The Beauty Industry's Grand Tradition: Nepotism
cityfile · 11/03/08 11:34AM![](http://images.gawker.com/Image_Not_Found_1x_qjofp8/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800.png)
Growing up with a famous last name is usually pretty helpful when it comes to forging a career, and none more so, points out the Financial Times, than in the beauty business, where you can either slot yourself into a cushy role within the family empire, like Aerin Lauder or Olivia Chantecaille, or use your ready-made brand identity to start your own company, like Vidal Sassoon's son Elan.