Beauty Imagined
A History of the Global Beauty Industry
Book • 2011
Beauty Imagined provides the first authoritative history of the global beauty industry, tracing its development from the late 19th century to the present.
The book explores how major brands like Avon, Coty, Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, and Shiseido have shaped perceptions of beauty and influenced global markets.
It also examines the impact of globalization on the industry, highlighting both the homogenization of beauty ideals and the rise of diverse cultural influences.
The book explores how major brands like Avon, Coty, Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, and Shiseido have shaped perceptions of beauty and influenced global markets.
It also examines the impact of globalization on the industry, highlighting both the homogenization of beauty ideals and the rise of diverse cultural influences.
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