so-soIt‘s more like a textbook than what I‘m used to with non-fiction but still some really interesting history nonetheless.
When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion | 
so-soIt‘s more like a textbook than what I‘m used to with non-fiction but still some really interesting history nonetheless.
pickWhile parts of this nonfiction dragged a little bit for me, this is a remarkable look at the age of fashion and stores in NYC in the 20th century and a few of the women who led department stores and specialty shops. It makes me feel a bit nostalgic for the department store of yesteryear—I vaguely remember places in the 1980s that closely resemble the stores described in this book. A fun, informative read.
pickVery readable nonfiction about women who were powerhouses running department stores! Their attention to detail both in business & the creative side made them better at it than most men even in an era w/ fewer career women. Also,a book delightful in the details of the golden age of department stores, the windows, the special events.Key insights how looking for ready to wear that was as stylish as French couture developed the U.S. fashion industry.
When you have way less time to read than normal is exactly when the library hold comes in !🙄😁
Give @DoubledayBooks Julie Satow and all the stars. I am LOVING “When Women Ran Fifth Avenue.” You will, too! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickIf you enjoy fashion, New York City and strong women, this is the book for you! I will admit my inner business nerd loved all the business gossip, but I‘d say that took a backseat to all the fashion and designer names being dropped. This is a very easy to read non-fiction book that never once put me to sleep, in fact, I wanted to keep reading to see how things progressed for the three women we follow in this book.
