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Nicolas Cage stars in the new face of Casablanca Fall 22 campaign alongside Alton Mason and Anok Yai
Nick Cage has a new concert. The Hollywood star was selected by Casablanca to appear in the new season’s publicity story, alongside models Alton Mason and Anok Yai. Focused on by Parisian photographer Hugo Comte, the campaign was shot in Los Angeles with inspiration from early paintings by American artist Eric Fischl fused with a satirical take on the pursuit of the American dream. According to the brand, the relationship began when Cage bought a Casablanca t-shirt at the Maxfield LA pop-up store and developed a soft spot for the label. Check out the campaign below:
COS arrives at New York Fashion Week
H&M Group’s COS has its sights set on NYFW. The prominent high street brand will make its New York Fashion Week debut this September, with a physical show planned for September 13. The runway exit will also be broadcast live on cos.com. Of the inaugural show, which will be included in the official program as established by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Steven Kolb said: “Each season we put together an official program that reflects creativity, and we are pleased to have COS among the programs. of this season. line up. NYFW is increasingly a destination for international brands who want to connect with New York culture and the larger American audience.” Sharing the news today, COS also unveiled a look at the Fall Winter 22 campaign, starring Paloma Elsesser and Natasha Lyonne and shot in New York City by Mario Sorrenti. Check out this space!
Athleta launches new campaign, starring Christy Turlington Burns
Athleta has unveiled the first release of its Fall ’22 collection through a new campaign starring Christy Turlington Burns photographed by Cass Bird. With motherhood and togetherness as integral themes, the images show the supermodel with her own mother, sister, sister-in-law, and niece at the beach. As part of the campaign, Turlington Burns, founder of Every Mother Counts, will also participate in an exclusive Q&A session with Athleta’s AthletaWell platform, launching on August 1. In the meantime, check out the campaign below:
Images: Cass Bird/Courtesy
Fendi and Juilliard announce the winners of the 2022 Fendi Vanguard Awards
For the second consecutive year, Fendi highlights the talent of the next generation. The Fendi Vanguard Awards honor Juilliard students in the performing arts who show exceptional talent and promise, and these latest honorees are certainly ones to watch. Vanguards of 2022 include Stella Everett (BFA ’23, drama) from Sydney, Australia; Raven Joseph (BFA ’23, dance) from Queens, New York; Peter Lim (MM ’23, Historic Performance – Harpsichord) from Atlanta, Georgia; and Mary Beth Nelson (MM ’23, voice) from Orange County, California. The continued partnership will also see Fendi make a contribution to the Juilliard Scholarship Fund, while the four recipients mentioned above will receive award money, press and media.
opportunities, a collaborative performance opportunity at a Fendi corporate event hosted by Juilliard, one-on-one mentorship opportunities, and outfitting Fendi for your major professional and academic engagements over the next year.
FENDI Vanguard 2022 Recipients, The Juilliard School (Erin Baiano)
AURORA Institute Hosts Inaugural ‘Evening of Discovery’ Event, Raising Over $8 Million
The AURORA Institute, a nonprofit organization founded by tech entrepreneurs and investors Louise Tabbiner, Christian Angermayer, and Henry Chalhoub dedicated to solving the global mental health crisis, recently hosted its inaugural fundraising event in St. Tropez with more of 500 attendees. The star-studded event was held to honor the first four winners of the AURORA Institute Award and brought together live performances, presentations, art installations and more. VIP and celebrity guests, award winners and well-wishers included Robbie Williams, Kevin Love, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Queen Latifah, Ellen von Unwerth, Kate Bock, Lola Tash and Nicole Argiris (@mytherapistsays), Ikram Abdi, Frida Aasen and Chantal Monaghan, while artists like Kool & The Gang and Tinie Tempah performed. On the night, which raised a staggering $8 million for the cause, British artist Williams announced the creation of a global concert series, in partnership with AURORA, to raise funds to de-stigmatize mental health issues. Check out the highlights of the night, below:
Images: Getty
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