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Backstage Makeup Struggles
- In the Ebony Fashion Fair's backstage chaos, models struggled with makeup.
- They mixed various products to create suitable shades for their complexions.
Market Gap and Limited Equality
- The lack of makeup options for Black women in the 1960s and 70s highlighted a market gap.
- This gap existed despite the Civil Rights Act, showcasing the limitations of theoretical equality.
Fashion Fair's Origins
- The Johnson family, owners of Ebony and Jet, recognized the need for inclusive makeup.
- They hired chemists and tested products on diverse employees to create Fashion Fair.