News about Bethann Hardison

Gail O'Neill, a pioneering model, died at the age of 61 after a glittering career that spanned both fashion and television journalism. Stephanie Grill, her long-serving agent, told WWD that she did not know the cause of her death right away. Born and raised in Westchester County, New York, Gail joined the corporate world after college with a Xerox marketing job.

When she first arrived in the United States, the Iman turned down jobs because she was being paid less than white models. 'Iman, 67, a Somalia model who was born in 1980, burst into the industry during the 1970s and told TheWrap: 'Iman said, 'I couldn't believe it's wrong in pay between black models and white models when I first arrived:'

When she landed at the CBS studios in New York on Monday, the Iman looked upbeat. In an age defying bright pink jacket with fur embellishments on the sleeves and wide leg purple slacks, the supermodel appeared much younger than her 67 years in a defying bright pink sweater with fur embellishments on the sleeves and a wide leg purple slack. Thanks to a pair of metallic toned platform shoes, the 5'9" beauty appeared more statuesque than normal.

On Thursday night, Salma Hayek led the glamorous arrivals at the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner held at The Pool on Park Avenue in New York City. The 56-year-old star was joined on the red carpet by the likes of supermodel Karlie Kloss and British actress Jodie Turner-Smith. According to Variety, three of the Kering Foundation's "partner groups" that work to help victims of gender-based violence.

On May 16, Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele held his 2023 Cruise runway show in Puglia, Italy, welcoming many of the brand's friends. Jodie Turner-Smith posed in head-to-toe Gucci, sporting two pair of eye-catching wide-leg sequin pants styled with vertical red and black stripes, as well as a sultry halter-neck and cutout bodysuit in peach lace. The lingerie-style jacket was layered underneath a python-print leather trench coat with contrasting red lapels trimmed with black leather and silver studs. With a pair of pointy black pumps and Gucci's Blondie bag, the British actress completed her look with Gucci's Blondie bag in navy suede and two pointed black pumps. A pair of geometrical earrings, a gold choker with blue stone details, and a couple of rings were among the jewelry. The ensemble of "Queen & Slim" complemented the venue's eccentric setting. Castel Del Monte, a 13th-century citadel and castle built on a hill, was the scene for Michele's Resort collection titled "Cosmogonie" in reference to constellations. Elle Fanning, who wore a Gucci black double-breasted peak lapel jacket and leather jacket, teamed with colorful fuchsia pants, black platform boots, and a mini Gucci Jackie 1961 bag in black leather; and Bethann Hardison in a silk faille dress from Gucci's Gucci Jackie 1961 bag.

The Fifteen Percent Pledge, a brand-owned company established by designer Aurora James of Brother Vellies in reaction to the racial reckoning of 2020, held a star-studded inaugural gala to celebrate its firm's accomplishments to date. In a speech, James said, "We have been working hard for the past two years, physically, emotionally, and every other way." "So please use this opportunity to reflect on what we've achieved and where we're headed" because the future seems promising." The charity is encouraging retailers to pledge at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses, and has so far enlisted Nordstrom, Sephora, Macy's, and Madewell, among other big-name stores, to sign the pledge. According to the website, more than 28 of the world's most recognized stores have accepted the pledge, transferring $10 billion in sales to Black brands. "This trip will not be a success for any of us," James continued. Nicole Ari Parker, the ceremony's host, dressed in accordance with the dress code in a red satin Smith minidress with voluminous sleeves and black strappy sandals by Brother Vellies, as shown by the ceremony's host, "And Just Like That" actress Nicole Ari Parker. The special night, held at the New York Public Library, encouraged attendees to wear black-tie clothing designed by Black designers, including Christopher John Rogers, LaQuan Smith, Edvin Thompson, and Charles Harbison.