Richard Hudnut
1855–1928 (age 73)
Perfumer/Cosmetics Manufacturer
Biography
Richard Hudnut pioneered the cosmetics industry with a refined sense of taste and an eye for global appeal, building a brand that represented elegance and innovation. His perfumes and beauty offerings captured the imagination of discerning patrons at home and abroad, helping to establish New York as a hub of style and sophistication.
Generations remember Hudnut for elevating the art of personal care, demonstrating that enterprise could be both creative and dignified, leaving behind a legacy of refinement and entrepreneurial courage.