Enamel Pin Trends You’ll Either Love or Roll Your Eyes At (2025 Edition)
Enamel pin collectors are always hungry for the next shiny thing. Some trends take over entire collections, while others make you wonder, “Why though?” Whether you’re an artist planning your next release or a collector curating your board, here’s what’s hot (and what might already be overplayed) in the enamel pin world for 2025.
1. Oversized Pins That Refuse to Be Subtle
Move over, tiny lapel pins. This year, big statement pins (2 inches and up) are taking over. Think maximalist designs that demand attention — though they may also make your bag sag.
2. Interactive Pins
Spinners, sliders, glow-in-the-dark effects, lenticular layers… if a pin moves or lights up, collectors want it. Extra credit if it makes a satisfying click.
3. Nostalgia Bombs
The late 90s and early 2000s are back in pin form. Tamagotchis, flip phones, old-school anime, slime-green vibes — if it made you cringe as a teen, it’s probably trending now.
4. Tiny Text, Big Sass
Snarky phrases, aggressively motivational quotes, and passive-aggressive compliments are still fan favorites — just make sure they’re readable at pin size.
5. Muted Tones & Minimalist Aesthetics
After years of rainbow overload, collectors are loving softer palettes and clean lines. Think “quiet luxury,” but in pin form.
6. Food With Faces (Because… Why Not?)
Angry sushi rolls, sleepy strawberries, emotional tacos — kawaii food pins aren’t new, but they’re still best-sellers. Add personality and you’ve got instant charm.
7. Cottagecore, Goblincore, Whatever-Core
Mushrooms, frogs, teacups, crystals, and snails with hats — if it belongs in a fairy-tale forest or under a mossy rock, it’s trending.
8. Pop Culture Mashups (Legally Questionable)
Collectors can’t resist clever mashups — think anime characters dressed as cryptids or Sailor Moon meets streetwear. But here’s the truth: if it uses copyrighted characters or logos, it’s intellectual property (IP), and that means legal trouble.
✨ Important Note: At Dream Maker Pins, we don’t produce pins that infringe on someone else’s IP. It’s not just a business choice — it protects you from getting sued, having your products taken down, or worse.
Bestie Tip: If your idea might be legally questionable, skip it. You’ll sleep better, and your pin collection will be drama-free. (And yes, we’ll probably do a whole blog soon on how to know if your pin idea crosses into IP territory — because it’s a big deal.)
9. Collaborative Drops
Artist collabs and brand x brand releases are everywhere. Cross-promotion = instant hype, and collectors love the exclusivity.
10. Purpose-Driven Pins
Awareness pins, activism pins, fundraising pins — cause-driven designs are in. People don’t just want cute accessories; they want pins with meaning.
Bestie Tip: Don’t Chase Every Trend
Trends are fun, but if you chase them blindly, you risk ending up with pins nobody wants six months from now. The real win? Mix trend-awareness with your own style and voice. That’s what makes pins stand out and keep selling.
Need help turning a trend into a pin people actually want to buy? We’ve got you. And yes, we’ll be honest if something’s been done to death.