674. Coco Chanel | Tragedy, Nuns, and Boy Capel

In today’s story, we begin our investigation into Coco Chanel, legendary fashion and fragrance designer, with a little fascism on the side. Her life was long and complicated. Today’s episode includes Coco’s story from childhood through the close of 1919, including tragedy, so many nuns, and the beginning of her fashion career. Also included are her first two powerful lovers, Etienne Balsan and Boy Capel, who really give this orphan a lift.

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