Hélas Umbrella Enamel Pin

Hélas Umbrella Pin: the brand's umbrella as a badge you can stick anywhere

Hélas' umbrella changes medium. Embroidered on the cap, engraved on the metal buckle, and now it's a pin. The drawing stays the same: ribbed dome, scalloped edge, hooked handle, clean line work with zero fuss. What changes is the material. Gold-tone metal traces the outline and the raised ribs, enamel colors each section, and the handle stays white, which creates a sharp contrast between the colored canopy and the light shaft. The range comes in black, chocolate brown, deep green and powder pink. Same logic as the rest of the brand: a quiet symbol, a dry sense of humor, no slogan. On a denim jacket, a bag strap or the panel of a cap, it's a detail people notice on the second look, and that's exactly the point.

The pin is made of metal, with a gold-tone base that structures the whole piece. The ribs of the dome, the scalloped edge and the silhouette are in raised gold, and each recessed area is filled with enamel, black, brown, green or pink depending on the colorway, with the handle in white enamel. Those gold lines act as dividers: colors stay crisp, with no bleed from one section to the next. On the back, the surface is textured and slightly grainy, and the fastening is a post secured by a gold butterfly clutch, the classic pin system that locks when you squeeze the two wings. A simple setup that goes on fast and comes off fast, no tools needed.

A metal enamel pin handles daily wear better than a plastic badge: no warping, no color that dulls at the first backpack knock, and the gold dividers shield the enamel from most scuffs. The weight stays light, so a jacket or cap doesn't sag to one side. To make the clutch hold over time, pin through two layers of fabric, a denim lapel, a bag strap or heavy canvas, and lock the butterfly flat. On fine knit or lightweight fabric, a small square of felt slipped inside spreads the tension and keeps the threads from pulling.
FAQ
Is the pin sold individually? Yes. Each purchase is one pin, in the colorway you choose. The range comes in black, brown, green and pink.
How do I attach it properly? Push the post through two layers of fabric, slide the butterfly clutch on at the back and squeeze the wings to lock. Set the pin straight before tightening. On thin fabric, add a felt backing on the inside.
Where do I wear it? On the lapel or pocket of a denim jacket, the collar of a work shirt, a bag strap, a tote bag or the band of a cap. It pairs with the Hélas Classic Cap, whose embroidered umbrella logo uses the same drawing.
Can I wear it on a knit beanie? Yes, as long as you reinforce the inside with a small piece of felt or fabric so the post doesn't pull on the stitches. Pin into a thick zone, such as the cuff.