Imelda Marcos, wife of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, became notorious for her extravagant lifestyle. Known as the ‘Steel Butterfly,’ she used her political influence to amass immense wealth during her husband’s dictatorship.
Her collection of over 3,000 pairs of shoes symbolized her opulence, but this was just the tip of the iceberg. Imelda owned luxury real estate across the world and expensive art, all while many Filipinos lived in poverty.
After the Marcos regime was overthrown in 1986, the Marcoses fled to Hawaii, leaving behind a legacy of corruption. Investigations revealed billions of dollars were siphoned from the Philippine economy, much of it attributed to Imelda’s lavish spending.
Despite facing legal battles, Imelda Marcos has remained influential in the Philippines, her wealth and controversial legacy still a topic of debate.
