In the second of two parts, we look at the fallout of Coco Chanel's relations with Nazis during their rule over Paris in WW2. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayerDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein Associate Producer is Leo CulpProduced by Antonio EnriquezTheme Music by Tyler CashExecutive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth Special thanks to:Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition. Pre-order Mary Kay's forthcoming true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' here Check out more on 'Devil's Rooming House' by Hal Vaughn at Penguin Random House SOURCES Albanesi, Melanie. “Coco Chanel: Fashion Designer, Nazi Informant.” PBS. January 3, 2022. Pinnock, Olivia. “Do Coco Chanel’s Nazi Connections Matter For Fashion Today?” Forbes. James, Caryn. “The truth about Coco Chanel and the Nazis.” BBC. 2024. Mah, Ann. “This Picture Tells a Tragic Story of What Happened to Women After D-Day.” Time. June 6, 2018. Mazzeo, Tilar J. The Secret of Chanel No. 5. Harper. Nov 9, 2010. McAuley, James. “The Exchange: Coco Chanel and the Nazi Party.” The New Yorker. August 31, 2011. Paton, Elizabeth. “Chanel Publishes Annual Results for First Time in 108 Years.” The New York Times. June 21, 2018. Vaughan, Hal. Sleeping with the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret War. Vintage. 2011. Wars of Coco Chanel documentary. Becoming Chanel documentary. Thomas, Dana. “The Power Behind the Cologne.” The New York Times Magazine. Feb 24, 2002. Villani, Anna. “WHO OWNS CHANEL? The Wertheimer family. But, who are they?” The Vintage Bar. Jan 7, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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