When Women Ran Fifth Avenue
Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion
(Author) Julie SatowA New York Times Bestseller A Cosmopolitan Best Nonfiction Book of 2024 'Compulsively readable: I found myself dashing through it like a novel' The Wall Street Journal'Riveting' Financial TimesThe New York Times bestselling story of the golden age of luxury department stores, and the trailblazing women who ran them. The twentieth century department store: a wonderland of consumption where every wish could be met under one roof. Dropping off the baby at nursery; an afternoon tea; a stroll through the latest fashions. A wedding (or funeral) could be planned. A Bengal Tiger cub could be purchased. Inside these towering price-tag palaces, anything was possible. They were beacons of modernity, and within this atmosphere of glamour and luxury, women dominated. Men may have owned the buildings, but inside women ruled. Julie Satow draws back the curtain on three female visionaries who took great risks, forging new paths for the women who followed in their footsteps. 'If you liked Mad Men then you'll love When Women Ran Fifth Avenue' #1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower, author The Residence and First Women
Julie Satow
Julie Satow is a journalist and author known for her insightful and well-researched works on the hospitality industry. Her book "The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel" delves into the history and intrigue surrounding the iconic New York City landmark. Satow's writing style is engaging and informative, making her work accessible to a wide audience. She has made significant contributions to the genre of non-fiction and investigative journalism, shedding light on the inner workings of the hospitality industry. "The Plaza" remains her most famous work, solidifying her reputation as a talented writer and storyteller.
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