About Pearls & Pins

Hand-painted. Hand-beaded. Completely one of a kind.

Pearls & Pins was born from a single spark, a chance encounter with a vintage blazer in a thrift store, completely covered in pins. There was something about it that stopped me in my tracks. It felt alive, full of personality and history. That one piece made me realise how fashion can hold stories, memories and emotion.

From that moment, I became obsessed with the idea of giving everyday pieces a new life. What started as a small creative experiment soon grew into something much bigger, a brand built around self-expression, nostalgia and individuality.

Each Pearls & Pins piece begins as a carefully selected base, from denim and accessories to travel pieces and lifestyle items, chosen for its quality and potential. From there, it becomes a blank canvas for creativity, layered with hand-painted designs, delicate embroidery and signature embellishments using pearls, pins and textured details.

Every piece is made by hand, with time, care and intention behind every stitch, brushstroke and detail. Some designs take days to complete, others longer depending on the level of customisation, but each one is created to be entirely unique.

No two pieces will ever be the same, because no two people are.

Whether it is bold and expressive, soft and feminine, or playful and nostalgic, each design is created to reflect the individuality of its wearer. Pearls & Pins is about turning everyday items into statement pieces and celebrating personal style with confidence.

Meet the Maker

Hi, I’m Leona - the face, hands, and imagination behind Pearls & Pins.

I’m an actress in training, currently studying at drama school, and I’ve always been drawn to creativity in all its forms - performance, fashion, and art.

I’ve loved fashion for as long as I can remember. I used to spend hours customising clothes, sketching ideas, and collecting vintage pieces, but I never truly did anything with it - until now.

Art was something I always connected with in school, but it wasn’t until recently that I found a way to bring it back into my life. Pearls & Pins became that perfect blend of everything I love — storytelling, design, and individuality.

Every jacket I make feels like a little performance of its own - expressive, bold, and full of character. Whether I’m painting stars, stitching sequins, or layering beads, I want each piece to feel personal - like it was made just for you.

For me, Pearls & Pins isn’t just about fashion; it’s about creativity with soul — about turning something old into something full of life again, and helping people wear their stories proudly.

✨ Every piece has a past. Every detail tells a story. Every jacket is made to make you feel like the main character.

'MADE TO BE NOTICED.'