Beauty Imagined: A History of the Global Beauty Industry
Jones, GeoffreyAuthor
The global beauty business permeates our lives, influencing how we perceive ourselves and what it is to be beautiful. The brands and firms which have shaped this industry, such as Avon, Coty, Estee Lauder, L'Oreal, and Shiseido, have imagined beauty for us. This book provides an authoritative history of the global beauty industry from its emergence in the nineteenth century to the present day, exploring how today's global giants grew.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The global beauty business permeates our lives, influencing how we perceive ourselves and what it is to be beautiful. The brands and firms which have shaped this industry, such as Avon, Coty, Estee Lauder, L'Oreal, and Shiseido, have imagined beauty for us. This book provides an authoritative history of the global beauty industry from its emergence in the nineteenth century to the present day, exploring how today's global giants grew.
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Business & Economics
Industries