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Bethann Hardison Instagram - VOTING..a MUST do, especially this Tuesday, Nov 5th. I made sure to vote early. I wanted to be one of the women who stepped early, so that was my Halloween moment, pushing the energy forward. Those moments mentioned above in history were just that and similar rules and laws could be tomorrow. Power of our voices and the importance of voting in a world that often tries to silence us. Casting our ballots is a power act of defiance and self affirmation. I would say in the past “It just matters that you vote.” But this election has enormous weight that could reverse the progressive road that this country has been on. Roe vs Wade could be just the beginning. Legality is a matter of Power, NOT Justice. Great statement. So please VOTE intentionally.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - After watching the Presidential debate last night...I was glad I had something to focus on the next day. Me ! It’s my birthday 🎂💃🏿 And what a year it’s been, as we all have witnessed and are living with. With the unfortunate things that have happened in our country and in our world, there were some rays of light. I remain someone who is still here to improve my world and continue to help others succeed. My good health and compassion seems to be often rewarded. In July Gucci asked me step up my responsibilities to Executive Advisor Global Equity and Culture Engagement reporting to the global ceo, Marco Bizzarri. I was surprised and then again not. I nervously accepted, asking “what exactly is expected of me?” “Just be you as you have been, nothing more. I won’t asked you to do 8hrs a day, or report daily” he answered. I adjusted my concern and remembered my earthly purpose. Educate and help others to achieve. No matter. Lucky me, I like the ethics and those who oversee the brand. I continue to be blessed. For all of you and those I know personally that respect and support me as “I push the boat ashore”, grateful I remain, for still having a good mind and energy to give. I have seen and done so much along the way. Then being in that Gucci promotion in March, September ‘20 Interview Mag with Zendaya and Italian Vogue 100 cover, makes me smile in this seventh decade of life. And it’s all because of you that allows me to be. I ask all to stay the course, and VOTE no matter the debates. #designershub #cfda #gucci #diversitycoalition #balancediversity @kadeemhardison @blackgirlscoalition. Thank you 🙏🏾
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Salaam to all…it’s been quite sometime and finding the time to sit steady and share. As most of you know, I was developing the documentary “Invisible Beauty” in recent years and then last year in 2023, we were successfully sharing it with the world, which demanded my amazing energy which I gave. It was full on. This year is active but not like 2023, we have space to add other creative breaths. And mine was back to my Moroccan hideout and do just that hide, sleep and be lazy for a month with the support of my dearest. I appreciate the loneliness of time drifting with no social commitments. Only to look forward to a late evening scooter ride to change the mood and sit in an eatery. But most dining was within our dwelling. A month of much needed rest and self kindness. 5 days after my blissful sojourn, I returned home to go to the hospital for a full knee replacement. It was planned. Another reason to rest while away as I knew what I was returning to and I was sure to prepare the body further by everyday twice a day I did prehab exercises. Thinking I had to go in “gangsta and come out gangsta”. That be me. I am now in recovery since July 11th. It’s been a journey…and challenging at times. No matter how quickly I progressed after surgery and bared little pain…the recovery is something to write home about. The healing process is not so quick. The knee is not like the hip. Thank goodness I have good hips. The image above is the elegance, posture and stance that I long to acquire again, as I have been losing along the way. That’s my simple objective, for now. I may get busy being and doing other things, but that is the objective. “Invisible Beauty” is still in motion. More schools, colleges, universities screenings coming up this fall and into 2025. The energy required to do more then nothing is a lot. Love being focused on self. 🙏🏾 @invisiblebeautyfilm #invisiblebeautyfilm @rakanrugsobjects @frederic.tcheng Thank you @hatterist
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration. Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later). But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds. I was trying to keep up. But here I am to say how proud I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV. It was a special shoot because I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia. I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years. Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day. One of the comments on a post ...said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”. I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen. These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”...it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled. Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan. Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G. All by GUCCI. All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration. Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later). But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds. I was trying to keep up. But here I am to say how proud I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV. It was a special shoot because I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia. I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years. Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day. One of the comments on a post ...said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”. I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen. These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”...it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled. Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan. Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G. All by GUCCI. All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration. Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later). But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds. I was trying to keep up. But here I am to say how proud I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV. It was a special shoot because I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia. I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years. Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day. One of the comments on a post ...said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”. I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen. These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”...it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled. Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan. Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G. All by GUCCI. All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Well here we go… If you dare to dream things can happen. Just be comfortable with what you want because you need to be ready to let the “shoe fit”. I am overwhelmed and overjoyed by the reality that “Invisible Beauty” is having its theatrical release at the art cinema Film Forum in New York. I always appreciate what films they choose to screen and then for our film to be distributed by Magnolia Pictures. Many years ago I longed for the idea of being distributed by Magnolia. Again, their choice of films to partner with that has built their reputation that has brought them respect from film lovers. So here I am. Everything is a lot. Yet it’s what I worked to achieve. Truth is I don’t have enough suave to handle all gracefully. The story, the film, trailer and poster, the focus is on me. Being the subject of the film became easier after the Sundance FF premiere, and I give credit to the audiences. It took some getting use to but I have. You made a movie about yourself best you get use to it. But as someone told me when the trailer debut this week and I confessed to being a bit uptight, “learn to lean into it cause it’s happening” All and all I am happy because of all I mentioned prior. Without it there would be nothing to share. Blessed to have had a marvelous human and talented co-director, Frédéric Tcheng and our producer Lisa Cortes, who is exceptional at what she does. She held us down. And our co-producer Paul Dallas who was the cool seeker of archival footage. All to say nothing good comes easy. In the end I am happy because the audiences are happy. And I am proud we created a wonderful story to share. We open Sept 15th NY Sept 22nd LA/Chicago Sept 25th D.C. Sept 29th open wide See you at the movies !!!! @invisiblebeautyfilm
Bethann Hardison Instagram - What a week... As we close down the year and surely many are thinking “what a year”! For me this was the year that allowed me to know more about myself and how I am still determined. Where most are retiring for sure by this age, I find that life continues to present a new wave to surf. Like many, I wondered about my finances, which, where and how ? Not truly until this year did I really take to heart and mind what my dear Iman @the_real_iman said to me many years ago, that “you are relevant”. I tried to say, “so were certain other people” she would clarify the difference. With all that I have achieved, I never gave myself too much credit. I was busy just changing the world around me, because that was my revolutionary calling. Grateful I am also to @naomi who would not allow me to lay back too long, as she would call me to arms. She knew I would persevere. She knew to help save our industry and the models of color that a significant respected disruptor was needed. That be me..”Ma, you need to come back it’s bad”. She was my eyes. Blessed them both because, when I stepped up, they stood strong. Success was had. This year, recognition and honor is being given to me, as I find ways to help others to be stronger at what they do. I have been given an opportunity to survive comfortably. My recent plight to help strengthen the businesses of young designer brands of color has given me “flight”, next level. I do what I do because I am called to do. Thank you @cfda Grateful that I am rewarded by a luxury brand like Gucci that reached out to join forces with me. While we help the global world with their initiatives #changemakers, it also affords me to help my world of black designers. I want to thank all for the support and gratitude. Especially for being so happy seeing me in Gucci pre-fall 2020 lookbook. @gucci and the vision of @alessandro_michele. All to say..,it’s not how you start, not the bumps along the way, but it’s how we end. Grateful for another year of learning that we are meant to survive, especially if you are a “do-gooder”. But for sure this year because I still see the support, the respect and acknowledgements, I am relevant. So grateful !
Bethann Hardison Instagram - What a week... As we close down the year and surely many are thinking “what a year”! For me this was the year that allowed me to know more about myself and how I am still determined. Where most are retiring for sure by this age, I find that life continues to present a new wave to surf. Like many, I wondered about my finances, which, where and how ? Not truly until this year did I really take to heart and mind what my dear Iman @the_real_iman said to me many years ago, that “you are relevant”. I tried to say, “so were certain other people” she would clarify the difference. With all that I have achieved, I never gave myself too much credit. I was busy just changing the world around me, because that was my revolutionary calling. Grateful I am also to @naomi who would not allow me to lay back too long, as she would call me to arms. She knew I would persevere. She knew to help save our industry and the models of color that a significant respected disruptor was needed. That be me..”Ma, you need to come back it’s bad”. She was my eyes. Blessed them both because, when I stepped up, they stood strong. Success was had. This year, recognition and honor is being given to me, as I find ways to help others to be stronger at what they do. I have been given an opportunity to survive comfortably. My recent plight to help strengthen the businesses of young designer brands of color has given me “flight”, next level. I do what I do because I am called to do. Thank you @cfda Grateful that I am rewarded by a luxury brand like Gucci that reached out to join forces with me. While we help the global world with their initiatives #changemakers, it also affords me to help my world of black designers. I want to thank all for the support and gratitude. Especially for being so happy seeing me in Gucci pre-fall 2020 lookbook. @gucci and the vision of @alessandro_michele. All to say..,it’s not how you start, not the bumps along the way, but it’s how we end. Grateful for another year of learning that we are meant to survive, especially if you are a “do-gooder”. But for sure this year because I still see the support, the respect and acknowledgements, I am relevant. So grateful !
Bethann Hardison Instagram - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - It’s never too late in the day to say Happy Birthday to a love one, especially if it’s your one and only child. This is a memorable moment at the NAACP Awards on the evening of one of Kadeem’s two times win for Best Actor in a Comedy series of “A Different World” Years later winning for Best Actor in LifeTimes series ‘The Fantasia Story”...3 times is a winning charm. Meanwhile that was us entering before that 2nd NAACP win. I tell you this story or details because I simply love this photograph of us. Me always interacting and Kadeem always the “cool solider”. Feliz Cumpleaños mi hijo 🎂🎁 con mucho amor. @kadeemhardison #naacp #adw #lifetime #fantasia
Bethann Hardison Instagram - It’s that time in life when you wake up and realize that you are never too old to learn. You become flabbergasted by the action of others and realize there is so much about another you couldn’t imagine no matter how much you think you know them until a certain time and circumstance comes to play. You come to realize what you see is not what you necessarily get, because life is not over. It all depends on what’s missing in their life how a moment in yours could trigger something in them that no longer allows them to remain the same. You will not see it coming because it’s beyond expectation. The effect is astonishing and as much as it’s unbelievable, you must learn to roll with the punch. It’s nothing to do with you. But the insecurity within them is indeed. The love and respect lessen for what you witness but the memories will remain. The great thing about aging if you have lived a good life and pursuit of always doing the right thing with compassion for others, there are rewards for that. Here on earth and beyond, you will reap as others who have benefited will be your joy, and usher you through. So let go of the unworthy and hold tight what reminds you of your successes. Life is long, if blessed to live it and short as well, towards the end. I am finally recognizing my goodness and worth. 🌺 #invisiblebeautyfilm
Bethann Hardison Instagram - The wonderful experience of GucciCruise show at an extraordinary location in Rome the @museiincomuneroma. Head to toe in Gucci, my mix, my style. Thank you @Gucci #guccicruise20 @alessandro_michele @beniaminomarini #changemakerinaction #globalchangemaker
Bethann Hardison Instagram - I am always a bit late to the party. But here I am...everyone has posted. This Vogue cover of 100 separate images was an achievement and a blessing doing it all on film. Making a point...barely anyone shoots film anymore...sad. But my push to post, naturally is out of respect, but mostly I was seeing through out the day the joy it brought so many others seeing me on the cover of Vogue Italia amongst the 100. I thank all of you who it made happy and put a smile on your face. That’s ❤️ It’s wonderful to participate in a creative effort for a publication I admired under the helm of EIC Franca Sozzani (deceased) where she made me an Editor at Large as I contributed to VogueBlack.it Now to be part of this special issue of @vogueitalia edited by EIC @efarneti creative director @ferdinandoverderi @pg_dmcasting @samuel_ellis Photogragher: Mark Borthwick (adored and who played reggae music the entire day) Stylist: @mr_carlos_nazario Hair: @jawaraw Makeup: @susiesobol_makeup 100 covers, 100 people, 100 stories #vogueitalia100 The September issue on stands as of today August 28th. A special shout out to @jasonsoul1 of Soul Artist who tracked me down while I was peacefully hiding in the mountains of NY and encouraged me to “please say yes”. It was a great day, great studio and shoot, efficiently managed. I registered and walked in together with my dear sweet @pattihansen, then saw others I knew, like my soulmate @kikilayne because whenever we see each other it’s a special environment, location and rarely pre-arranged. All and all it was a special day...knowing we were all conscious of the pandemic, yet felt safe and normal. Thank you @vogueitalia for the collaboration. The results I have seen are so cool, especially the audio videos. Look forward to having my personal issue to explore.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Another opportunity 25 years later to be in another Gap campaign. “Always learning” is my new slogan…discovering Brooklyn Circus and this wonderful collaboration Gap X BKc. Thank you for choosing me to add to the fabric of what you each do. @gap @thebkcircus
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Another opportunity 25 years later to be in another Gap campaign. “Always learning” is my new slogan…discovering Brooklyn Circus and this wonderful collaboration Gap X BKc. Thank you for choosing me to add to the fabric of what you each do. @gap @thebkcircus
Bethann Hardison Instagram - For me once again life will not be the same. This lost broke me. Same feeling with the lost of Nick Kamen and Jean Michel Basquiat. I see how and have wondered why ? Every other passing I embrace with sadness and emotion some less or more, but once again to hear that Gail was no longer alive was a stunner. She didn’t want anyone to know that she was ill, only few and family. She wanted to do this alone with less fuss. I have witness how certain people come on earth and bring something that connects to my spirit deeply. As did Jean Michel, Nick and Gail. Each of their passing hurt deeply. It was a different type of close. Each far younger than I. But close we were in an unobvious way. From the time she and I met we maintain our relationship, started in the early 80’s before the Black Girls Coalition, which she was part of, and after I started my model agency. I would go to Gail with a thought of interest or plan of action. Her intellect I admired and sense of reason, which helped me as I often needed that other set of ears and eyes, as I was out there in business on my own. Yes she was beautiful, smart and gracious. She led with compassion. It has been hard for me to acknowledge her passing, needed days to come to this acceptance so I could acknowledge it publicly, was unable prior to speak to others or the media that my dear “Gaily” was no longer with us. But I needed to acknowledge her as I have with others. I last heard from Gail, July 21 when I announced my film Invisible Beauty was being distributed theatrically. She text to say how proud and hoped it came to Atlanta. I recently thought let me remind Gail, it’s in Atlanta. Then I received the news, gone that Tuesday Oct 10th. No reason right away until her family member contacted me two days later to explain all. I will always think she is here and glad my needs are less. Rest well “my bella”. 🙏🏾
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Sometimes…I do step out. This time with the baby brothers. LACMA event..wonderful evening. @tylersphotos @mr_aphill @gucci @alessandro_michele @denagia @lacma
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Today it being International Women’s Day...I have so many women on my mind that I am very proud of. Some who are close to me and some from a far. I am blessed to have witness strength and talent in so many in these many decades I have lived. My mother and grandmother were unique characters. And I was allowed to be who I was with little restraint and enormous support. If I was to start naming the women that have my attention today, there are far too many in every generation, Z, Y, X and we Baby Boomers....I have always seen and been inspired by other women. As well as supported by other women, as I am today. I know if you live a strong and compassionate existence you are rewarded by support of others. Not only do you inspire you gain continued insight and remain inspired. As I continue to age I am thinking what to leave behind and how ? Not just a book and film, but a tangible environment. As a woman I have never felt lesser, lucky me. One main reason, I didn’t come up in a corporate environment. My growth and support professionally was the apparel industry, in the garment center of NYC. All roads for me started and led to style. Featured here in the current W magazine Volume One 2021 “The Best Performance Issue” 📷by Justin French @frenchgold @wmag I would like to suggest in honor of Int’l Women month, you purchase and plant a tree in support of women at Treedom.com.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - After premiering Sundance FF in late January, my co-director Frédéric Tcheng and I hit the film festival circuit end of March. Since then we have been invited and attended 8 or more festivals. Sometimes the film goes to a festival and we don’t attend like the festival in Barcelona or the upcoming festival in Jerusalem. As hectic and demanding as it is, it’s also inspiring. There is nothing like going to these festivals and meeting the audiences and experiencing the Q&As. The joy to experience the amount of festivals that is inviting our film and getting to audiences by going to city after city and let all who view and witness tell you how touched, inspired and wonderful the film has had its effect. Their responses have been rewarding and we are so happy to share the film with all. We believe it’s a legacy film. I remember after seeing the film edited down to four hours I became a believer…until then the “jury was out.” Though I did the work as the subject and co-directed, still…seeing is believing. As we continue to travel to festivals, the joy of having our New York Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival coming up is everything and exciting. I have a long history with the festival, and a born and bred New Yorker. This is a New York story that fills everyone’s cup no matter where you are from. So come to the festival and see “Invisible Beauty.” I’ll be there. Excited to share, hope you enjoy and tell me your thoughts at the Q & A. Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.tribecafilm.com/films/invisible-beauty-2023. @invisiblebeautyfilm
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Let me say if I haven’t said before, this my friends has been a journey. Before I go on let me thank each and everyone that has watched the film and encouraged others to see it, are still doing that, and voted for us when we asked. Also our very cool, tell it like it was/is cast, those wonderful production teammates that brought their good character and great skills to the table. Our exceptional, no nonsense Producer Lisa Cortes, and my ride or die co-director Frédéric Tcheng, who is just an exceptional human that the spirits put in my life at the right time. And he has taken care of me and continues to do so. We have gotten through most of “the mountains to climb” and now we can coast a bit. We are at our new home HULU !!! I feel like we are in a accelerate program from premiering Sundance January 2023, Tribeca FF, and through the year of the film festival circuit. But I claim to make this a legacy film, not just for now , but in an eternal place that lives on to be seen at will. As exhausted as I felt at the end of December 2023 I can only say we earnestly did it. I am simply proud of a story well told and embraced by all. 💯Rotten Tomatoes, 5 Stars, 8.1 IMDB and an almost 8 week theatrical run. Almost unusual. All satisfied whatever I could have imagined and yet we managed to achieve. Once again, I thank each of you and all others. @invisiblebeautyfilm @cortesfilms @jpauldallas @magnoliapics
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Mr Daniel Day aka Dapper Dan has been awarded with this years CFDA’s Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. Perhaps first thought after hearing this, one might question “why or how”? I heard some rumblings of discomfort, a few apparel designers might not been happy with that decision to recognize DD with this award. But on second thought, why not? This gentleman, long ago, effected a culture and added some bling where there was none. Being a designer comes with training and education. Today most designers can’t drape nor cut a pattern. My exposed school of training was the need to know all the technical aspects of design. You needed to know more than just an idea and have an assistant who knew how to sketch. But apparel fashion life has changed. Our NYC garment center is barely memorable, many brands are doing “streetwear” which still has me perplexed. Manufacturing and retail, are finding its place, as its respect for so many emerging design brands. Luxury, better goods, moderate to sustainability, all are reaching to succeed. All to say it’s a different day then yesterday. Watching all of the young brands getting opportunities recently. It’s exciting for many that dared to dream and now finally seeing light. There has been a shift to the benefit of others. Those who were under served or under recognized are now having their day. You can’t be mad at that. And seeing what’s being viewed, recognition is being rewarded. This is good. The Designers Hub that I founded in 2018, many of them are having a great moment that was not happening prior to 2020. The Hub consists of apparel and accessory designers of color. The journey of Dapper Dan has effected culture and his story alone is worth rewarding. Many things these days are not what we knew before. We must allow others to do what they do best and accept that truth to have value. I am accepting that in others as well. Live and let live. Be happy for what another has achieved. As it’s no real skin off your nose, otherwise it’s pure jealousy. Whats meant shall be. I am excited that the CFDA decided to recognize Dapper Dan (and so is Stephen Burrows) Congratulations to all !!! @dapperdanharlem @cfda
Bethann Hardison Instagram - I am often told I am “cool”. When said to me, I wonder what does the person, who is saying it, what have they observed ? Often I am also told “I want to be you when I grow up”. Young and old have said as they marvel how I move through the life. Perhaps I was destined to finesse myself through or was it through parental education, a good amount of life teacher exposing me to the basic rules for a better life. Not financially better per se but culturally. Just the basic norms of how to behave. Trust me, knowing and having good manners can take you a long way. Unfortunately you perhaps know people who seem to be succeeding in their careers and do not have the good manners of a hog. Manners have amazing value. That to me is being cool. Willi Smith, deceased designer, had that “it” factor, of great manners and elegant class. I always marveled at that, he was young and just knew all the right things to say and do. To me that is the ultimate of cool. Being able to hold a conversation at a dinner party, remember a name, sending flowers, a hand written note, a token of appreciation. To me these are the most basic things to elevate your life, moving forward. Believe it or not comes great spiritual results. A person is happier internally. Being kind, helping another for no other reason then the obvious, just being conscious and nice gestures. It doesn’t get any more cool than that. One thing for sure, everyone is not meant to be cool unfortunately, otherwise it wouldn’t be special. But we all should try to be in the “cool club”. Efforts have perks. These listed I would say are small pearls of wisdom. Consider its like breathing, good for your overall health. *Elijah Cummings “the coolest” no doubt. Rest In Peace 🖤 #willismith #diahanncarroll #steveheitt #peterlindbergh #isabeltoledo #gonebutnotforgotten
Bethann Hardison Instagram - This past week I learned... *Madiba would have been 101yrs old *53,190 are imprisoned in US immigrant detention centers and ”45” is not getting enough backlash from sounding like a bigot. That it’s been 20 years since the death of Carolyn Bessette and John Kennedy Jr. Carolyn was a sweet friend of mine. We met when she worked for Calvin Klein as an in-house publicist. My office Bethann Mgmt Co. was at 36 N Moore St. a model agency. Though I was close to Calvin, Carolyn made my life easier and was helpful to my business. When Carolyn met John, she quit her job and moved in with him. John had taken residency on N. Moore. She wanted me to meet him, we did. Some days going to the office in the mornings I would see John, he would wave. One morning getting out of my convertible Volkswagen Beetle Bug, John walks by and says “Give her a call and wake her up”. Does she have an appt, I asked, No he said, just wake her up. I did. She and I would laugh. Somedays while in my office I would look up to see Caroline sitting outside on my platform loading zone. Waiting for me to notice and come out and talk. We would spend a little time catching up. I remember asking “how’s it going” ? Her answer “cats and dogs”. I smiled. A great answer to express a male and female getting familiar with each other. To this day...I use that expression in that manner with my thoughts of Carolyn. Such a blessing the love they had. He loved and protected her. Three days before the accident, I saw Carolyn up the street on N.Moore, she was low. She said John was having a tough time due to his cousin Anthony (Radziwill) was sick and dying who he was very close with. Spoke about 15 mins, they would be leaving in a few days to Martha Vineyard to a family wedding. She told me when they would get back, I told her I would already be in my home in Mexico. A long embrace and a promise on my return. Their plane that John was piloting was lost on their way to MV, Mass. and found days later, all dead including Carolyn’s sister. Devastated was I. Of cause this was a full on tragedy. Anyone who knew Carolyn knew a special soul and John was an exceptional young man. Truly two stars. A great lost. 🖤
Bethann Hardison Instagram - This one hurt... It’s taken me two days to get here to acknowledge someone who I knew and adored. I learned that my friend had transition. I left NY knowing she had not been well, prepared to hear the news, not prepared when I heard it. I learned on Tuesday morning here in Marrakech. So that evening I had a couple of tequilas because the day had been too sad, poured some beer out in corner of the courtyard, and wished someone I had known for three decades a beautiful flight. Someone who believed in the fact that my story must be told. Toni would say..”if I was still in publishing there be no way you wouldn’t have a book published. You are are too important not to tell your story”. That was years before the last waves of my achievements that probably confirmed how she felt and knew. We met in the late 70’s early 80’s through Ed Love, young actor/ dancer and dear friend to us both, who passed away too young. Toni was brilliant as you all can attest to...seeing all the accolades the last two days has been more then I have seen for any contemporary, she has left a stream of quotes and written words beyond any other, in my humble opinion. Tribe of Baldwin and Maya. Her interviews let you know, she never held back, she had no fear. She knew who she was. She wanted me to know who I was. To write it, share it, get it out. Toni encouraged us all to tell the story you would like to read. She knew I lacked the confidence, yet she would laugh at the idea that I would hesitate and not perform what she considered my duty. Toni and I were very much a like when it came to keeping it real. We had no problem speaking our minds, or speaking about other people to each other. The laughter, especially her laugh. A tough time was when her home buried to the ground in late 80’s or early 90’s and her eldest son’s death in 2010. Not easy to lose a child. Toni was a single mom like me, like many of us. She never felt she did a great job, but who of us think we did ? It just works out. She did so very well in the work, and received the recognition. I will always keep her in my heart. And I will write the book, for me, for you, for her. 8/5/19 she joined the ancestors. 🖤
Bethann Hardison Instagram - Reflecting on my time on earth and its results. As we grow, we learn, we experience and we respond to what life has offered. If you are full on in time, “fully grown”, how you see things now, oppose to how you might have seen them as a teenager or young adult differs. Experience, time, and wisdom, seems to be the defining factors. Surely for me, I recognize the patience I no longer have that I would have had ease to accept or perhaps even allow prior. In my early life I saw decency in every thing, would explain the actions of others to an acceptable place. Help other observers to try to see the good in the action of a scoundrel. I gained the nickname “mother Theresa” and “mayonnaise”. This being the Holy month of Ramadan it gifts you the opportunity to be introspective, this is the last week of that month. And if nothing more I want to recognize my time on earth and where I am today. To recognize how the action of others, not necessarily pointed at me, can offend me, to a place I lose respect. I need not tell them, I can live with it, realizing I don’t “like it or them”. My entire young life, I liked everyone. Even when I started my model agency in the 80’s I just dodged the emotions based on the not cool things that were done to challenge me or hurt my success. I didn’t turn the other cheek, I knew the mission and while being judged had no time to fixate. Most people would have had much to say. I was the target, I couldn’t. Even then I couldn’t judge or be angry it was more like surfing a wave. All to say the life now has found an observing eye and a voice to match. I want all who I love to be a certain way and those I don’t to be out of the way. Easy to want but it’s not up to me, unless you change your neighborhood, your environment your life and relationships. There lies the difference between youth and maturity. In your youth it’s not the choice to make. In maturity you can afford to make these decisions and accept the consequences of less being more. You have lived a life, who fits, stays. But somehow you are that same youth with the blessing of age, fortunate to have found your tribe. Queen you are, Teen you be.
Bethann Hardison Instagram - It’s said when someone leaves the earth it makes room for a new life. Yesterday I allowed Nick’s spirit to leave me as I embrace the new born of another. Days before days after. As I held this little one in my arms I said in her ear… ”welcome to our world..I promise to help protect you from all that appears shiny that ain’t gold..and from too much hype that can destroy character, and offer you discipline when needed…” These words I say early to this new spirit and will remind her from time to time as she grows. It’s my duty and it is expected of me. This is the daughter of my “daughter” Naomi, who I have known since she was 14yrs old. This is a gift that I know she will treasure eternally. I long to remain healthy for a good amount of years to come, to add continued guidance and support to you both. There is no greater birthday gift that I could bestow beyond my undying devotion to what is an extension of you. (Yet one is still to come) Happy Birthday my dear@naomi FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS 🎂🎁❤️ 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🌺 🌺
Bethann Hardison Instagram - As we come away from Passover into the Resurrection of Easter Sunday and soon the holy month of Ramadan, we truly face a new day. To me this photo lends itself to the feeling of being pious, a sense of longing, which seems suitable during this stretch of religious observations. Taken last August ‘19 on the roof of my dwelling in Marrakech by Photogragher Pieter Henket. It’s the first time I have shared this image but somehow felt its spirit lent to this very moment in time, as I pray and dream for a better day then today. That scientists find their way to a vaccine for Covid-19. That the black-brown communities recognize that they/we are not beyond the virus. That we all learn from this experience, what needs to improve. No matter how big or small the effort or results, we need to make an effort to improve our lives. This is a wake up call and not let others die in vain. Best we think differently moving forward. Best we look at our love ones differently. Best we decide where to go from here if and when we survive this pandemic. I long for all, only wish I was capable of doing more. I can only share my wisdom through this medium. Love the passion and devotion of the first responders, who deserve our un-dying support by any means. Recognize all the celebrities, musicians, athletes, and others who are ringing the bell with their generosity and charitable efforts during this global “mind blow”. I am basically concern with the ignorance of others who are making light of this virus as they endanger others and themselves. I want to wake up in a new world when this is over, not return with a wipe of the brow. Too much has been sacrificed to return back with the attitude of “business as usual”. Praying for the universe and mankind to make a sharp u-turn. Sending my love and respect to all jewish, christian, muslim followers an all non-believers. This earth and its inhabitants needed a break but unfortunately at such a deadly and financial cost. #stayhome #changethecourse #flattenthecurve @pieterhenket @boomproductions @riaddarmoda @hardibabe @kadeemhardison
Bethann Hardison - 40.6K Likes - VOTING..a MUST do, especially this Tuesday, Nov 5th. I made sure to vote early. I wanted to be one of the women who stepped early, so that was my Halloween moment, pushing the energy forward. Those moments mentioned above in history were just that and similar rules and laws could be tomorrow. Power of our voices and the importance of voting in a world that often tries to silence us. Casting our ballots is a power act of defiance and self affirmation. I would say in the past “It just matters that you vote.” But this election has enormous weight that could reverse the progressive road that this country has been on. Roe vs Wade could be just the beginning. Legality is a matter of Power, NOT Justice. Great statement. So please VOTE intentionally.

