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Coco Chanel in the French General Strike
32:16 - 37:36 (05:20)
Coco Chanel and her friends buy up gold in France due to fears of economic instability during the aftermath of the Great Depression. Chanel begrudgingly concedes after the signing of a labor pact, but her brand becomes even more iconic during this period due to its association with the leftist labor movement.
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Chanel's workers went on strike and when she was informed of it, she referred to their strike as an "American virus" and could have handled the situation better.
32:16 - 35:14 (02:58)
Coco Chanel
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Chanel's workers went on strike and when she was informed of it, she referred to their strike as an "American virus" and could have handled the situation better.
ChapterCoco Chanel in the French General Strike
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Coco Chanel and her friends in France hoard gold during a period of economic uncertainty.
35:16 - 37:36 (02:19)
Coco Chanel
Summary
Coco Chanel and her friends in France hoard gold during a period of economic uncertainty. However, after a labor movement victory, Chanel's designs become even more iconic.