Coco Chanel: Unbuttoned

This episode explores Coco Chanel’s early life, from a childhood marked by hardship and reinvention to her audacious rise in the Paris fashion world. Through her own words and those who knew her, we follow Chanel as she breaks conventions with revolutionary designs—the little black dress, costume jewelry, and a new vision of modern femininity—while navigating influential love affairs that shaped both her personal life and career. As her power and fame grow, so does the mystery surrounding her, leading up to World War II.

Set against the turmoil of World War II, the second episode delves into Chanel’s most controversial years, including her wartime relationships and the accusations that would shadow her legacy. After the war, she faces decline, exile from fashion, and a world that seems to have moved on without her. Yet Coco Chanel refuses to fade away. The episode charts her improbable comeback, reclaiming her place at the top of haute couture and cementing her status as a symbol of luxury, style, and power—while leaving unanswered questions that keep her an enduring enigma.