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Caption : VOTING..a MUST do, especially this Tuesday, Nov 5th. I made sure to vote early. I wanted to be one of the women who stepped early, so that was my Halloween moment, pushing the energy forward. Those moments mentioned above in history were just that and similar rules and laws could be tomorrow. Power of our voices and the importance of voting in a world that often tries to silence us. Casting our ballots is a power act of defiance and self affirmation. I would say in the past “It just matters that you vote.” But this election has enormous weight that could reverse the progressive road that this country has been on. Roe vs Wade could be just the beginning. Legality is a matter of Power, NOT Justice. Great statement. So please VOTE intentionally.
Likes : 40647Bethann Hardison - 18K Likes - After watching the Presidential debate last night...I was glad I had something to focus on the next day. Me ! It’s my birthday 🎂💃🏿 And what a year it’s been, as we all have witnessed and are living with. With the unfortunate things that have happened in our country and in our world, there were some rays of light. I remain someone who is still here to improve my world and continue to help others succeed. My good health and compassion seems to be often rewarded. In July Gucci asked me step up my responsibilities to Executive Advisor Global Equity and Culture Engagement reporting to the global ceo, Marco Bizzarri. I was surprised and then again not. I nervously accepted, asking “what exactly is expected of me?” “Just be you as you have been, nothing more. I won’t asked you to do 8hrs a day, or report daily” he answered. I adjusted my concern and remembered my earthly purpose. Educate and help others to achieve. No matter. Lucky me, I like the ethics and those who oversee the brand. I continue to be blessed. For all of you and those I know personally that respect and support me as “I push the boat ashore”, grateful I remain, for still having a good mind and energy to give. I have seen and done so much along the way. Then being in that Gucci promotion in March, September ‘20 Interview Mag with Zendaya and Italian Vogue 100 cover, makes me smile in this seventh decade of life. And it’s all because of you that allows me to be. I ask all to stay the course, and VOTE no matter the debates. #designershub #cfda #gucci #diversitycoalition #balancediversity @kadeemhardison @blackgirlscoalition. Thank you 🙏🏾

