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Meet the Festive Friends: Retro Christmas Brooches by 50's Vintage Dame x Lipstick & Chrome
Christmas kitsch is back, and it brought friends. Meet the Festive Friends: Kitsch Kringle, Ruby Reindeer and Mister Merry. Three retro Christmas brooches designed by 50's Vintage Dame for Lipstick & Chrome, each one inspired by the glittery, rosy-cheeked holiday decor of the 1950s.
If your grandma's tree had a Santa in a candy-striped cap or a snowman in a bow tie, you already know these faces. Now you get to wear them.
Kitsch Kringle: The Retro Santa Brooch
Kitsch Kringle is the jolliest gent in all of retrodom. He wears a red and white candy-striped stocking cap, a sparkling cream beard with gold engraved curls, twinkling blue eyes and the rosiest cheeks north of the North Pole. His catchphrase? "Ho-ho-how fabulous!"
Pin him on a camel coat, a red cardigan or your favorite Christmas sweater. He shines brightest on solid colors, so let him be the star.
Shop the Kitsch Kringle Santa Brooch
Ruby Reindeer: The Glam Reindeer Brooch
Ruby is the darling doe with a flair for festive fashion. Gold glitter antlers. A red poinsettia tucked behind one ear. Fluttery lashes, bright blue eyes and a pink button nose. She leads the sleigh and looks good doing it.
Ruby pops on a green or cream sweater, a beret, or the strap of your holiday handbag.
Mister Merry: The Dapper Snowman Brooch
Mister Merry is the coolest snowman to ever crash a cocktail party. He sports a black top hat with a pink band and a sprig of holly, a cherry red nose, a cheeky grin and a teal polka-dot bow tie. Proof true style never melts.
Wear him on a winter coat lapel, a scarf, or a tote for your holiday market run.
Shop the Mister Merry Snowman Brooch
Why Collectors Love the Festive Friends
- Mid-century inspiration. Each design nods to the Santa, reindeer and snowman faces found on 1950s Christmas ceramics and decor.
- Layered acrylic. Engraved and hand-painted details plus glitter accents give each brooch real depth.
- Wearable size. Each brooch measures about 2.5 inches tall. Big enough to notice. Light enough for knits.
- Limited edition. These are collectibles, so grab your favorites while they're in stock.
How to Style Your Retro Christmas Brooches
- Cluster all three on one lapel for a full Festive Friends parade.
- Pin one to a gift bag or wrapped present. The topper becomes part of the gift.
- Turn any of them into a necklace with the Brooch to Pendant Converter.
- Once the season wraps, display them in a shadow box next to your vintage ornaments.
The Perfect Gift for Vintage Christmas Lovers
Shopping for the person who collects Shiny Brite ornaments, blow molds or vintage Santa mugs? A Festive Friends brooch fits in a stocking, costs under $25 and gets worn every December for years. Buy the trio and split it among your besties, or keep the whole crew together.
More Retro Christmas Brooches by 50's Vintage Dame
Love the Festive Friends? Meet the rest of the 50's Vintage Dame holiday crew:
- Mr. Kitschmas KneeHugger Brooch
- Mary Kitschmas KneeHugger Brooch
- Starry Eyed Santa Brooch
- Sleigh All Day Brooch
- Peppymint Pixie KneeHugger Brooch
Or browse the full Lipstick & Chrome Christmas collection.
Festive Friends FAQ
How big are the Festive Friends brooches?
Each brooch measures about 2.5 inches tall.
What are they made of?
Layered acrylic with engraved and hand-painted details.
Who designed them?
50's Vintage Dame designed all three for Lipstick & Chrome, the retro brooch line from Quirks!
Do they work as necklaces?
Yes. Add the Brooch to Pendant Converter and any of the three turns into a pendant.
Bring Home the Whole Crew
Kitsch Kringle, Ruby and Mister Merry are waiting by the fireplace. Pick your favorite, or bring home all three.
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