1996 Vintage Iconic Turnlock Brooch

The most desired label in the world. Gold plated brooch. Features iconic turnlock interlocking CC logo. Stamped with Chanel authenticity mark and dated 96. Karl Lagerfeld joined the House of Chanel as Artistic Director in 1983. While Gabrielle Chanel designed the original interlocking CC logo, it was Karl Lagerfeld who created the iconic interlocking CC closure, the Turnlock, on handbags and jewellery. This Chanel item has been authenticated by Susan Caplan. We are not affiliated or endorsed by the brand. Gold plate, 3 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: WPN001447