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Caption : After watching the Presidential debate last night…I was glad I had something to focus on the next day. Me ! It’s my birthday 🎂💃🏿 And what a year it’s been, as we all have witnessed and are living with. With the unfortunate things that have happened in our country and in our world, there were some rays of light. I remain someone who is still here to improve my world and continue to help others succeed. My good health and compassion seems to be often rewarded. In July Gucci asked me step up my responsibilities to Executive Advisor Global Equity and Culture Engagement reporting to the global ceo, Marco Bizzarri. I was surprised and then again not. I nervously accepted, asking “what exactly is expected of me?” “Just be you as you have been, nothing more. I won’t asked you to do 8hrs a day, or report daily” he answered. I adjusted my concern and remembered my earthly purpose. Educate and help others to achieve. No matter. Lucky me, I like the ethics and those who oversee the brand. I continue to be blessed. For all of you and those I know personally that respect and support me as “I push the boat ashore”, grateful I remain, for still having a good mind and energy to give. I have seen and done so much along the way. Then being in that Gucci promotion in March, September ‘20 Interview Mag with Zendaya and Italian Vogue 100 cover, makes me smile in this seventh decade of life. And it’s all because of you that allows me to be. I ask all to stay the course, and VOTE no matter the debates. #designershub #cfda #gucci #diversitycoalition #balancediversity @kadeemhardison @blackgirlscoalition. Thank you 🙏🏾
Likes : 18025Bethann Hardison - 14.4K Likes - Salaam to all…it’s been quite sometime and finding the time to sit steady and share. As most of you know, I was developing the documentary “Invisible Beauty” in recent years and then last year in 2023, we were successfully sharing it with the world, which demanded my amazing energy which I gave. It was full on. This year is active but not like 2023, we have space to add other creative breaths. And mine was back to my Moroccan hideout and do just that hide, sleep and be lazy for a month with the support of my dearest. I appreciate the loneliness of time drifting with no social commitments. Only to look forward to a late evening scooter ride to change the mood and sit in an eatery. But most dining was within our dwelling. A month of much needed rest and self kindness. 5 days after my blissful sojourn, I returned home to go to the hospital for a full knee replacement. It was planned. Another reason to rest while away as I knew what I was returning to and I was sure to prepare the body further by everyday twice a day I did prehab exercises. Thinking I had to go in “gangsta and come out gangsta”. That be me. I am now in recovery since July 11th. It’s been a journey…and challenging at times. No matter how quickly I progressed after surgery and bared little pain…the recovery is something to write home about. The healing process is not so quick. The knee is not like the hip. Thank goodness I have good hips. The image above is the elegance, posture and stance that I long to acquire again, as I have been losing along the way. That’s my simple objective, for now. I may get busy being and doing other things, but that is the objective. “Invisible Beauty” is still in motion. More schools, colleges, universities screenings coming up this fall and into 2025. The energy required to do more then nothing is a lot. Love being focused on self. 🙏🏾 @invisiblebeautyfilm #invisiblebeautyfilm @rakanrugsobjects @frederic.tcheng Thank you @hatterist

