— History and Strategy Development in the Beauty Industry

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Students will be given the historical, sociological and socio-economic perspectives of the growth and development of the beauty industry from ancient times through the 20th century. Particular attention will be given to events that shaped the ideas of beauty through the ages, the adaptation of beauty products and ornamentation through different cultures, and the contributions of other design arts to the packaging and product development of the beauty industry. Individual companies that shaped the modern industry and luminaries in the beauty and fragrance industry will be profiled to give students a sense of their own/their corporation's role in the development of the industry.