Chanel CHANEL small fragrance, the new collection is now available in stores. The Chanel brooch is the accessory that understands women best. Those women who pour their heart and soul into being themselves often cherish the meaning of the brooch even more. Ms. Chanel pinned the brooch on her hat and told those fashionable ladies who imitated her: The brooch is very practical; it can be pinned on a suit lapel, a pocket, a hat, a belt, or an evening gown.