Rare, vintage - Ines de la Fressange Paris "Heart & Oak Leaves" brooch in 18k gold-plated - France, c. 1990s - size: 3.5 cm x 3.4 cm - weight: 12.8 grams - fully marked with the official "IF" monogram within an oval medallion and serial number 1121. • Notably, this rare collector's piece dates back to the brand's golden era (1991–2001), when the fashion house was founded and majority-owned in a direct business partnership with François-Louis Vuitton ( member of the famous Louis Vuitton family). *** The history of the brand began in 1991 when Ines and the Vuitton family decided to create the Ines de la Fressange Paris brand. • INES de la FRESSANGE was a model and muse of Karl Lagerfeld and for a long time the ambassador of the House of Chanel. • She was in 1983 the first model to sign a global contract with a luxury brand.  • Now a French icon, Vogue magazine has called Ines "the ideal Frenchwoman ". • Ines de la Fressange is recognized among fashion and media circles and in the U.S., she is referred to as "France's icon of chic" or "La plus Parisienne des Parisiennes". *** ** the label showed in photo is not included, is just to show the monogram hallmark that was used by the brand ** * NO RESERVE PRICE * - in very good condition with some signs of wear ( see photos for better impression as they are part of description ) - Shipping by Post: registered with tracking, will be sent in a cardboard box or an anti-shock bubble envelope. ( Livrare prin curier in Romania ) * If the automatic tracking system doesn't show info about your order, please see updates for your Tracking Number on your own country postal service * For EU buyers: please allow ca. 5 to 10 working days transit* time for the package to arrive, after is released by customs * For US and non-EU buyers: please allow ca. 10 to 15 working days transit* time for the package to arrive, after is released by customs * Transit time estimates: Sometimes the package arrives sooner than estimated and other times may be delays, please have patience. • If there is a problem, feel free to contact me before leaving feedback.