Which cosmetics company is named after the birthplace of William Shakespeare?
Avon
L’Oréal
Maybelline
Revlon
Avon, one of the largest cosmetic companys in the world, derives its name from the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon in England, famously known as the birthplace of the legendary playwright William Shakespeare. During a visit to England, David McConnell, the visionary behind what initially was the “California Perfume Company” was struck by the beauty of the countryside surrounding Stratford-on-Avon, and decided to change the name of his company to “Avon” as a nod to the birthplace of the world’s most celebrated playwright.
The correct answer is Avon.