Episode
Part Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
1:01:02
Published: Thu Mar 30 2023
Description
Robert is joined again by Courtney Kocak to continue to discuss fashion designer, Coco Chanel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
A discussion about the numerous mysterious deaths of tourists on Koh Tao Island in Thailand over the last 20 years.
00:00 - 01:52 (01:52)
Summary
A discussion about the numerous mysterious deaths of tourists on Koh Tao Island in Thailand over the last 20 years.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Summary
Explore the history of the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume, created by the challenge of making a woman's scent that wasn't like a rose.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A discussion about the financial risks associated with creating the Chanel production line and the impact of Coco Chanel's comfortable, easy-to-wear clothing on broads like Vera.
06:12 - 11:02 (04:49)
Summary
A discussion about the financial risks associated with creating the Chanel production line and the impact of Coco Chanel's comfortable, easy-to-wear clothing on broads like Vera.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode discusses the perception of wealth, how much money is considered "rich," and the desires of the wealthy.
11:02 - 14:55 (03:52)
Summary
This episode discusses the perception of wealth, how much money is considered "rich," and the desires of the wealthy.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Margery King, a mistress in the late 1920s to early 1930s, attended royal cotillions and spent time with the most powerful people in the world during her lavish lifestyle.
14:55 - 24:16 (09:21)
Summary
Margery King, a mistress in the late 1920s to early 1930s, attended royal cotillions and spent time with the most powerful people in the world during her lavish lifestyle.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The death of Paul Irib impacted Coco Chanel during a time of political turmoil, as Hitler's power was rising globally.
24:16 - 29:05 (04:49)
Summary
The death of Paul Irib impacted Coco Chanel during a time of political turmoil, as Hitler's power was rising globally. Chanel spent roughly a year in Hollywood designing clothing for actors.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
As part of a discussion on casting choices for Star Wars, the hosts talk about who they think is handsome, commenting that the first pick is perhaps too handsome for the role.
29:05 - 32:15 (03:09)
Summary
As part of a discussion on casting choices for Star Wars, the hosts talk about who they think is handsome, commenting that the first pick is perhaps too handsome for the role.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Coco Chanel and her friends buy up gold in France due to fears of economic instability during the aftermath of the Great Depression.
32:16 - 37:36 (05:20)
Summary
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.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode explores the struggles of everyday life during World War II in France, including the Germans' rationing of gas leading French people to convert their cars to run off of charcoal and wood, hospitals bartering wine rations for potatoes, and the building of fortifications along the border to defend against future attacks.
37:36 - 45:11 (07:35)
Summary
This episode explores the struggles of everyday life during World War II in France, including the Germans' rationing of gas leading French people to convert their cars to run off of charcoal and wood, hospitals bartering wine rations for potatoes, and the building of fortifications along the border to defend against future attacks.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Chanel collaborated with the Nazis, living in luxury and holding parties, actively using her position as an Aryan to reassert her control over her perfume during the war.
45:22 - 49:49 (04:26)
Summary
Chanel collaborated with the Nazis, living in luxury and holding parties, actively using her position as an Aryan to reassert her control over her perfume during the war.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Coco Chanel may have also been working for the British government during her time working for the Nazis, as there are rumors that she was in contact with the British royal family and possibly Winston Churchill.
49:49 - 55:03 (05:13)
Summary
Coco Chanel may have also been working for the British government during her time working for the Nazis, as there are rumors that she was in contact with the British royal family and possibly Winston Churchill.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Chanel brand is in an ongoing feud with the Wertheimer family over ownership and royalties, stemming from Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's agreement with the Wertheimer brothers in the 1920s.
55:04 - 1:00:05 (05:01)
Summary
The Chanel brand is in an ongoing feud with the Wertheimer family over ownership and royalties, stemming from Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's agreement with the Wertheimer brothers in the 1920s. In exchange for financial backing and production of her fragrances, Chanel relinquished control and a portion of the profits, causing a dispute that continues to this day.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker expresses internal conflicted feelings about a feminist icon who was a horrible person.
1:00:05 - 1:02:34 (02:29)
Summary
The speaker expresses internal conflicted feelings about a feminist icon who was a horrible person.
EpisodePart Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses a fascist individual who, despite having no single asset, was able to achieve her goals with her skill.
1:02:34 - 1:03:54 (01:19)
Summary
The podcast discusses a fascist individual who, despite having no single asset, was able to achieve her goals with her skill. This episode wraps up a series about the individual's impressive methods.