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Levi Strauss: The Jewish Immigrant Who Invented Blue Jeans
Levi Strauss, a Bavarian-Jewish immigrant, arrived in Gold Rush San Francisco and built a dry goods empire — then, with tailor Jacob Davis, patented riveted denim pants that became the most iconic garment in fashion history.
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Estée Lauder: The Jewish Woman Who Built a Beauty Empire
Estée Lauder, born Josephine Esther Mentzer to Hungarian-Jewish immigrants in Queens, built a cosmetics empire from a kitchen table through relentless personal salesmanship and revolutionary marketing strategies.
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