Charles of the Ritz, Inc.

Organization

Dates

Existence: 1919-2002

Biography

Charles of the Ritz is an American cosmetic and perfumery brand. The story of the brand started when the hairdresser Charles Jundt bought the Manhattan beauty salon of the New York City Ritz Hotel in 1916. In 1926, he began producing make-up and a year later he added fragrances to their product list. The company joined with Lanvin to form Lanvin- Charles of the Ritz in 1964. In 1971, the company was sold to Squibb and Squib sell of Lanvin in 1978 and renamed the brand Charles of the Ritz Group, Ltd. In 1987, Yves Saint Laurent bought Charles of the Ritz fragrance license and the remaining brand was sold to Revlon. In 2002 the brand was discontinued and now many of their fragrances are sold by the name of Revlon.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Cosmetics & Toiletries - Charles of the Ritz, 1977-1981, 1977-1981

folder

Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.7.1.55

Scope and Contents

Seven photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning Charles of the Ritz, including articles from Product Marketing.

Dates: 1977-1981

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Academic Affairs records / Gladys Marcus Library records / Reference and Instructional Services / FIT Library Marketing Files, 1949-1995