
Part Two: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
Behind the Bastards
Chanel's Perfume Smells Like Coca-Cola
"It's the Coca-Cola of perfumes at this point," says author Hal Vaughn. To promote her new invention, Chanel believed in word of mouth. She tested it by inviting friends to dine with her at a posh restaurant near grass. "She furtively sprayed guests passing by her table and they reacted with surprise and pleasure."
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