The safety pin quickly became a symbol of self-identified "allyship" — a way for people to show their support for marginalized communities, including immigrants, people of color, and LGBTQ+ ...

But whatever type of safety pin you use, take a moment to appreciate that tiny hole. It’s not just a weird little detail—it’s the unsung hero of the whole operation.

John Galliano John Galliano’s fall 1997 fashion show. Before Miley Cyrus wore John Galliano’s Margiela safety pin dress, the British designer debuted two of his own designs in 1997.

Black safety pins: These are the stealth ninjas of the safety-pin world. “They get used in Hollywood and on photo shoots because they’re invisible on camera,” Schwartz says.

The safety pin meme got a boost from some popular Twitter accounts: Wearing a Safety pin- as a sign that you are a safe haven for those who don't feel safe post-Election. Moving gesture pic ...

Safety pin politics in the election aftermath By Emily Sweeney Globe Staff,November 15, 2016, 12:38 p.m.