When women ran Fifth Avenue glamour and power at the dawn of American fashion

"The twentieth century American department store: a palace of consumption where women, shopper and shopgirl alike, could stake out a newfound independence. Whether in New York, Chicago, or on Main Street, USA, men owned the buildings, but inside, women ruled. In this hothouse atmosphere, three women...

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Main Author: Satow, Julie (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Vintage, [2025]
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