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The Truth About Coco Chanel

· 46 min · Episode 446

Episode The Truth About Coco Chanel

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You know her from the perfume, the little black dress, the double C bag clasp, but who was the woman, Coco Chanel? What even was her real name?

From her origin story, through her inspirations and affairs, to her connections to the Nazi party - today we find out more about Chanel.

Kate is joined by NYT columnist Rhonda Garelick, author of 'Mademoiselle: Coco Chanel and the Pulse of History' and founding director at Hofstra's Institute for Public Humanities and the Arts.

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This episode was edited by Tim Arstall. The producer was Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.

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