Once Upon a Brooch: The Erstwilder x Pete Cromer Fairy Tales Collection Is Here
July 07, 2026Every story has a beginning — and this one starts with the most enchanting collab we've ever carried. Erstwilder x Pete Cromer's Fairy Tales collection is a love letter to the storybooks that shaped us: the sleeping beauties, the cunning wolves, the brave knights, and the dragons who stole the show. Pete Cromer's signature layered resin artistry brings each classic tale to life in wearable, collectible form — and we are absolutely obsessed.
These pieces are limited edition. Once they're gone, they're gone. Here's every piece in the collection — shop your favorites before they disappear into the forest.
🎁 FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE
Spend $99 or more and choose your In a Land Far Away Castle Brooch — FREE! Add it to your cart and enter code EWGIFT at checkout.
Available in Red, Pink, or Green — while supplies last.
✨ The Full Fairy Tales Collection
Beauty Sleep Brooch — $46.95
Sleeping Beauty never looked so chic. This dreamy brooch captures the iconic slumbering princess in Pete Cromer's lush, layered resin style — a wearable fairy tale moment for your lapel, bag, or wherever you pin your magic.
Just Right Brooch — $46.95 (Pre-Order)
Goldilocks knows what she wants — and so do you. This brooch is just right for the collector who appreciates a fairy tale with a little attitude. Pre-order now to secure yours.
Delicate Sensibilities Brooch — $46.95
The Princess and the Pea, reimagined with Pete Cromer's signature whimsy. For the collector with the most refined of tastes — naturally.
Shop Delicate Sensibilities — $46.95
Pocket Princess Brooch — $46.95
Thumbelina, tiny and fierce. This petite princess packs a whole lot of personality into one beautifully crafted brooch. A must for any Erstwilder collector.
The Wind Up Brooch — $46.95
Tick tock — the mechanical bird from The Nightingale gets the Pete Cromer treatment in this intricate, clockwork-inspired brooch. Whimsical, detailed, and utterly unique.
Business Accumen Brooch — $46.95
Jack and his beanstalk — but make it fashion. This brooch celebrates the original entrepreneurial spirit with Pete Cromer's signature layered artistry.
Shop Business Accumen — $46.95
Goat Goals Brooch — $46.95
Trip trap, trip trap — the Three Billy Goats Gruff have never looked this good. A playful nod to the classic tale, rendered in gorgeous resin detail.
Magical Ally Brooch — $46.95
Every hero needs a fairy godmother. This enchanting brooch captures the magic of that pivotal moment — wand raised, wishes granted, sparkle guaranteed.
Impressive Scale Brooch — $43.95
The dragon has arrived — and he's magnificent. Pete Cromer's scaly, winged masterpiece is the statement piece for anyone who's always rooted for the dragon.
Shop Impressive Scale — $43.95
Maiden Curse Brooch — $43.95
The Ugly Duckling's transformation, captured in stunning resin. A brooch about becoming — and the grace it takes to get there.
Catch Me If You Can Brooch — $43.95
Run, run, as fast as you can — you can't catch this brooch once it sells out. The Gingerbread Man has never been so irresistible.
Shop Catch Me If You Can — $43.95
Polar Adventure Brooch — $46.95
The Snow Queen's realm, distilled into one breathtaking brooch. Icy, elegant, and utterly captivating — this one is for the collectors who love a villain with style.
Accursed Gentleman Brooch — $46.95
The Beast, before the rose loses its last petal. Brooding, beautiful, and brilliantly rendered — this brooch is for those who always knew the Beast was the real romantic lead.
Shop Accursed Gentleman — $46.95
Pest Control Brooch — $49.95
The Pied Piper of Hamelin — charming, mysterious, and a little dangerous. This brooch is the most intricately detailed piece in the collection and worth every penny.
Magical Makeover Brooch — $46.95
Cinderella's transformation moment, frozen in resin. The fairy godmother's wand has been waved — and the result is pure magic on your lapel.
Shop Magical Makeover — $46.95
Meal Prep Brooch — $43.95
Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother had a visitor — and this brooch tells that story with Pete Cromer's signature wit and warmth. A darkly delightful addition to any collection.
Thirsty Work Brooch — $46.95
The crow and the pitcher — Aesop's classic fable about ingenuity and persistence, rendered in gorgeous layered resin. Smart, beautiful, and deeply satisfying.
Fashion Sense Brooch — $43.95
The Emperor's New Clothes — a tale about vanity, illusion, and the courage to speak truth. This brooch wears the story beautifully, with or without the invisible fabric.
🌟 Mini Brooches & Accessories
Complete your fairy tale look with these perfectly sized companions:
Wizard Hat Simplified Mini Brooch — $24.95
Apple Simplified Mini Brooch — $19.95
Clock Simplified Mini Brooch — $19.95
Fairy Tales Bookmark — $19.95
🎁 FREE Gift With Purchase — In a Land Far Away Castle Brooch
Spend $99 or more on the Fairy Tales collection and claim your FREE "In a Land Far Away" Castle Brooch — an exclusive GWP available in three stunning colorways. Add it to your cart and enter code EWGIFT at checkout.
Add your chosen castle to your cart, spend $99+, and enter EWGIFT at checkout. While supplies last.
💎 Earn Quirks Perks on Every Purchase
Every dollar you spend earns you points in our Quirks Perks rewards program. The more you collect, the more you save — and with a collection this good, you'll want them all.
Why We Love This Collection
Pete Cromer is one of Australia's most celebrated illustrators, known for his vibrant wildlife art and meticulous layered resin technique. Erstwilder has been his perfect collaborator — and the Fairy Tales collection is their most ambitious work together yet. Every brooch is a miniature work of art, hand-finished and designed to be worn, collected, and treasured.
These are the pieces you'll still be wearing in 20 years, pointing to and saying, "I got that at Quirks."
Shop the full Erstwilder x Pete Cromer Fairy Tales collection at Quirks — while they last.