1994 Vintage Flap Handbag Brooch

The most desired label in the world. Gold plated brooch featuring the iconic quilted Chanel 2.55 flap handbag suspended by the iconic chain from a medallion showcasing the CC logo and "Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Paris" script. Closes with safety-catch pin. Stamped with Chanel authenticity mark and dated 94. Chanel`s quilting detail was inspired by the puffy jackets worn by the horse breeders at her lover Captain Arthur Edward "Boy" Capel`s stables. It was first seen on her 2.55 handbag which was created in February 1955 and the quilted detail so often seen on her Chanel jewellery was introduced in the 80`s under the helm of Victoire De Castellane. She started her career as an assistant to Karl Lagerfeld. This Chanel item has been authenticated by Susan Caplan. We are not affiliated or endorsed by the brand. Gold plate, 8 cm x 3.5 cm ABOUT THE DESIGNER The legendary Coco Chanel was a champion of costume jewellery mixing fine and costume pieces together. She was one of the most influential fashion icons of all time. During a very brief career as a cabaret singer, Chanel performed in clubs in Vichy and Moulins where she was nicknamed “Coco.” Vintage Chanel jewellery is generally bold in design, gold or silver plated with distinctive colouring. Her iconic CC's seen on so many of her creations was an interpretation of a stained glass window in the Aubazine Abbey, Correze, in France where she spent her early years in the orphanage at Aubazine. PRODUCT CODE: WPN001418