To Life, To Death Pin

The "À la vie, à la mort" pin by Flibustier Paris transforms a French oath into a small wearable jewel. Deep red enamel, fanzine punk-style handwritten typography, skull and crossbones, heart, lightning bolt: a condensed memento mori attitude that expresses the essential — love, friendship, and loyalty that do not fade, even in the face of death.

Why we love it Because it carries the most beautiful of French promises: “À la vie, à la mort” (To life, to death / Through thick and thin). The one whispered between childhood friends, engraved on a wedding band, tattooed on the skin. Here, it takes the form of a pin to offer – to oneself or to someone special. A vow, at the crossroads of romantic and gothic.

Features

• Format: enamelled pin
• Finish: hard red enamel, white print
• Fastening: metal pin + safety clutch at the back
• Motifs: skull, crossbones, heart, lightning bolt, "À la vie, à la mort" slogan
• Style: memento mori, chic gothic, dark romantic, punk fanzine spirit
• Gift idea: alternative Valentine's Day, friendship anniversary, couple, best friend, engagement jewelry

How to wear it? On a denim jacket or a perfecto, attached to a beanie, a backpack, or as a duo with your partner — one pin each, a shared vow. It pairs particularly well with the Sweet Death bracelet and other Flibustier Paris silver pieces to create a contemporary memento mori universe.

À la vie, à la mort: three words, a small object, and the greatest of promises.