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George Friedman, Beauty Industry Icon, Dead at 77

Helped develop Clinique and Aramis.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Long-time Estée Lauder executive and beauty industry icon George Friedman, 77, died suddenly on October 7th, 2012 at his home in Sagaponack, NY. Friedman participated in the early development of both Clinique and Aramis at Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., two brands which had a directional impact on the growth of the global prestige beauty industry. He had joined Lauder in 1968 and eventually became group president of Aramis and Clinique. Prior to joining Lauder, he had worked in advertising ...

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