Autumn/Winter 1979
Models
Catherine Roberts
Copyrights
Charles of the Ritz
Charles of the Ritz
New York
USA
FMD-ID
BR7850
About
Charles of the Ritz is a former cosmetics brand known for its line of perfumes.
In 1916, hairdresser Charles Jundt took over the Manhattan beauty salon of the New York City Ritz hotel. He founded his own cosmetics company in 1919, and in 1926, began marketing beauty products under the name "Charles of the Ritz". Perfume was added to this line in 1927.
In 1932, at the age of 24, Richard B. Salomon was named president of Charles of the Ritz, Inc. Twenty years later, he was elected chairman and chief executive officer. Salomon became known internationally as a businessman, philanthropist and humanitarian. He also served as chancellor of Brown University from 1979-88.
In 1935, Charles of the Ritz launched the highly successful Jean Naté line of body splashes and fragrance. They later acquired the cosmetics company Alexandra de Markoff.
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