lapel pin
(US) A simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affilia
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$9.99USD – 2022 Barrett Jackson Coca Cola Car Auctions Limited Edition QT Lapel Pin 06495 – Used
I'm sure not! But I guess people who know a bit about wine might know about it and therefore recognise that someone with a lapel pin has some qualification. A bit like a concierge wearing Les Clefs d’Or's lapel pins.…
Good advice. Hey, luv that coffee mug. I am expecting my Ride or Die Democrat lapel pin to be delivered today. I must order that coffee mug. That will make 2 of your coffee mugs so far for me.
Or even lapel pin. There's so many different fun ways to choose from
I just received "Ask Me about My Hyperfixation" Enamel Lapel Pin by Bleak Boutique from Darius via Throne. Thank you! https://throne.com/theoperageek #throne
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(US) A simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affiliation, etc.
“$9.99USD – 2022 Barrett Jackson Coca Cola Car Auctions Limited Edition QT Lapel Pin 06495 – Used”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I'm sure not! But I guess people who know a bit about wine might know about it and therefore recognise that someone with a lapel pin has some qualification. A bit like a concierge wearing Les Clefs d’Or's lapel pins. Most probably wouldn't know what that means but some might.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Good advice. Hey, luv that coffee mug. I am expecting my Ride or Die Democrat lapel pin to be delivered today. I must order that coffee mug. That will make 2 of your coffee mugs so far for me.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Or even lapel pin. There's so many different fun ways to choose from”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I just received "Ask Me about My Hyperfixation" Enamel Lapel Pin by Bleak Boutique from Darius via Throne. Thank you! https://throne.com/theoperageek #throne”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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