Featured Posts

To top
Title Image

Talks Tag

7 Jun

L’Oréal Consumer Products Chief Talks Premiumization, Democratization – WWD

L’Oréal Consumer Products Chief Talks Premiumization, Democratization – WWD
PARIS — As L’Oréal’s Consumer Products division continues its rapid growth across the globe, maintaining a advantageous balance between premiumization and democratization is essential. “We’re living in exciting times,” said Alexis Perakis-Valat, president of the division. He was referring to how in 2022 the branch registered its best growth in 20 years, while in first-quarter 2023, the division posted its most stellar quarter by way of gains on record. “What we like in regards to the growth is that it’s each balanced and broad-based — balanced between volume and value,” explained Perakis-Valat. “What’s interesting is one-third is volume and two-thirds is value. We wish this balance, because we want to steer premiumization, but at the identical time to democratize.” That’s around the globe, because the...
Continue reading
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...
Continue reading
28 May

Blackpink’s Jennie Talks Acting and Fashion at Her Cannes Debut

Blackpink’s Jennie Talks Acting and Fashion at Her Cannes Debut
Jennie Kim is one in every of the largest pop stars on this planet, but she’s a newbie to the acting world. And there’s no higher place to make a debut than the red carpet in Cannes, which she did Monday night for the gala premiere of “The Idol.” Standing on the balcony of the enduring Carlton Hotel at dusk, just minutes before she was due on the red carpet, the worldwide pop star was feeling just a few jitters. Comprehensible, as she was nearly to unveil her first on-screen role on the world’s biggest film festival. On tour as a member of Blackpink, she takes to the stage with daring power; on the Carlton balcony, she seemed a bit shy. “It’s overwhelming,...
Continue reading
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...
Continue reading