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Caption : Salaam to all…it’s been quite sometime and finding the time to sit steady and share. As most of you know, I was developing the documentary “Invisible Beauty” in recent years and then last year in 2023, we were successfully sharing it with the world, which demanded my amazing energy which I gave. It was full on. This year is active but not like 2023, we have space to add other creative breaths. And mine was back to my Moroccan hideout and do just that hide, sleep and be lazy for a month with the support of my dearest. I appreciate the loneliness of time drifting with no social commitments. Only to look forward to a late evening scooter ride to change the mood and sit in an eatery. But most dining was within our dwelling. A month of much needed rest and self kindness. 5 days after my blissful sojourn, I returned home to go to the hospital for a full knee replacement. It was planned. Another reason to rest while away as I knew what I was returning to and I was sure to prepare the body further by everyday twice a day I did prehab exercises. Thinking I had to go in “gangsta and come out gangsta”. That be me. I am now in recovery since July 11th. It’s been a journey…and challenging at times. No matter how quickly I progressed after surgery and bared little pain…the recovery is something to write home about. The healing process is not so quick. The knee is not like the hip. Thank goodness I have good hips. The image above is the elegance, posture and stance that I long to acquire again, as I have been losing along the way. That’s my simple objective, for now. I may get busy being and doing other things, but that is the objective. “Invisible Beauty” is still in motion. More schools, colleges, universities screenings coming up this fall and into 2025. The energy required to do more then nothing is a lot. Love being focused on self. 🙏🏾 @invisiblebeautyfilm #invisiblebeautyfilm @rakanrugsobjects @frederic.tcheng Thank you @hatterist
Likes : 14368Bethann Hardison - 12.5K Likes - Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration. Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later). But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds. I was trying to keep up. But here I am to say how proud I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV. It was a special shoot because I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia. I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years. Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day. One of the comments on a post ...said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”. I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen. These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”...it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled. Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan. Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G. All by GUCCI. All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten.

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Caption : Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration. Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later). But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds. I was trying to keep up. But here I am to say how proud I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV. It was a special shoot because I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia. I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years. Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day. One of the comments on a post …said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”. I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen. These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”…it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled. Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan. Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G. All by GUCCI. All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten.
Likes : 12535Bethann Hardison - 12.5K Likes - Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration. Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later). But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds. I was trying to keep up. But here I am to say how proud I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV. It was a special shoot because I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia. I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years. Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day. One of the comments on a post ...said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”. I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen. These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”...it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled. Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan. Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G. All by GUCCI. All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten.

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Caption : Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration. Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later). But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds. I was trying to keep up. But here I am to say how proud I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV. It was a special shoot because I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia. I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years. Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day. One of the comments on a post …said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”. I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen. These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”…it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled. Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan. Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G. All by GUCCI. All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten.
Likes : 12535Bethann Hardison - 12.5K Likes - Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration. Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later). But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds. I was trying to keep up. But here I am to say how proud I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV. It was a special shoot because I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia. I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years. Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day. One of the comments on a post ...said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”. I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen. These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”...it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled. Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan. Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G. All by GUCCI. All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten.

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Caption : Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration. Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later). But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds. I was trying to keep up. But here I am to say how proud I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV. It was a special shoot because I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia. I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years. Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day. One of the comments on a post …said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”. I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen. These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”…it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled. Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan. Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G. All by GUCCI. All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten.
Likes : 12535Bethann Hardison - 12.5K Likes - Well here we go… If you dare to dream things can happen. Just be comfortable with what you want because you need to be ready to let the “shoe fit”. I am overwhelmed and overjoyed by the reality that “Invisible Beauty” is having its theatrical release at the art cinema Film Forum in New York. I always appreciate what films they choose to screen and then for our film to be distributed by Magnolia Pictures. Many years ago I longed for the idea of being distributed by Magnolia. Again, their choice of films to partner with that has built their reputation that has brought them respect from film lovers. So here I am. Everything is a lot. Yet it’s what I worked to achieve. Truth is I don’t have enough suave to handle all gracefully. The story, the film, trailer and poster, the focus is on me. Being the subject of the film became easier after the Sundance FF premiere, and I give credit to the audiences. It took some getting use to but I have. You made a movie about yourself best you get use to it. But as someone told me when the trailer debut this week and I confessed to being a bit uptight, “learn to lean into it cause it’s happening” All and all I am happy because of all I mentioned prior. Without it there would be nothing to share. Blessed to have had a marvelous human and talented co-director, Frédéric Tcheng and our producer Lisa Cortes, who is exceptional at what she does. She held us down. And our co-producer Paul Dallas who was the cool seeker of archival footage. All to say nothing good comes easy. In the end I am happy because the audiences are happy. And I am proud we created a wonderful story to share. We open Sept 15th NY Sept 22nd LA/Chicago Sept 25th D.C. Sept 29th open wide See you at the movies !!!! @invisiblebeautyfilm

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Caption : Well here we go… If you dare to dream things can happen. Just be comfortable with what you want because you need to be ready to let the “shoe fit”. I am overwhelmed and overjoyed by the reality that “Invisible Beauty” is having its theatrical release at the art cinema Film Forum in New York. I always appreciate what films they choose to screen and then for our film to be distributed by Magnolia Pictures. Many years ago I longed for the idea of being distributed by Magnolia. Again, their choice of films to partner with that has built their reputation that has brought them respect from film lovers. So here I am. Everything is a lot. Yet it’s what I worked to achieve. Truth is I don’t have enough suave to handle all gracefully. The story, the film, trailer and poster, the focus is on me. Being the subject of the film became easier after the Sundance FF premiere, and I give credit to the audiences. It took some getting use to but I have. You made a movie about yourself best you get use to it. But as someone told me when the trailer debut this week and I confessed to being a bit uptight, “learn to lean into it cause it’s happening” All and all I am happy because of all I mentioned prior. Without it there would be nothing to share. Blessed to have had a marvelous human and talented co-director, Frédéric Tcheng and our producer Lisa Cortes, who is exceptional at what she does. She held us down. And our co-producer Paul Dallas who was the cool seeker of archival footage. All to say nothing good comes easy. In the end I am happy because the audiences are happy. And I am proud we created a wonderful story to share. We open Sept 15th NY Sept 22nd LA/Chicago Sept 25th D.C. Sept 29th open wide See you at the movies !!!! @invisiblebeautyfilm
Likes : 12529Bethann Hardison - 11K Likes - What a week... As we close down the year and surely many are thinking “what a year”! For me this was the year that allowed me to know more about myself and how I am still determined. Where most are retiring for sure by this age, I find that life continues to present a new wave to surf. Like many, I wondered about my finances, which, where and how ? Not truly until this year did I really take to heart and mind what my dear Iman @the_real_iman said to me many years ago, that “you are relevant”. I tried to say, “so were certain other people” she would clarify the difference. With all that I have achieved, I never gave myself too much credit. I was busy just changing the world around me, because that was my revolutionary calling. Grateful I am also to @naomi who would not allow me to lay back too long, as she would call me to arms. She knew I would persevere. She knew to help save our industry and the models of color that a significant respected disruptor was needed. That be me..”Ma, you need to come back it’s bad”. She was my eyes. Blessed them both because, when I stepped up, they stood strong. Success was had. This year, recognition and honor is being given to me, as I find ways to help others to be stronger at what they do. I have been given an opportunity to survive comfortably. My recent plight to help strengthen the businesses of young designer brands of color has given me “flight”, next level. I do what I do because I am called to do. Thank you @cfda Grateful that I am rewarded by a luxury brand like Gucci that reached out to join forces with me. While we help the global world with their initiatives #changemakers, it also affords me to help my world of black designers. I want to thank all for the support and gratitude. Especially for being so happy seeing me in Gucci pre-fall 2020 lookbook. @gucci and the vision of @alessandro_michele. All to say..,it’s not how you start, not the bumps along the way, but it’s how we end. Grateful for another year of learning that we are meant to survive, especially if you are a “do-gooder”. But for sure this year because I still see the support, the respect and acknowledgements, I am relevant. So grateful !

