Estée Lauder, a beautiful life (book)

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Estée Lauder, a beautiful life (book) by Aerin and Jane Lauder. 2021. Silk hardcover in its slipcase. 200 pages in English and over 300 illustrations. Editions Assouline. New in blister pack. Weight 6 lbs. Dimensions W 11 x L 13.74 x D 1.6 in.

As a businesswoman, matriarch and innovator, Estée Lauder was in a league of her own. Coming from a modest background, she grew up in Queens as the daughter of Hungarian immigrants. Estée’s ambition and hard work brought her phenomenal success, transforming a small skincare cream business she started in her kitchen into a global portfolio of beauty brands. Always determined and honest, her charming exuberance took her far—she was the first to harness the power of word of mouth and understand that a free gift with a purchase would go a long way in earning her customers’ loyalty.

Crafted as a personal scrapbook 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 built her cosmetics empire through talent, determination, hard work, and kindness, all while maintaining a rich and fulfilling family life.

Her iconic legacy is enriched by her interior design skills, her reputation for throwing fabulous dinner parties, and her countless celebrity friends, including Princess Grace of Monaco, Hubert de Givenchy, Diana, Princess of Wales, Nancy Reagan, and Frank Sinatra, among other luminaries. To celebrate her life and significant influence in business, at home and in the city, Aerin and Jane Lauder present an in-depth look at what Estée was like, a beloved figurehead, as expressed through her personal letters, family photographs, company archives and much more.

Feel free to check out the additional photos at the top left, thank you!

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