Established by Madame Mary "Desti" Dempsey (1871-1931.)
Desti was born on October 10, 1871 in Quebec, Canada; became owner of Maison Desti Beauty Products cosmetics firm. She also owned a New York City studio at 603 Fifth Avenue, which sold art objects, perfumes, and clothing such as batik scarves.
She was the mother of Preston Sturges and closest friend and confidante of Isadora Duncan for over 20 years. Her friendship with Duncan prompted her to write "The untold story: the life of Isadora Duncan, 1921-1927" in (1929).
Desti was born on October 10, 1871 in Quebec, Canada; became owner of Maison Desti Beauty Products cosmetics firm. She also owned a New York City studio at 603 Fifth Avenue, which sold art objects, perfumes, and clothing such as batik scarves.
She was the mother of Preston Sturges and closest friend and confidante of Isadora Duncan for over 20 years. Her friendship with Duncan prompted her to write "The untold story: the life of Isadora Duncan, 1921-1927" in (1929).
