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By: Julie Satow (Author)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A glittering…
When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion
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niia –
Endlessly fascinating.
If this type of thing interests you, this is a really great book. Very well researched and full of very engaging descriptions of these three women. Well written and a lot of fun to delve into a very different era.
Lori –
The best written history I’ve ever read
It was a delight to read this book — it’s researched and written so very well. I’ve read zillions of history books and this is the most well done I’ve ever read! The topic is totally fascinating too!
Robyn Bolle –
Excellent Book!
Enlightening, fun and just goes to show you Women ROCK! I had no idea how Fifth Avenue shops actually came to fruition. It was exciting to get to know the women who were behind making Fifth Avenue, Fifth Avenue. How their lives were impacted and how they changed. No merchandising experience but knowing what women like to wear. A worthy novel.
Gail Moore –
It is difficult to follow
The information was interesting, but the format/editing was herky-jerky and confusing. One minute you’re in 1969 and without warning your next sentence will be placed in 1898. I get that she wants to lead up to the history of her subject; her editor could have done that more gracefully, I think, than we see here. In fact, I think most of the problem stems from poor editing. I knew one or two players mentioned in the book and being in NYC myself, we met briefly. It just isn’t compelling reading and though I did finish it, I was glad when it ended.
Readhead –
woman executives thrive
Interesting historical perspective of women taking leadership roles in retail. But they still were fighting for equal pay. But they were impacted by cultural norms of the times more than men. Very interesting book.
N Don Brown –
Great history writing
Albeit short time period and small number of women a wonderful description of vivid time period from WWI o to late 69sImportance of fashion and the women who ruled it
Andrea R. –
Great read!
Learned so much in such a well written accounting of the birth and success of the top department stores and the woman who made them successful. Highly recommend it.