In this very haute couture solo episode, Amie has graduated from fangirling to a more nuanced way to look at what famous spinsters of history can teach us. This analysis of fashion maven Coco Chanel delves into both the good and the bad.

Sure, Coco Chanel changed fashion by designing clothes that were less restrictive and easier to move in, which helped further women’s rights. But Coco was also a raging anti-semite and a Nazi spy. Did Coco’s popularization of pants for women cancel out her hateful views? Keep listening to find out.

Listen to the episode about Marie Marvingt here: https://www.spinsterlifepodcast.com/marie-marvingt-the-fiancee-of-danger/

Video About Women’s Financial Freedom in France: https://histoire.bnpparibas/en/videos/french-womens-journey-toward-financial-independence/#:~:text=On%2013%20July%201965%2C%20women,without%20authorisation%20from%20her%20husband.

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