A New Beauty Destination About Studio 1886 at Avon Experience Avon in a brand new way with Studio 1886, our newest innovation to elevate the Avon opportunity – open to all Representatives and the community. We welcome you to learn, play, train, and discover Avon for yourself. EXPLORE About New Avon Company 34 years before women won the right to vote, our founder David H. McConnell started Avon based on the revolutionary concept that women could earn an independent income, run their own business and contribute to their community. LEARN MORE