The Unbelievable Excess of Imelda Marcos
From 3,000 pairs of shoes to a ruby tiara worth millions, Imelda Marcos defined extravagance. These 10 facts reveal the staggering scale of luxury enjoyed by the Philippines most infamous first lady while her people lived in poverty.
Imelda Marcos Left Behind 3,000 Pairs of Shoes When She Fled
When revolutionaries stormed the Philippine presidential palace in 1986, they discovered more than 3,000 pairs of designer shoes left…
Imelda Marcos Had Over 300 Missing Masterpiece Paintings
The Philippine government is still hunting for more than 300 paintings that belonged to Imelda Marcos. The missing collection includes…
Imelda Marcos Had a Ruby and Diamond Tiara Worth $8 Million
Among Imelda Marcos seized jewellery collection was a stunning ruby and diamond tiara found locked in a Swiss central bank vault. The piece…
Imelda Marcos Had a Jacuzzi With Gold-Plated Fixtures in Her Palace
When revolutionaries stormed the presidential palace in 1986, they found a jacuzzi with gold-plated fixtures among Imelda Marcos many…
Imelda Marcos Family Owned Real Estate in Upscale Manhattan
The Marcos family invested millions in New York real estate, purchasing numerous properties in upscale Manhattan. Some of these were later…