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Elite Racism & Fear of Communism
- Coco Chanel's fashion success was intertwined with elite aristocracy who admired Nazi anti-Semitism due to fear of communism.
- Her social circle propagated racism and conspiracy theories linking Jews to Bolshevism.
Chanel's Shift to Nationalism and Racism
- Chanel's transition from political indifference to embracing far-right nationalist and anti-Semitic ideology was influenced by her lovers and upbringing.
- She used her wealth to fund a racist nationalist newspaper during the 1930s.
Chanel’s Rocky Affair With Duke
- Coco Chanel's decade-long relationship with the Duke of Westminster showed her desire for love without relying on his immense wealth.
- She once angrily threw a priceless emerald gifted by him into the ocean during a fight.