As part of a series of talks about remarkable women of the twentieth century.

We all know of Coco Chanel’s “little black dress” and Chanel No.5 perfume, but would you like to know more about the woman behind it all? We will look at this rags-to-riches story.

Abandoned as a child, she developed an enormous thirst for culture and discovery. She worked her way up to becoming the most revolutionary stylist and one of the most successful businesswomen of the 20th century. She was an avant-garde woman, a pioneer and an inspiration for women. Her private life, however, is often shrouded in secrecy and shows another equally powerful side of Coco Chanel.

Tutor/Speaker
Monika Lind is a retired university lecturer of Culture and Humanities Studies with a passion to continue to share her eclectic interests in and knowledge of all things cultural with you.