CHANEL classic gold number 5 brooch pin. 2.25" h x 1.5" w

CHANEL classic gold number 5 brooch pin. 2.25" h x 1.5" w A classic 5 pin for anyone who loves and appreciates CHANEL. Mademoiselle Chanel had an obsession with the number 5. The origin legend Mademoiselle Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel picking the number 5 usually begins with Chanel meeting French-Russian perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1920 and challenging him to create a scent that would make its wearer "smell like a woman, and not like a rose." When presented a numbered series of perfume samples to choose from. Legend has it, Chanel picked the fifth sample, declaring, "I show my collections on the fifth of May, the fifth month of the year, so let's leave the number it bears, and this number five will bring it good luck." The number 5 continued to bring her luck throughout her life: - She launched the No5 fragrance on May 5th, 1921, which the signature scent for the house of CHANEL - Her 2.55 bag, named because it was created in February 1955, instantly became society’s “it-bag” - Her fashion collections were to be shown on the 5th - When she revived the house of CHANEL at the age of 71 the collection opened with a jersey set with the number 5 Comes with CHANEL velvet pouch. The pin was created for CHANEL boutique sales associates.