the brooch affordable at 39 CAD while delivering the same light-refracting sparkle as natural crystals
The story behind Simons' Le 31 label — synthetic_crystal_value. This material choice balances aesthetics and cost.
- Styling
At 4.5 cm, the green leaf brooch pairs with navy blazers and follows the botanical trend.
Why this is supported
The brooch's hue
pairs effortlessly with navy blazers, grey overcoats, and camel scarves
How men are wearing brooches today — green_crystal_hue_and_men_s_wardrobe_integration, and
a leaf shape introduces an organic, softer form that aligns with menswear's recent embrace of floral and botanical prints
How men are wearing brooches today — botanical_motif_as_a_departure_from_traditional_men_s_pins. At 4.5 cm,
this proportion sits in the sweet spot between invisible and ostentatious
How men are wearing brooches today — 4_5_cm_scale_vs_lapel_proportion, confirming the brooch is sized for intentional styling that combines color, motif, and proportion.
- Brand positioning
Synthetic-crystal construction frames the brooch as a fashion accessory, lowering the financial barrier for men exploring jewelry.
Why this is supported
Le 31's choice of synthetic crystals positions this brooch squarely in the fashion accessory category rather than fine jewelry. The 39 CAD price point reinforces this positioning and reduces the financial commitment for men who are experimenting with accessory jewelry, aligning with the brand's strategy of accessible style.
- Color versatility
The green hue coordinates with cold-weather menswear staples like navy, grey, and camel.
Why this is supported
Color analysis indicates that the green shade of the crystals is a dark emerald that pairs naturally with classic menswear neutrals such as navy, grey, and camel, making it suitable for cold-weather layering. This compatibility suggests the color is chosen for style coordination rather than gemological authenticity.
- Closure
Secure hold on both thin and thick fabrics; heavy fabrics need more pressure, delicate fabrics risk snagging.
Why this is supported
The merchant explains that the closure provides a secure hold:
The post and hook closure provides a secure hold
How securely does the post and hook closure fasten, and does it work on thin shirt lapels as well as thicker wool coats?and works on both thin and thick fabrics:
It works well on both thin shirt lapels and thicker wool coats
How securely does the post and hook closure fasten, and does it work on thin shirt lapels as well as thicker wool coats?However, heavy fabrics may need a bit more pressure:
though on heavy fabrics you may need to apply a bit more pressure
How securely does the post and hook closure fasten, and does it work on thin shirt lapels as well as thicker wool coats?and delicate thin materials require care to avoid snagging:
For delicate thin materials, be careful to avoid snagging the fabric.
How securely does the post and hook closure fasten, and does it work on thin shirt lapels as well as thicker wool coats?
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single leaf-shaped brooch photographed flat on a white background; gold-tone metal outline and textured stem with the leaf surface densely covered in faceted dark green rhinestones of multiple sizes.
- Overall shapeLeaf silhouette with an irregular lobed edge and a single curved stem extending from the lower left of the leaf body.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.30 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high) - Surface decorationLeaf surface is densely paved with many round faceted green rhinestones in at least two size ranges, including several larger stones and numerous smaller stones filling the gaps.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Metal outline and stemGold-tone metal forms a raised textured outline around the leaf and a twisted rope-textured stem that crosses the leaf central area and continues beyond the leaf edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.55 · h 0.38 (high) - Stone faceting and reflectionsFaceted stones show bright specular highlights and small white sparkle points indicating glossy, multi-faceted surfaces.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.33 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible occlusionBrooch casts a soft shadow to the lower right on the white background; no portion of the brooch is cropped by the image frame.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background with soft directional lighting from the upper left creating a shadow to the lower right.
- Background and surfaceUniform white matte background and surface with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left producing a distinct but soft shadow of the brooch toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.60 · w 0.35 · h 0.30 (medium) - Shot compositionBrooch centered slightly below image midpoint with space above; image shows a top-down front view of the brooch.
Colors
deep emerald green· rhinestonesantique gold· metal outline and stem#7C756A- Overall shapeLeaf silhouette with an irregular lobed edge and a single curved stem extending from the lower left of the leaf body.
- 02
Product
Rear face of a leaf-shaped metal brooch showing textured metal surface and a horizontal pin bar with a rotating clasp and catch.
- Overall shapeSingle leaf-shaped brooch with irregular lobed perimeter and a short curved stem extending from one edge; view shows the back side.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.86 (high) - Surface textureTextured metal back with incised vein-like scratches and raised irregular bumps producing a hammered, organic finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Pin barStraight thin metal pin bar spanning most of the leaf width, polished finish, mounted across the upper-middle area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - Hinge assemblyCylindrical hinge housing at one end of the pin bar with visible central pivot and small bracket attaching it to the brooch back.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Rotating safety clasp and catchRounded rotating clasp and looped catch at the opposite end of the pin bar; clasp shows a small circular opening where pin rests.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Edge detailLeaf edge has sculpted scallops and pointed tips with polished highlights on raised rims.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.80 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background with soft shadow; image is well focused and evenly lit.
- Background and shadowSmooth off-white background with a soft cast shadow beneath the brooch toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionBrooch centered and fills most of frame, photographed from a slight top-down oblique angle showing the rear face.
- Image qualitySharp focus with visible fine texture and specular highlights on metal; no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
polished gold· metal body#C4B38C- Overall shapeSingle leaf-shaped brooch with irregular lobed perimeter and a short curved stem extending from one edge; view shows the back side.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Nice size and colour.
Nice size and colour.
Everything was well done -
Everything was well done - loved the box it came in - keep up the good work