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Caption : What a week… As we close down the year and surely many are thinking “what a year”! For me this was the year that allowed me to know more about myself and how I am still determined. Where most are retiring for sure by this age, I find that life continues to present a new wave to surf. Like many, I wondered about my finances, which, where and how ? Not truly until this year did I really take to heart and mind what my dear Iman @the_real_iman said to me many years ago, that “you are relevant”. I tried to say, “so were certain other people” she would clarify the difference. With all that I have achieved, I never gave myself too much credit. I was busy just changing the world around me, because that was my revolutionary calling. Grateful I am also to @naomi who would not allow me to lay back too long, as she would call me to arms. She knew I would persevere. She knew to help save our industry and the models of color that a significant respected disruptor was needed. That be me..”Ma, you need to come back it’s bad”. She was my eyes. Blessed them both because, when I stepped up, they stood strong. Success was had. This year, recognition and honor is being given to me, as I find ways to help others to be stronger at what they do. I have been given an opportunity to survive comfortably. My recent plight to help strengthen the businesses of young designer brands of color has given me “flight”, next level. I do what I do because I am called to do. Thank you @cfda Grateful that I am rewarded by a luxury brand like Gucci that reached out to join forces with me. While we help the global world with their initiatives #changemakers, it also affords me to help my world of black designers. I want to thank all for the support and gratitude. Especially for being so happy seeing me in Gucci pre-fall 2020 lookbook. @gucci and the vision of @alessandro_michele. All to say..,it’s not how you start, not the bumps along the way, but it’s how we end. Grateful for another year of learning that we are meant to survive, especially if you are a “do-gooder”. But for sure this year because I still see the support, the respect and acknowledgements, I am relevant. So grateful !
Likes : 11027Bethann Hardison - 11K Likes - What a week... As we close down the year and surely many are thinking “what a year”! For me this was the year that allowed me to know more about myself and how I am still determined. Where most are retiring for sure by this age, I find that life continues to present a new wave to surf. Like many, I wondered about my finances, which, where and how ? Not truly until this year did I really take to heart and mind what my dear Iman @the_real_iman said to me many years ago, that “you are relevant”. I tried to say, “so were certain other people” she would clarify the difference. With all that I have achieved, I never gave myself too much credit. I was busy just changing the world around me, because that was my revolutionary calling. Grateful I am also to @naomi who would not allow me to lay back too long, as she would call me to arms. She knew I would persevere. She knew to help save our industry and the models of color that a significant respected disruptor was needed. That be me..”Ma, you need to come back it’s bad”. She was my eyes. Blessed them both because, when I stepped up, they stood strong. Success was had. This year, recognition and honor is being given to me, as I find ways to help others to be stronger at what they do. I have been given an opportunity to survive comfortably. My recent plight to help strengthen the businesses of young designer brands of color has given me “flight”, next level. I do what I do because I am called to do. Thank you @cfda Grateful that I am rewarded by a luxury brand like Gucci that reached out to join forces with me. While we help the global world with their initiatives #changemakers, it also affords me to help my world of black designers. I want to thank all for the support and gratitude. Especially for being so happy seeing me in Gucci pre-fall 2020 lookbook. @gucci and the vision of @alessandro_michele. All to say..,it’s not how you start, not the bumps along the way, but it’s how we end. Grateful for another year of learning that we are meant to survive, especially if you are a “do-gooder”. But for sure this year because I still see the support, the respect and acknowledgements, I am relevant. So grateful !

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Caption : What a week… As we close down the year and surely many are thinking “what a year”! For me this was the year that allowed me to know more about myself and how I am still determined. Where most are retiring for sure by this age, I find that life continues to present a new wave to surf. Like many, I wondered about my finances, which, where and how ? Not truly until this year did I really take to heart and mind what my dear Iman @the_real_iman said to me many years ago, that “you are relevant”. I tried to say, “so were certain other people” she would clarify the difference. With all that I have achieved, I never gave myself too much credit. I was busy just changing the world around me, because that was my revolutionary calling. Grateful I am also to @naomi who would not allow me to lay back too long, as she would call me to arms. She knew I would persevere. She knew to help save our industry and the models of color that a significant respected disruptor was needed. That be me..”Ma, you need to come back it’s bad”. She was my eyes. Blessed them both because, when I stepped up, they stood strong. Success was had. This year, recognition and honor is being given to me, as I find ways to help others to be stronger at what they do. I have been given an opportunity to survive comfortably. My recent plight to help strengthen the businesses of young designer brands of color has given me “flight”, next level. I do what I do because I am called to do. Thank you @cfda Grateful that I am rewarded by a luxury brand like Gucci that reached out to join forces with me. While we help the global world with their initiatives #changemakers, it also affords me to help my world of black designers. I want to thank all for the support and gratitude. Especially for being so happy seeing me in Gucci pre-fall 2020 lookbook. @gucci and the vision of @alessandro_michele. All to say..,it’s not how you start, not the bumps along the way, but it’s how we end. Grateful for another year of learning that we are meant to survive, especially if you are a “do-gooder”. But for sure this year because I still see the support, the respect and acknowledgements, I am relevant. So grateful !
Likes : 11027Bethann Hardison - 10.8K Likes - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.

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Caption : “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Likes : 10752Bethann Hardison - 10.8K Likes - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.

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Caption : “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Likes : 10752Bethann Hardison - 10.8K Likes - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.

10.8K Likes – Bethann Hardison Instagram

Caption : “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Likes : 10752Bethann Hardison - 10.8K Likes - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.

10.8K Likes – Bethann Hardison Instagram

Caption : “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Likes : 10752Bethann Hardison - 10.8K Likes - “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.

10.8K Likes – Bethann Hardison Instagram

Caption : “I don’t know who I think I am, but I do be trying.” @bethannhardison I’ve had the privilege of photographing Bethann Hardison in a @fanmdjanm headwrap. I think I should retire now? Photos from a day I will never forget. It feels good to meet an icon who also happens a to be a “girls’ girl”. Thank you again Bethann for everything. I’m excited to read your book. To my friends and anyone who comes across these images, if you haven’t watched “Invisible Beauty”, please do.
Likes : 10752Bethann Hardison - 10.6K Likes - It’s never too late in the day to say Happy Birthday to a love one, especially if it’s your one and only child. This is a memorable moment at the NAACP Awards on the evening of one of Kadeem’s two times win for Best Actor in a Comedy series of “A Different World” Years later winning for Best Actor in LifeTimes series ‘The Fantasia Story”...3 times is a winning charm. Meanwhile that was us entering before that 2nd NAACP win. I tell you this story or details because I simply love this photograph of us. Me always interacting and Kadeem always the “cool solider”. Feliz Cumpleaños mi hijo 🎂🎁 con mucho amor. @kadeemhardison #naacp #adw #lifetime #fantasia

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Caption : It’s never too late in the day to say Happy Birthday to a love one, especially if it’s your one and only child. This is a memorable moment at the NAACP Awards on the evening of one of Kadeem’s two times win for Best Actor in a Comedy series of “A Different World” Years later winning for Best Actor in LifeTimes series ‘The Fantasia Story”…3 times is a winning charm. Meanwhile that was us entering before that 2nd NAACP win. I tell you this story or details because I simply love this photograph of us. Me always interacting and Kadeem always the “cool solider”. Feliz Cumpleaños mi hijo 🎂🎁 con mucho amor. @kadeemhardison #naacp #adw #lifetime #fantasia
Likes : 10568Bethann Hardison - 10.2K Likes - It’s that time in life when you wake up and realize that you are never too old to learn. You become flabbergasted by the action of others and realize there is so much about another you couldn’t imagine no matter how much you think you know them until a certain time and circumstance comes to play. You come to realize what you see is not what you necessarily get, because life is not over. It all depends on what’s missing in their life how a moment in yours could trigger something in them that no longer allows them to remain the same. You will not see it coming because it’s beyond expectation. The effect is astonishing and as much as it’s unbelievable, you must learn to roll with the punch. It’s nothing to do with you. But the insecurity within them is indeed. The love and respect lessen for what you witness but the memories will remain. The great thing about aging if you have lived a good life and pursuit of always doing the right thing with compassion for others, there are rewards for that. Here on earth and beyond, you will reap as others who have benefited will be your joy, and usher you through. So let go of the unworthy and hold tight what reminds you of your successes. Life is long, if blessed to live it and short as well, towards the end. I am finally recognizing my goodness and worth. 🌺 #invisiblebeautyfilm

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Caption : It’s that time in life when you wake up and realize that you are never too old to learn. You become flabbergasted by the action of others and realize there is so much about another you couldn’t imagine no matter how much you think you know them until a certain time and circumstance comes to play. You come to realize what you see is not what you necessarily get, because life is not over. It all depends on what’s missing in their life how a moment in yours could trigger something in them that no longer allows them to remain the same. You will not see it coming because it’s beyond expectation. The effect is astonishing and as much as it’s unbelievable, you must learn to roll with the punch. It’s nothing to do with you. But the insecurity within them is indeed. The love and respect lessen for what you witness but the memories will remain. The great thing about aging if you have lived a good life and pursuit of always doing the right thing with compassion for others, there are rewards for that. Here on earth and beyond, you will reap as others who have benefited will be your joy, and usher you through. So let go of the unworthy and hold tight what reminds you of your successes. Life is long, if blessed to live it and short as well, towards the end. I am finally recognizing my goodness and worth. 🌺 #invisiblebeautyfilm
Likes : 10158Bethann Hardison - 9.8K Likes - The wonderful experience of GucciCruise show at an extraordinary location in Rome the @museiincomuneroma. Head to toe in Gucci, my mix, my style. Thank you @Gucci #guccicruise20 @alessandro_michele @beniaminomarini #changemakerinaction #globalchangemaker

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Caption : The wonderful experience of GucciCruise show at an extraordinary location in Rome the @museiincomuneroma. Head to toe in Gucci, my mix, my style. Thank you @Gucci #guccicruise20 @alessandro_michele @beniaminomarini #changemakerinaction #globalchangemaker
Likes : 9807Bethann Hardison - 9.8K Likes - I am always a bit late to the party. But here I am...everyone has posted. This Vogue cover of 100 separate images was an achievement and a blessing doing it all on film. Making a point...barely anyone shoots film anymore...sad. But my push to post, naturally is out of respect, but mostly I was seeing through out the day the joy it brought so many others seeing me on the cover of Vogue Italia amongst the 100. I thank all of you who it made happy and put a smile on your face. That’s ❤️ It’s wonderful to participate in a creative effort for a publication I admired under the helm of EIC Franca Sozzani (deceased) where she made me an Editor at Large as I contributed to VogueBlack.it Now to be part of this special issue of @vogueitalia edited by EIC @efarneti creative director @ferdinandoverderi @pg_dmcasting @samuel_ellis Photogragher: Mark Borthwick (adored and who played reggae music the entire day) Stylist: @mr_carlos_nazario Hair: @jawaraw Makeup: @susiesobol_makeup 100 covers, 100 people, 100 stories #vogueitalia100 The September issue on stands as of today August 28th. A special shout out to @jasonsoul1 of Soul Artist who tracked me down while I was peacefully hiding in the mountains of NY and encouraged me to “please say yes”. It was a great day, great studio and shoot, efficiently managed. I registered and walked in together with my dear sweet @pattihansen, then saw others I knew, like my soulmate @kikilayne because whenever we see each other it’s a special environment, location and rarely pre-arranged. All and all it was a special day...knowing we were all conscious of the pandemic, yet felt safe and normal. Thank you @vogueitalia for the collaboration. The results I have seen are so cool, especially the audio videos. Look forward to having my personal issue to explore.

