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You probably have guessed by now that we have a major soft spot for almost all things western . . . bolos, cowboy boots and the like. So when Balenciaga incorporated a modern take on western collar tips into their Spring 2011 Collection, we were beyond thrilled. Who knew these little metal tips are capable of brightening up any button up shirt?! With a pair of inexpensive decorative brass corners from the hardware store, we made our own Balenciaga-inspired collar tips that are to DIY for.

You’ll need:
 – 2 brass decorative corners
- 2 clutch pin backs
– 2 pieces of thick fabric scrap (i.e. felt or wool)
- hammer
- cutting pliers
- super glue

Start by drawing 2 lines at 45 degree angles on the inside of each brass corner, creating a small wedge. Use the cutting pliers to cut out the wedges.

Sandwich a brass corner between two pieces of fabric. The fabric will prevent the brass from being dented or nicked by the hammer. Lightly tap the hammer, flatting the edges inwards.

Once you’ve flattened your corners, super glue a clutch pin back to each backside.

Let it dry.

Attach your new collar tips to any shirt!

We’re excited to experiment with more fancy decorative corners and adorn our collared shirts!

(top image from here, rest of images by Honestly…WTF)

110 Comments

  10. Deja    April 12, 2011

    Wow this is awesome, I’m going to try this sometime to spice up my boring collars!

  13. deni    April 12, 2011

    great post! I totally love her….

    ps. I would like to invite you to the first giveaway on blog!

    xx
    deni

  14. Letitia    April 12, 2011

    AMAZING DIY!
    Would it be alright if I made a vid on this?
    I will credit back. Awesome!

  15. Kelli    April 12, 2011

    wow, loved Balenciaga’s colars for SS11- def going to be trying this! thanks for the tips :)

  16. Madison    April 12, 2011

    These are so awesome! I can’t wait to make these!

    xx
    rebellefleur713.blogspot.com

  18. The Guilty Hyena    April 12, 2011

    These DIY collar tips remind me alittle like the Jewelled collars made by “Eleven OBJECTS”. Who knew collars could be so seductive!

  23. Sistiana    April 13, 2011

    These existed in the mid-’80s already, and are not getting any prettier the second time around :-/

  27. Rachelle    April 14, 2011

    Is there a store where we can buy clutch pins? I’ve been looking everywhere because I feel like I MUST do this project asap!

  32. christina    April 28, 2011

    LITERALLY just made a pair- waiting for the glue to dry and gunna sport these babies with a cream blouse tonight!!! thanks for the awesome idea

  34. Elizabeth Buckler    August 12, 2011

    Making these today to go on a western shirt I’m making… the shirt is an oversized denim with sheer black panels at the top to make that western shape. I’ll post pictures to your FB when I am finished!

  37. Bouquet    September 9, 2011

    I´m searching since some weeks for these kind of collar tips – thank you so much for this DIY :) )

  43. jaeoheelle    December 8, 2011

    its so sad! i cant purchase the brass decorative corners from that shop cause im not living in US and they dont ship outside US ): really love this D.I.Y !

    joell

  44. Essie    December 13, 2011

    Im having the hardest time cutting the corners. Any suggestions to any one that has tried?

  46. Macrina    January 31, 2012

    I’ve been looking to buy these since forever and I found that asos had sold out on them. They look simple enough to make so I’ll defs be trying this

  49. Purse Forum    April 4, 2012

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  50. Travis Popp    June 4, 2012

    I’m going to a Dallas theme party for the reboot of the series, and am dressing for the occasion. Collar points were pretty big in Dallas and I can’t wait to make these myself rather then spend a shiton for a once in a while wear.Thanks!!

  51. Elisa    June 19, 2012

    I want to make this so bad… But I don’t know if they sell these corners also in Holland. I searched on the internet, but without a lot of results. Maybe somebody (dutch) know? Let me know, please :) plukeenroos@live.nl

  53. SarahK    July 27, 2012

    I did these and they were so easy. However the whole cutting thing didn’t work so I just hammered ALOT. They are so much fun and I basically live in them!!

  54. Caroline    August 21, 2012

    I just tried this with smaller clips and they look AMAZING with my red and black plaid shirt! (the shirt is form Urban outfitters- it kinda reminds me of a lumber jack)!
    Thanks so much

  55. Tim    December 30, 2012

    I’d just be afraid it meant fall of and cut your neck or something. Other then that it ‘s quite stylish.

  57. TipPrincess    February 8, 2013

    I really love this DIY and the end result looks gorgeous on that shirt! I love that they are detachable too so you could add them to any shirt whenever you like! I like the idea a lot, but I’m terrible with a hammer and with anything sharp, so I wanted to come up with something a lot easier than this :) http://www.tipprincess.blogspot.com it would absolutely mean to world to me to get your opinion on my DIY :D

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