By far and away the biggest accessory trend to come to light this racing season is the lapel pin. As you can see in the image above the lapel pin can be tonal and quite discreet. Alternatively, your lapel pin can be the most flamboyant eye catching piece of styling in your ensemble.

A bright colour can bring the entire look together in such a simple manner. I have been sporting these little gems for the past couple of seasons and love them as another cool way of expressing yourself through your personal style. Throughout the racing season this Spring the race day flower is often the go-to choice for your lapel. Gentlemen that have their individual flair on display may opt for a synthetic lapel flower (like the one shown) as the colour of the race day flower may clash.

I highly recommend you give a lapel pin a shot when you next sport your blazer, even if its a casual outfit. For a change to the lapel flower, try a silk butterfly or metallic pin to create a signature look that's uniquely you.

Happy accessorising,