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Caption : I am always a bit late to the party. But here I am…everyone has posted. This Vogue cover of 100 separate images was an achievement and a blessing doing it all on film. Making a point…barely anyone shoots film anymore…sad. But my push to post, naturally is out of respect, but mostly I was seeing through out the day the joy it brought so many others seeing me on the cover of Vogue Italia amongst the 100. I thank all of you who it made happy and put a smile on your face. That’s ❤️ It’s wonderful to participate in a creative effort for a publication I admired under the helm of EIC Franca Sozzani (deceased) where she made me an Editor at Large as I contributed to VogueBlack.it Now to be part of this special issue of @vogueitalia edited by EIC @efarneti creative director @ferdinandoverderi @pg_dmcasting @samuel_ellis Photogragher: Mark Borthwick (adored and who played reggae music the entire day) Stylist: @mr_carlos_nazario Hair: @jawaraw Makeup: @susiesobol_makeup 100 covers, 100 people, 100 stories #vogueitalia100 The September issue on stands as of today August 28th. A special shout out to @jasonsoul1 of Soul Artist who tracked me down while I was peacefully hiding in the mountains of NY and encouraged me to “please say yes”. It was a great day, great studio and shoot, efficiently managed. I registered and walked in together with my dear sweet @pattihansen, then saw others I knew, like my soulmate @kikilayne because whenever we see each other it’s a special environment, location and rarely pre-arranged. All and all it was a special day…knowing we were all conscious of the pandemic, yet felt safe and normal. Thank you @vogueitalia for the collaboration. The results I have seen are so cool, especially the audio videos. Look forward to having my personal issue to explore.
Likes : 9796Bethann Hardison - 8.9K Likes - Another opportunity 25 years later to be in another Gap campaign. “Always learning” is my new slogan…discovering Brooklyn Circus and this wonderful collaboration Gap X BKc. Thank you for choosing me to add to the fabric of what you each do. @gap @thebkcircus

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Caption : Another opportunity 25 years later to be in another Gap campaign. “Always learning” is my new slogan…discovering Brooklyn Circus and this wonderful collaboration Gap X BKc. Thank you for choosing me to add to the fabric of what you each do. @gap @thebkcircus
Likes : 8941Bethann Hardison - 8.9K Likes - Another opportunity 25 years later to be in another Gap campaign. “Always learning” is my new slogan…discovering Brooklyn Circus and this wonderful collaboration Gap X BKc. Thank you for choosing me to add to the fabric of what you each do. @gap @thebkcircus

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Caption : Another opportunity 25 years later to be in another Gap campaign. “Always learning” is my new slogan…discovering Brooklyn Circus and this wonderful collaboration Gap X BKc. Thank you for choosing me to add to the fabric of what you each do. @gap @thebkcircus
Likes : 8941Bethann Hardison - 8K Likes - For me once again life will not be the same. This lost broke me. Same feeling with the lost of Nick Kamen and Jean Michel Basquiat. I see how and have wondered why ? Every other passing I embrace with sadness and emotion some less or more, but once again to hear that Gail was no longer alive was a stunner. She didn’t want anyone to know that she was ill, only few and family. She wanted to do this alone with less fuss. I have witness how certain people come on earth and bring something that connects to my spirit deeply. As did Jean Michel, Nick and Gail. Each of their passing hurt deeply. It was a different type of close. Each far younger than I. But close we were in an unobvious way. From the time she and I met we maintain our relationship, started in the early 80’s before the Black Girls Coalition, which she was part of, and after I started my model agency. I would go to Gail with a thought of interest or plan of action. Her intellect I admired and sense of reason, which helped me as I often needed that other set of ears and eyes, as I was out there in business on my own. Yes she was beautiful, smart and gracious. She led with compassion. It has been hard for me to acknowledge her passing, needed days to come to this acceptance so I could acknowledge it publicly, was unable prior to speak to others or the media that my dear “Gaily” was no longer with us. But I needed to acknowledge her as I have with others. I last heard from Gail, July 21 when I announced my film Invisible Beauty was being distributed theatrically. She text to say how proud and hoped it came to Atlanta. I recently thought let me remind Gail, it’s in Atlanta. Then I received the news, gone that Tuesday Oct 10th. No reason right away until her family member contacted me two days later to explain all. I will always think she is here and glad my needs are less. Rest well “my bella”. 🙏🏾

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Caption : For me once again life will not be the same. This lost broke me. Same feeling with the lost of Nick Kamen and Jean Michel Basquiat. I see how and have wondered why ? Every other passing I embrace with sadness and emotion some less or more, but once again to hear that Gail was no longer alive was a stunner. She didn’t want anyone to know that she was ill, only few and family. She wanted to do this alone with less fuss. I have witness how certain people come on earth and bring something that connects to my spirit deeply. As did Jean Michel, Nick and Gail. Each of their passing hurt deeply. It was a different type of close. Each far younger than I. But close we were in an unobvious way. From the time she and I met we maintain our relationship, started in the early 80’s before the Black Girls Coalition, which she was part of, and after I started my model agency. I would go to Gail with a thought of interest or plan of action. Her intellect I admired and sense of reason, which helped me as I often needed that other set of ears and eyes, as I was out there in business on my own. Yes she was beautiful, smart and gracious. She led with compassion. It has been hard for me to acknowledge her passing, needed days to come to this acceptance so I could acknowledge it publicly, was unable prior to speak to others or the media that my dear “Gaily” was no longer with us. But I needed to acknowledge her as I have with others. I last heard from Gail, July 21 when I announced my film Invisible Beauty was being distributed theatrically. She text to say how proud and hoped it came to Atlanta. I recently thought let me remind Gail, it’s in Atlanta. Then I received the news, gone that Tuesday Oct 10th. No reason right away until her family member contacted me two days later to explain all. I will always think she is here and glad my needs are less. Rest well “my bella”. 🙏🏾
Likes : 8011Bethann Hardison - 7.9K Likes - Sometimes…I do step out. This time with the baby brothers. LACMA event..wonderful evening. @tylersphotos @mr_aphill @gucci @alessandro_michele @denagia @lacma

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Caption : Sometimes…I do step out. This time with the baby brothers. LACMA event..wonderful evening. @tylersphotos @mr_aphill @gucci @alessandro_michele @denagia @lacma
Likes : 7946Bethann Hardison - 7.9K Likes - Today it being International Women’s Day...I have so many women on my mind that I am very proud of. Some who are close to me and some from a far. I am blessed to have witness strength and talent in so many in these many decades I have lived. My mother and grandmother were unique characters. And I was allowed to be who I was with little restraint and enormous support. If I was to start naming the women that have my attention today, there are far too many in every generation, Z, Y, X and we Baby Boomers....I have always seen and been inspired by other women. As well as supported by other women, as I am today. I know if you live a strong and compassionate existence you are rewarded by support of others. Not only do you inspire you gain continued insight and remain inspired. As I continue to age I am thinking what to leave behind and how ? Not just a book and film, but a tangible environment. As a woman I have never felt lesser, lucky me. One main reason, I didn’t come up in a corporate environment. My growth and support professionally was the apparel industry, in the garment center of NYC. All roads for me started and led to style. Featured here in the current W magazine Volume One 2021 “The Best Performance Issue” 📷by Justin French @frenchgold @wmag I would like to suggest in honor of Int’l Women month, you purchase and plant a tree in support of women at Treedom.com.

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Caption : Today it being International Women’s Day…I have so many women on my mind that I am very proud of. Some who are close to me and some from a far. I am blessed to have witness strength and talent in so many in these many decades I have lived. My mother and grandmother were unique characters. And I was allowed to be who I was with little restraint and enormous support. If I was to start naming the women that have my attention today, there are far too many in every generation, Z, Y, X and we Baby Boomers….I have always seen and been inspired by other women. As well as supported by other women, as I am today. I know if you live a strong and compassionate existence you are rewarded by support of others. Not only do you inspire you gain continued insight and remain inspired. As I continue to age I am thinking what to leave behind and how ? Not just a book and film, but a tangible environment. As a woman I have never felt lesser, lucky me. One main reason, I didn’t come up in a corporate environment. My growth and support professionally was the apparel industry, in the garment center of NYC. All roads for me started and led to style. Featured here in the current W magazine Volume One 2021 “The Best Performance Issue” 📷by Justin French @frenchgold @wmag I would like to suggest in honor of Int’l Women month, you purchase and plant a tree in support of women at Treedom.com.
Likes : 7907Bethann Hardison - 7.8K Likes - After premiering Sundance FF in late January, my co-director Frédéric Tcheng and I hit the film festival circuit end of March. Since then we have been invited and attended 8 or more festivals. Sometimes the film goes to a festival and we don’t attend like the festival in Barcelona or the upcoming festival in Jerusalem. As hectic and demanding as it is, it’s also inspiring. There is nothing like going to these festivals and meeting the audiences and experiencing the Q&As. The joy to experience the amount of festivals that is inviting our film and getting to audiences by going to city after city and let all who view and witness tell you how touched, inspired and wonderful the film has had its effect. Their responses have been rewarding and we are so happy to share the film with all. We believe it’s a legacy film. I remember after seeing the film edited down to four hours I became a believer…until then the “jury was out.” Though I did the work as the subject and co-directed, still…seeing is believing. As we continue to travel to festivals, the joy of having our New York Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival coming up is everything and exciting. I have a long history with the festival, and a born and bred New Yorker. This is a New York story that fills everyone’s cup no matter where you are from. So come to the festival and see “Invisible Beauty.” I’ll be there. Excited to share, hope you enjoy and tell me your thoughts at the Q & A. Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.tribecafilm.com/films/invisible-beauty-2023. @invisiblebeautyfilm

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Caption : After premiering Sundance FF in late January, my co-director Frédéric Tcheng and I hit the film festival circuit end of March. Since then we have been invited and attended 8 or more festivals. Sometimes the film goes to a festival and we don’t attend like the festival in Barcelona or the upcoming festival in Jerusalem. As hectic and demanding as it is, it’s also inspiring. There is nothing like going to these festivals and meeting the audiences and experiencing the Q&As. The joy to experience the amount of festivals that is inviting our film and getting to audiences by going to city after city and let all who view and witness tell you how touched, inspired and wonderful the film has had its effect. Their responses have been rewarding and we are so happy to share the film with all. We believe it’s a legacy film. I remember after seeing the film edited down to four hours I became a believer…until then the “jury was out.” Though I did the work as the subject and co-directed, still…seeing is believing. As we continue to travel to festivals, the joy of having our New York Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival coming up is everything and exciting. I have a long history with the festival, and a born and bred New Yorker. This is a New York story that fills everyone’s cup no matter where you are from. So come to the festival and see “Invisible Beauty.” I’ll be there. Excited to share, hope you enjoy and tell me your thoughts at the Q & A. Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.tribecafilm.com/films/invisible-beauty-2023. @invisiblebeautyfilm
Likes : 7817Bethann Hardison - 7.3K Likes - Let me say if I haven’t said before, this my friends has been a journey. Before I go on let me thank each and everyone that has watched the film and encouraged others to see it, are still doing that, and voted for us when we asked. Also our very cool, tell it like it was/is cast, those wonderful production teammates that brought their good character and great skills to the table. Our exceptional, no nonsense Producer Lisa Cortes, and my ride or die co-director Frédéric Tcheng, who is just an exceptional human that the spirits put in my life at the right time. And he has taken care of me and continues to do so. We have gotten through most of “the mountains to climb” and now we can coast a bit. We are at our new home HULU !!! I feel like we are in a accelerate program from premiering Sundance January 2023, Tribeca FF, and through the year of the film festival circuit. But I claim to make this a legacy film, not just for now , but in an eternal place that lives on to be seen at will. As exhausted as I felt at the end of December 2023 I can only say we earnestly did it. I am simply proud of a story well told and embraced by all. 💯Rotten Tomatoes, 5 Stars, 8.1 IMDB and an almost 8 week theatrical run. Almost unusual. All satisfied whatever I could have imagined and yet we managed to achieve. Once again, I thank each of you and all others. @invisiblebeautyfilm @cortesfilms @jpauldallas @magnoliapics

