lapel badges

The graphic designer Scott King said:

“lapel badges were the Instagram of the 80s.”

Images in sequence:

Roy Fox Lichtenstein badge acquired at the Pompidou Centre in Paris during an exhibition of his work.

Anti-Nazi League badge a gift from Andrew Anderson early 80s.

Dadaist badge.

Sexex a FAST PRODUCT badge sent through the postal system as part of Earcom 1 package 1980-81.

Back of Sexex badge.

Photography Malcolm Brown 2023.