Coco Chanel, the iconic French fashion designer, has been linked to the Nazi party and accused of being a Nazi informant and spy. While it is well-known that she had a relationship with Nazi officer Hans Günther von Dincklage during WWII, there is also evidence to suggest that she was involved in Nazi missions and had an agent number and code name. In his 2011 biography of Chanel, Sleeping with the Enemy, Hal Vaughn explored Chanels life prior to World War II and revealed how her fear and hatred for Jews was noxious and notorious.

Chanels anti-Semitic views were well-documented, and she was known to have collaborated with the Nazis during the war. She lived in the Ritz Hotel in Paris, which was occupied by the Nazis, and entered into a romantic relationship with a high-ranking German intelligence officer. Subsequently, Chanel herself became an intelligence operative for the Nazis.

While Chanels Nazi connections are widely known, they are not always discussed, and some believe it is time for fashion to confront its adoration of Chanel. The issue of whether her Nazi connections matter for fashion today is a topic of debate. However, it is important to note that Chanels contributions to fashion are significant, and her work and creations are still celebrated today.