Estée Lauder, a beautiful life (book)

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Estée Lauder, a beautiful life (livre) by Aerin and Jane Lauder. 2021. Silk hardcover in slipcase. 200 pages in English and over 300 illustrations. Editions Assouline. Brand new and boxed. Weight 3.8 kg / 8.40 lbs. Dimensions 34.90 x 28 cm x 4.06 cm / 13.75×11.02×1.60 inches.

As a businesswoman, matriarch, and innovator, Estée Lauder was in a class of her own. Born into a modest family, she grew up in Queens as the daughter of Hungarian immigrants. Estée’s ambition and hard work paid off, transforming a small skincare business she started in her kitchen into a global portfolio of beauty brands. Always determined and principled, 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 purchase would do wonders for customer loyalty.

Created as a personal album with the help of her granddaughters, Aerin and Jane, this book opens a window onto the legendary woman who made her name known throughout the world. A true visionary, Estée Lauder succeeded in building her cosmetics empire thanks to her talent, determination, hard work, and kindness, all while maintaining a rich and fulfilling family life.

Her iconic legacy was enriched by her flair for interior design, her reputation as a fabulous dinner party host, 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, a beloved figurehead, was like, as expressed through her personal letters, family photographs, company archives, and much more.

Please feel free to take a look at the additional photos on the top left, thank you!

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