When Women Ran Fifth Avenue

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Set against the backdrop of the golden age of luxury department stores, this narrative explores the pivotal roles of three trailblazing women—Hortense Odlum, Dorothy Shaver, and Geraldine Stutz—who reshaped the retail landscape. While men owned the stores, these women thrived in an environment of glamour, taking risks and breaking barriers. The book reveals their influence in a world where anything could be purchased, highlighting their contributions to modernity and women's empowerment in the business realm.