Ep. 28 Elizabeth Arden

She arrived in New York with almost nothing and left behind one of the most recognizable names in beauty history.

In this episode, I cover the full story of Elizabeth Arden — from her early days building a beauty business from the ground up, to the iconic Red Door salons that changed the industry, to how the brand has evolved in the decades since her passing and where it stands today.

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• James Welsh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7UjE5MUWmc

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Elizabeth Arden, beauty history, cosmetics innovation, skincare, fragrance, beauty industry, legacy, entrepreneurship