History of MAC

MAC stands for make up art cosmetics and was founded by two men by the names of Frank Angelo and Frank Toscan and also a chemist (Vic Casale). 

They started the brand in 1984 in Toronto Canada. In 1991 the duo opened their first US store in Greenwich village New York. 

When they first started out they only had intentions to target make up professionals and models, but soon after the demand became so high that they decided to go on and sell to the public too.

Estée Lauder took on 51% of the shares with MAC in 1994, managing the business side and the two founders continued with the creative side.

In 1997 Frank Angelo sadly passed away due to a cardiac arrest at a young age of 49, in 1998 a year later Frank Toscan decided to sell on the remaining shares of his company to Estée Lauder Inc.

MAC today is one of three top global make up brands