# Rustic Suit Accessories The Hook & Furl Lapel Pin Adds Adventurous Texture and Color to Menswear By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hook-furl-lapel-pin References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/hook-furl-lapel-pins/) & [hookandfurl](http://www.hookandfurl.com/) It is not too farfetched to say that there are [chic traditional menswear accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi) out there and then there are tacky atypical ones and not many that lie in between; yet the Hook & Furl Lapel Pin could change that. Although slightly kitschy, these pins add a nice touch of personality to [suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw24-suiting-collection) that a flower or pocket square simply can't. This is due in large part to the personality of the person who has opted to wear it, of course. Made in Toronto, Canada, the Hook & Furl Lapel Pins are made up of two parts (excluding the pin that secures to the label): a couple [colorful feathers and a complementing button](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-trucking). Making quite the statement, the pins also add a nice bit of texture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rustic Suit Accessories:** The rise of unique and unconventional menswear accessories presents an opportunity for brands to offer innovative designs. - **Personalized Formalwear:** Personalized or customizable lapel accessories offer a new way for consumers to express their individuality and add style to their formalwear. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials used in making formalwear accessories will appeal to consumers who prioritize sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and designers can capitalize on the growing trend of unique suit accessories to offer distinctive products that cater to consumers' personal style. - **Wedding:** The wedding industry can tap into the trend of unique and personalized formalwear accessories by offering innovative suit accessories or customization services to their clients. - **Craftsmanship:** Artisans and craftspeople can leverage the trend of unique and unconventional suit accessories to showcase their skills and offer one-of-a-kind handmade products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Galactic-Inspired Stationary Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-pins.md) - [Limited-Edition Hood Trims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-trim.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-other-thursday-1.md) - [Elevated Menswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi.md)