As a businesswoman, matriarch and innovator, Estée Lauder was in a class of her own. With a humble background growing up in Queens as the child of Hungarian immigrants, Estée's ambition and hard work found her tremendous success, transforming a small skincare cream company she started in her kitchen into a global portfolio of beauty brands. Always principled and determined, her charming exuberance took her far - she was the first to harness the power of word of mouth and realized that a free gift with purchase would do well to win her customer's loyalty.
Created as a personal album with the help of her granddaughters, Aerin and Jane, this book opens the door to the legendary woman who made her name known around the world. A true visionary, Estée Lauder managed to build her cosmetics empire through talent, determination, hard work and kindness while still maintaining a rich and fulfilling family life. In addition to her iconic legacy, her eye for interiors, a reputation for hosting fabulous dinners and her numerous notable friends such as Princess Grace of Monaco, Hubert de Givenchy, Diana, Princess of Wales, Nancy Reagan and Frank Sinatra, were among other fixtures. To celebrate her life and significant influence in business, home and town, Aerin and Jane Lauder, together with Assouline, present an in-depth look at what a beloved tour de force Estée was, as expressed in her personal letters, family photos, company archives and more.
The book has 200 pages and measures W 27.94 x L 34.93 x D 4.1 cm.
