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7 Jun

Latest York City International Fashion Film Festival Welcomes Entries

Latest York City International Fashion Film Festival Welcomes Entries
Some might argue that Latest York City’s street life might be a movie within the making, and now there's a Latest York City-based film festival that's welcoming fashion movies from the five boroughs and beyond. So far greater than 150 submissions from 21 countries have been sent to the Latest York City International Fashion Film Festival, which will likely be held Sept. 6 and seven. Established and unknown designers and film directors, in addition to many in between including students and aspiring designers, have sent entries, in keeping with founder and fashion film director Pedro Oberto, who noted that each one continents are represented. Participants have until June 30 to send their entries via the NYCIFFF’s site. While the School of Visual...
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30 May

Bethann Hardison Talks Tribeca Film Festival, Diversity, Museum Exhibition Opening

Bethann Hardison Talks Tribeca Film Festival, Diversity, Museum Exhibition Opening
As a born and bred Latest Yorker who has championed opportunities for generations of Black creatives well beyond the town limits, it's fitting that the documentary about Bethann Hardison’s life and impact will premiere on the Tribeca Film Festival. Slated for a June 13 unveiling on the School of Visual Arts Theater, “Invisible Beauty” chronicles her evolution from a runway model to an agent, activist, mentor, diversity aficionado and more. Ever the multitasker, Hardison codirected the film with Frédéric Tcheng, whose portfolio includes “Halston” and “Dior and I.” With a private connection to the TFF that dates back to its inception, Hardison considers next month’s Latest York debut to be a full-circle moment. Friends and admirers can even catch “Invisible Beauty,” by...
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27 May

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Was 12 months of Sheer

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Was 12 months of Sheer
Michael Buckner for Variety The 76th annual Cannes Film Festival isn’t only a scene for movies and moviemaking at large but for head-turning fashion moments as well. Amongst all of the trends that dominated the festival’s fashion this yr, sheer was a preferred one. Many attendees embraced see-through details with their dresses on the red carpet. Here, WWD takes a more in-depth have a look at the sheer-inspired looks which have appeared on the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Pom Klementieff Pom Klementieff on the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Michael Buckner for Variety Pom Klementieff brought bondage-themed details to sheer dressing in the beginning of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on May 16, wearing a shimmering purple Versace gown. The ensemble incorporated luxe leather-like detailing...
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23 May

Costume Designer Ruth Carter Talks Dressing in Black Film

Costume Designer Ruth Carter Talks Dressing in Black Film
COURTESY OF RUTH CARTER “It was out of this world, otherworldly. It was God saying ‘You’re fulfilling your purpose girl and the individuals who support and love you might be here to applaud your efforts, your exertions and your sacrifice,’” Ruth Carter told WWD regarding the Oscar she won in 2019, making history as the primary Black woman to win for Best Costume Design.  Costume Designer Ruth Carter along with her Academy Award for Best Costume Design. COURTESY OF RUTH CARTER The famed costume designer has been the brains behind the style for among the most legendary movies, including “Do the Right Thing” (1989), “Malcom X” (1992), Marvel’s “Black Panther” (2018) and its sequel (2023). After a three-decade-long profession, Carter is gearing as much as...
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