Branded Beauty - by Mark Tungate (Hardcover)

About the Book

Tungate delves into the history and evolution of the beauty business. From luxury boutiques in Paris to tattoo parlors in Brooklyn, he talks to the people who've made skin their trade. Full of fascinating detail on such great names as Revlon, Estee Lauder, L'Oreal and Max Factor, "Branded Beauty" looks at the history of the beauty industry and considers its future.

Book Synopsis

Beauty is a multi-billion dollar global industry embracing make-up, skincare, hair care, fragrances, cosmetic surgery - even tattooing and piercing. Over the years it has used flattery, seduction, science and shame to persuade consumers to invest if they want to look their best.

Branded Beauty delves into the history and evolution of the beauty business. From luxury boutiques in Paris to tattoo parlours in Brooklyn, it contains interviews with the people who've made skin their trade. Analyzing the marketing strategies used by those who create and sell beauty products, it visits the labs where researchers seek the key to eternal youth. It compares attitudes to beauty from around the world and examines the rise of organic beauty products. Full of fascinating detail from great names such as Rubinstein and Arden, Revlon, Estée Lauder, L'Oréal and Max Factor, Branded Beauty is the ultimate guide to the current state of the industry and what the future holds for the beauty business.

Review Quotes

"A skilled examination of the role of branding in society and provides useful insights into the art of modern marketing."-- "Legal Strategy Review"

"Recommended in The Style List by Stylist Magazine"-- "Stylist"

About the Author

Mark Tungate is a British writer and branding specialist based in Paris. His best-selling book Fashion Brands has been translated into a dozen languages. As a journalist Mark has written for publications such as The Times, The Telegraph and The Independent. He has a weekly column in the French media magazine Stratégies and writes about marketing, fashion and design for the website Stylus.com. Alongside his writing, he lectures at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and at conferences around the world.