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Caption : Let me say if I haven’t said before, this my friends has been a journey. Before I go on let me thank each and everyone that has watched the film and encouraged others to see it, are still doing that, and voted for us when we asked. Also our very cool, tell it like it was/is cast, those wonderful production teammates that brought their good character and great skills to the table. Our exceptional, no nonsense Producer Lisa Cortes, and my ride or die co-director Frédéric Tcheng, who is just an exceptional human that the spirits put in my life at the right time. And he has taken care of me and continues to do so. We have gotten through most of “the mountains to climb” and now we can coast a bit. We are at our new home HULU !!! I feel like we are in a accelerate program from premiering Sundance January 2023, Tribeca FF, and through the year of the film festival circuit. But I claim to make this a legacy film, not just for now , but in an eternal place that lives on to be seen at will. As exhausted as I felt at the end of December 2023 I can only say we earnestly did it. I am simply proud of a story well told and embraced by all. 💯Rotten Tomatoes, 5 Stars, 8.1 IMDB and an almost 8 week theatrical run. Almost unusual. All satisfied whatever I could have imagined and yet we managed to achieve. Once again, I thank each of you and all others. @invisiblebeautyfilm @cortesfilms @jpauldallas @magnoliapics
Likes : 7300Bethann Hardison - 7.3K Likes - Mr Daniel Day aka Dapper Dan has been awarded with this years CFDA’s Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. Perhaps first thought after hearing this, one might question “why or how”? I heard some rumblings of discomfort, a few apparel designers might not been happy with that decision to recognize DD with this award. But on second thought, why not? This gentleman, long ago, effected a culture and added some bling where there was none. Being a designer comes with training and education. Today most designers can’t drape nor cut a pattern. My exposed school of training was the need to know all the technical aspects of design. You needed to know more than just an idea and have an assistant who knew how to sketch. But apparel fashion life has changed. Our NYC garment center is barely memorable, many brands are doing “streetwear” which still has me perplexed. Manufacturing and retail, are finding its place, as its respect for so many emerging design brands. Luxury, better goods, moderate to sustainability, all are reaching to succeed. All to say it’s a different day then yesterday. Watching all of the young brands getting opportunities recently. It’s exciting for many that dared to dream and now finally seeing light. There has been a shift to the benefit of others. Those who were under served or under recognized are now having their day. You can’t be mad at that. And seeing what’s being viewed, recognition is being rewarded. This is good. The Designers Hub that I founded in 2018, many of them are having a great moment that was not happening prior to 2020. The Hub consists of apparel and accessory designers of color. The journey of Dapper Dan has effected culture and his story alone is worth rewarding. Many things these days are not what we knew before. We must allow others to do what they do best and accept that truth to have value. I am accepting that in others as well. Live and let live. Be happy for what another has achieved. As it’s no real skin off your nose, otherwise it’s pure jealousy. Whats meant shall be. I am excited that the CFDA decided to recognize Dapper Dan (and so is Stephen Burrows) Congratulations to all !!! @dapperdanharlem @cfda

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Caption : Mr Daniel Day aka Dapper Dan has been awarded with this years CFDA’s Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. Perhaps first thought after hearing this, one might question “why or how”? I heard some rumblings of discomfort, a few apparel designers might not been happy with that decision to recognize DD with this award. But on second thought, why not? This gentleman, long ago, effected a culture and added some bling where there was none. Being a designer comes with training and education. Today most designers can’t drape nor cut a pattern. My exposed school of training was the need to know all the technical aspects of design. You needed to know more than just an idea and have an assistant who knew how to sketch. But apparel fashion life has changed. Our NYC garment center is barely memorable, many brands are doing “streetwear” which still has me perplexed. Manufacturing and retail, are finding its place, as its respect for so many emerging design brands. Luxury, better goods, moderate to sustainability, all are reaching to succeed. All to say it’s a different day then yesterday. Watching all of the young brands getting opportunities recently. It’s exciting for many that dared to dream and now finally seeing light. There has been a shift to the benefit of others. Those who were under served or under recognized are now having their day. You can’t be mad at that. And seeing what’s being viewed, recognition is being rewarded. This is good. The Designers Hub that I founded in 2018, many of them are having a great moment that was not happening prior to 2020. The Hub consists of apparel and accessory designers of color. The journey of Dapper Dan has effected culture and his story alone is worth rewarding. Many things these days are not what we knew before. We must allow others to do what they do best and accept that truth to have value. I am accepting that in others as well. Live and let live. Be happy for what another has achieved. As it’s no real skin off your nose, otherwise it’s pure jealousy. Whats meant shall be. I am excited that the CFDA decided to recognize Dapper Dan (and so is Stephen Burrows) Congratulations to all !!! @dapperdanharlem @cfda
Likes : 7280Bethann Hardison - 7.2K Likes - I am often told I am “cool”. When said to me, I wonder what does the person, who is saying it, what have they observed ? Often I am also told “I want to be you when I grow up”. Young and old have said as they marvel how I move through the life. Perhaps I was destined to finesse myself through or was it through parental education, a good amount of life teacher exposing me to the basic rules for a better life. Not financially better per se but culturally. Just the basic norms of how to behave. Trust me, knowing and having good manners can take you a long way. Unfortunately you perhaps know people who seem to be succeeding in their careers and do not have the good manners of a hog. Manners have amazing value. That to me is being cool. Willi Smith, deceased designer, had that “it” factor, of great manners and elegant class. I always marveled at that, he was young and just knew all the right things to say and do. To me that is the ultimate of cool. Being able to hold a conversation at a dinner party, remember a name, sending flowers, a hand written note, a token of appreciation. To me these are the most basic things to elevate your life, moving forward. Believe it or not comes great spiritual results. A person is happier internally. Being kind, helping another for no other reason then the obvious, just being conscious and nice gestures. It doesn’t get any more cool than that. One thing for sure, everyone is not meant to be cool unfortunately, otherwise it wouldn’t be special. But we all should try to be in the “cool club”. Efforts have perks. These listed I would say are small pearls of wisdom. Consider its like breathing, good for your overall health. *Elijah Cummings “the coolest” no doubt. Rest In Peace 🖤 #willismith #diahanncarroll #steveheitt #peterlindbergh #isabeltoledo #gonebutnotforgotten

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Caption : I am often told I am “cool”. When said to me, I wonder what does the person, who is saying it, what have they observed ? Often I am also told “I want to be you when I grow up”. Young and old have said as they marvel how I move through the life. Perhaps I was destined to finesse myself through or was it through parental education, a good amount of life teacher exposing me to the basic rules for a better life. Not financially better per se but culturally. Just the basic norms of how to behave. Trust me, knowing and having good manners can take you a long way. Unfortunately you perhaps know people who seem to be succeeding in their careers and do not have the good manners of a hog. Manners have amazing value. That to me is being cool. Willi Smith, deceased designer, had that “it” factor, of great manners and elegant class. I always marveled at that, he was young and just knew all the right things to say and do. To me that is the ultimate of cool. Being able to hold a conversation at a dinner party, remember a name, sending flowers, a hand written note, a token of appreciation. To me these are the most basic things to elevate your life, moving forward. Believe it or not comes great spiritual results. A person is happier internally. Being kind, helping another for no other reason then the obvious, just being conscious and nice gestures. It doesn’t get any more cool than that. One thing for sure, everyone is not meant to be cool unfortunately, otherwise it wouldn’t be special. But we all should try to be in the “cool club”. Efforts have perks. These listed I would say are small pearls of wisdom. Consider its like breathing, good for your overall health. *Elijah Cummings “the coolest” no doubt. Rest In Peace 🖤 #willismith #diahanncarroll #steveheitt #peterlindbergh #isabeltoledo #gonebutnotforgotten
Likes : 7211Bethann Hardison - 7K Likes - This past week I learned... *Madiba would have been 101yrs old *53,190 are imprisoned in US immigrant detention centers and ”45” is not getting enough backlash from sounding like a bigot. That it’s been 20 years since the death of Carolyn Bessette and John Kennedy Jr. Carolyn was a sweet friend of mine. We met when she worked for Calvin Klein as an in-house publicist. My office Bethann Mgmt Co. was at 36 N Moore St. a model agency. Though I was close to Calvin, Carolyn made my life easier and was helpful to my business. When Carolyn met John, she quit her job and moved in with him. John had taken residency on N. Moore. She wanted me to meet him, we did. Some days going to the office in the mornings I would see John, he would wave. One morning getting out of my convertible Volkswagen Beetle Bug, John walks by and says “Give her a call and wake her up”. Does she have an appt, I asked, No he said, just wake her up. I did. She and I would laugh. Somedays while in my office I would look up to see Caroline sitting outside on my platform loading zone. Waiting for me to notice and come out and talk. We would spend a little time catching up. I remember asking “how’s it going” ? Her answer “cats and dogs”. I smiled. A great answer to express a male and female getting familiar with each other. To this day...I use that expression in that manner with my thoughts of Carolyn. Such a blessing the love they had. He loved and protected her. Three days before the accident, I saw Carolyn up the street on N.Moore, she was low. She said John was having a tough time due to his cousin Anthony (Radziwill) was sick and dying who he was very close with. Spoke about 15 mins, they would be leaving in a few days to Martha Vineyard to a family wedding. She told me when they would get back, I told her I would already be in my home in Mexico. A long embrace and a promise on my return. Their plane that John was piloting was lost on their way to MV, Mass. and found days later, all dead including Carolyn’s sister. Devastated was I. Of cause this was a full on tragedy. Anyone who knew Carolyn knew a special soul and John was an exceptional young man. Truly two stars. A great lost. 🖤

