Igor Stravinsky & Coco Chanel:
The Alleged Affair, the Rite of Spring Riot,
and Chanel’s Nazi Connections 

          It’s the decade of the Roaring Twenties in Paris. And interestingly, a story has circulated that a fervent, but brief affair took place between composer Igor Stravinsky and fashion designer Coco Chanel, which sparked a period of immense creativity and individual style. Yet, the significance of their artistic abilities was not without scandal. Indeed, so shocking was the Parisian premiere of Stravinsky's new ballet: The Rite of Spring that a riot broke out in the theater. And recent revelations that involve Chanel’s famous fragrance: Chanel No.5, highlights her investor dilemmas, which links her to the WWII Nazi regime at the highest levels. Read More