3: Coco Chanel

In this week's episode of Tits and Tea we appreciate the driving force behind modern clothing for women in the unique and forever stylish fashion designer Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel. Her lifestyle was challenging and controversial, her love affairs passionate and powerful and all of this was reflected in her bold moves taking women's couture in a totally new direction. This episode is a light biography of the woman behind what is possibly the most recognisable brand in the world. Did you know a bottle of Chanel No.5 perfume is sold every 30 seconds? (pre 2020)- even if you're not a fashion connoisseur we hope you'll enjoy learning about the history of this iconic company. There seemed to be a large amount of laughter and outbursts in this episode so we hope you enjoy our random tangents too! Bella treated Katie to a coffee this week, finding a smart play on words to link the theme and in our stylish new mugs we looked like we were heading for the most sophisticated recording yet... until we started talking. So put on something casual and enjoy listening: it's what coco would have wanted. Show Notes: My apologies for my French pronunciation not being so great today- my French flat mate from my days in fashion will be holding his head in his hands I'm sure! To clarify some of the names I stumbled on were: -the ballet Chanel made the costumes for was 'Le Tren Bleu' -her lover was Arthur Capel -the French actress playing Chanel is Audrey Tautou This week's Coffee is: Mokate Gold Cappuccino - chocolate flavour. They include powdered milk so you can just add hot water- stir continuously to avoid lumps, not suitable for vegans as we soon discovered. Sources: www.chanel.com/us/about-chanel/the-history/1910/ - the official timeline of the Chanel brand www.britannica.com www.businessoffashion.com Book: Coco Chanel The Legend and The Life- Justine Picardie