2006-07-12 09:07:26 · 2 answers · asked by kuteyk1 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
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Some history and background on MAC
Frank Toskan, 45, founder and CEO of Make-up Art Cosmetics (MAC), was previously a Canadian hairstylist, make-up artist and photographer. He developed his own professional cosmetics because he felt that the existing lines didn?t work well with the harsh lighting used in photography, stage, film and video work. Over the last 10 years, MAC cosmetics has introduced 160 shades of lipsticks in 7 different finishes, 150 eye shadows, 60 blushes and hair care.
The founder of MAC first started at his kitchen table with the help of his high school chemistry book. With Victor Casale, his chemist brother-in-law, he blended a few new colors. One year later, Toskan formed a partnership with Frank Angelo, a veteran entrepreneur (previous owner of a chain of beauty salons). At first they were turned down by banks, they had to mortgage everything in order to get the company going. Today, MAC cosmetics are one of the highest demand cosmetic line available. CosmeticDiscounter offers discount MAC cosmetics.
2006-07-12 09:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically it was an upstart company that did incredibly well, adn was then purchased by Estee Lauder.
2006-07-12 09:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