When Women Ran Fifth Avenue

This engaging history explores the golden age of luxury department stores in the twentieth century, highlighting how these glamorous establishments became empowering spaces for women who led their rise to prominence. Focusing on the groundbreaking careers of Hortense Odlum, Dorothy Shaver, and Geraldine Stutz, the book reveals their daring efforts to shape an opulent retail world filled with personal drama and strategic secrets. Richly detailed and captivating, it offers an insightful look at a vibrant era when women truly ruled the bustling world of high-end commerce.