
19/08/2025
On this day in 1883, Coco Chanel was born. French fashion designer, founder of the Chanel Company, and named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. 👝
But there is a gaping black hole in Chanel’s official history. What happened between 1944 and 1954?
When interviewed, she was asked:
“Which side were you on?”
She replied:
“On neither side, of course. I stood up for myself as I always have done. Nobody has ever told Coco Chanel what to think.”
In 'Chanel’s War', Richard Wallace fills that gap. From escaping the French capital and certain death, to evading both Allied and German troops. Pre-order here📚✨ : https://buff.ly/ATQQhQ1