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Caption : This past week I learned… *Madiba would have been 101yrs old *53,190 are imprisoned in US immigrant detention centers and ”45” is not getting enough backlash from sounding like a bigot. That it’s been 20 years since the death of Carolyn Bessette and John Kennedy Jr. Carolyn was a sweet friend of mine. We met when she worked for Calvin Klein as an in-house publicist. My office Bethann Mgmt Co. was at 36 N Moore St. a model agency. Though I was close to Calvin, Carolyn made my life easier and was helpful to my business. When Carolyn met John, she quit her job and moved in with him. John had taken residency on N. Moore. She wanted me to meet him, we did. Some days going to the office in the mornings I would see John, he would wave. One morning getting out of my convertible Volkswagen Beetle Bug, John walks by and says “Give her a call and wake her up”. Does she have an appt, I asked, No he said, just wake her up. I did. She and I would laugh. Somedays while in my office I would look up to see Caroline sitting outside on my platform loading zone. Waiting for me to notice and come out and talk. We would spend a little time catching up. I remember asking “how’s it going” ? Her answer “cats and dogs”. I smiled. A great answer to express a male and female getting familiar with each other. To this day…I use that expression in that manner with my thoughts of Carolyn. Such a blessing the love they had. He loved and protected her. Three days before the accident, I saw Carolyn up the street on N.Moore, she was low. She said John was having a tough time due to his cousin Anthony (Radziwill) was sick and dying who he was very close with. Spoke about 15 mins, they would be leaving in a few days to Martha Vineyard to a family wedding. She told me when they would get back, I told her I would already be in my home in Mexico. A long embrace and a promise on my return. Their plane that John was piloting was lost on their way to MV, Mass. and found days later, all dead including Carolyn’s sister. Devastated was I. Of cause this was a full on tragedy. Anyone who knew Carolyn knew a special soul and John was an exceptional young man. Truly two stars. A great lost. 🖤
Likes : 6975Bethann Hardison - 6.9K Likes - This one hurt... It’s taken me two days to get here to acknowledge someone who I knew and adored. I learned that my friend had transition. I left NY knowing she had not been well, prepared to hear the news, not prepared when I heard it. I learned on Tuesday morning here in Marrakech. So that evening I had a couple of tequilas because the day had been too sad, poured some beer out in corner of the courtyard, and wished someone I had known for three decades a beautiful flight. Someone who believed in the fact that my story must be told. Toni would say..”if I was still in publishing there be no way you wouldn’t have a book published. You are are too important not to tell your story”. That was years before the last waves of my achievements that probably confirmed how she felt and knew. We met in the late 70’s early 80’s through Ed Love, young actor/ dancer and dear friend to us both, who passed away too young. Toni was brilliant as you all can attest to...seeing all the accolades the last two days has been more then I have seen for any contemporary, she has left a stream of quotes and written words beyond any other, in my humble opinion. Tribe of Baldwin and Maya. Her interviews let you know, she never held back, she had no fear. She knew who she was. She wanted me to know who I was. To write it, share it, get it out. Toni encouraged us all to tell the story you would like to read. She knew I lacked the confidence, yet she would laugh at the idea that I would hesitate and not perform what she considered my duty. Toni and I were very much a like when it came to keeping it real. We had no problem speaking our minds, or speaking about other people to each other. The laughter, especially her laugh. A tough time was when her home buried to the ground in late 80’s or early 90’s and her eldest son’s death in 2010. Not easy to lose a child. Toni was a single mom like me, like many of us. She never felt she did a great job, but who of us think we did ? It just works out. She did so very well in the work, and received the recognition. I will always keep her in my heart. And I will write the book, for me, for you, for her. 8/5/19 she joined the ancestors. 🖤

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Caption : This one hurt… It’s taken me two days to get here to acknowledge someone who I knew and adored. I learned that my friend had transition. I left NY knowing she had not been well, prepared to hear the news, not prepared when I heard it. I learned on Tuesday morning here in Marrakech. So that evening I had a couple of tequilas because the day had been too sad, poured some beer out in corner of the courtyard, and wished someone I had known for three decades a beautiful flight. Someone who believed in the fact that my story must be told. Toni would say..”if I was still in publishing there be no way you wouldn’t have a book published. You are are too important not to tell your story”. That was years before the last waves of my achievements that probably confirmed how she felt and knew. We met in the late 70’s early 80’s through Ed Love, young actor/ dancer and dear friend to us both, who passed away too young. Toni was brilliant as you all can attest to…seeing all the accolades the last two days has been more then I have seen for any contemporary, she has left a stream of quotes and written words beyond any other, in my humble opinion. Tribe of Baldwin and Maya. Her interviews let you know, she never held back, she had no fear. She knew who she was. She wanted me to know who I was. To write it, share it, get it out. Toni encouraged us all to tell the story you would like to read. She knew I lacked the confidence, yet she would laugh at the idea that I would hesitate and not perform what she considered my duty. Toni and I were very much a like when it came to keeping it real. We had no problem speaking our minds, or speaking about other people to each other. The laughter, especially her laugh. A tough time was when her home buried to the ground in late 80’s or early 90’s and her eldest son’s death in 2010. Not easy to lose a child. Toni was a single mom like me, like many of us. She never felt she did a great job, but who of us think we did ? It just works out. She did so very well in the work, and received the recognition. I will always keep her in my heart. And I will write the book, for me, for you, for her. 8/5/19 she joined the ancestors. 🖤
Likes : 6859Bethann Hardison - 6.4K Likes - Reflecting on my time on earth and its results. As we grow, we learn, we experience and we respond to what life has offered. If you are full on in time, “fully grown”, how you see things now, oppose to how you might have seen them as a teenager or young adult differs. Experience, time, and wisdom, seems to be the defining factors. Surely for me, I recognize the patience I no longer have that I would have had ease to accept or perhaps even allow prior. In my early life I saw decency in every thing, would explain the actions of others to an acceptable place. Help other observers to try to see the good in the action of a scoundrel. I gained the nickname “mother Theresa” and “mayonnaise”. This being the Holy month of Ramadan it gifts you the opportunity to be introspective, this is the last week of that month. And if nothing more I want to recognize my time on earth and where I am today. To recognize how the action of others, not necessarily pointed at me, can offend me, to a place I lose respect. I need not tell them, I can live with it, realizing I don’t “like it or them”. My entire young life, I liked everyone. Even when I started my model agency in the 80’s I just dodged the emotions based on the not cool things that were done to challenge me or hurt my success. I didn’t turn the other cheek, I knew the mission and while being judged had no time to fixate. Most people would have had much to say. I was the target, I couldn’t. Even then I couldn’t judge or be angry it was more like surfing a wave. All to say the life now has found an observing eye and a voice to match. I want all who I love to be a certain way and those I don’t to be out of the way. Easy to want but it’s not up to me, unless you change your neighborhood, your environment your life and relationships. There lies the difference between youth and maturity. In your youth it’s not the choice to make. In maturity you can afford to make these decisions and accept the consequences of less being more. You have lived a life, who fits, stays. But somehow you are that same youth with the blessing of age, fortunate to have found your tribe. Queen you are, Teen you be.

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Caption : Reflecting on my time on earth and its results. As we grow, we learn, we experience and we respond to what life has offered. If you are full on in time, “fully grown”, how you see things now, oppose to how you might have seen them as a teenager or young adult differs. Experience, time, and wisdom, seems to be the defining factors. Surely for me, I recognize the patience I no longer have that I would have had ease to accept or perhaps even allow prior. In my early life I saw decency in every thing, would explain the actions of others to an acceptable place. Help other observers to try to see the good in the action of a scoundrel. I gained the nickname “mother Theresa” and “mayonnaise”. This being the Holy month of Ramadan it gifts you the opportunity to be introspective, this is the last week of that month. And if nothing more I want to recognize my time on earth and where I am today. To recognize how the action of others, not necessarily pointed at me, can offend me, to a place I lose respect. I need not tell them, I can live with it, realizing I don’t “like it or them”. My entire young life, I liked everyone. Even when I started my model agency in the 80’s I just dodged the emotions based on the not cool things that were done to challenge me or hurt my success. I didn’t turn the other cheek, I knew the mission and while being judged had no time to fixate. Most people would have had much to say. I was the target, I couldn’t. Even then I couldn’t judge or be angry it was more like surfing a wave. All to say the life now has found an observing eye and a voice to match. I want all who I love to be a certain way and those I don’t to be out of the way. Easy to want but it’s not up to me, unless you change your neighborhood, your environment your life and relationships. There lies the difference between youth and maturity. In your youth it’s not the choice to make. In maturity you can afford to make these decisions and accept the consequences of less being more. You have lived a life, who fits, stays. But somehow you are that same youth with the blessing of age, fortunate to have found your tribe. Queen you are, Teen you be.
Likes : 6396Bethann Hardison - 6.4K Likes - It’s said when someone leaves the earth it makes room for a new life. Yesterday I allowed Nick’s spirit to leave me as I embrace the new born of another. Days before days after. As I held this little one in my arms I said in her ear… ”welcome to our world..I promise to help protect you from all that appears shiny that ain’t gold..and from too much hype that can destroy character, and offer you discipline when needed…” These words I say early to this new spirit and will remind her from time to time as she grows. It’s my duty and it is expected of me. This is the daughter of my “daughter” Naomi, who I have known since she was 14yrs old. This is a gift that I know she will treasure eternally. I long to remain healthy for a good amount of years to come, to add continued guidance and support to you both. There is no greater birthday gift that I could bestow beyond my undying devotion to what is an extension of you. (Yet one is still to come) Happy Birthday my dear@naomi FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS 🎂🎁❤️ 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🌺 🌺

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Caption : It’s said when someone leaves the earth it makes room for a new life. Yesterday I allowed Nick’s spirit to leave me as I embrace the new born of another. Days before days after. As I held this little one in my arms I said in her ear… ”welcome to our world..I promise to help protect you from all that appears shiny that ain’t gold..and from too much hype that can destroy character, and offer you discipline when needed…” These words I say early to this new spirit and will remind her from time to time as she grows. It’s my duty and it is expected of me. This is the daughter of my “daughter” Naomi, who I have known since she was 14yrs old. This is a gift that I know she will treasure eternally. I long to remain healthy for a good amount of years to come, to add continued guidance and support to you both. There is no greater birthday gift that I could bestow beyond my undying devotion to what is an extension of you. (Yet one is still to come) Happy Birthday my dear@naomi FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS 🎂🎁❤️ 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🌺 🌺
Likes : 6374Bethann Hardison - 6.3K Likes - As we come away from Passover into the Resurrection of Easter Sunday and soon the holy month of Ramadan, we truly face a new day. To me this photo lends itself to the feeling of being pious, a sense of longing, which seems suitable during this stretch of religious observations. Taken last August ‘19 on the roof of my dwelling in Marrakech by Photogragher Pieter Henket. It’s the first time I have shared this image but somehow felt its spirit lent to this very moment in time, as I pray and dream for a better day then today. That scientists find their way to a vaccine for Covid-19. That the black-brown communities recognize that they/we are not beyond the virus. That we all learn from this experience, what needs to improve. No matter how big or small the effort or results, we need to make an effort to improve our lives. This is a wake up call and not let others die in vain. Best we think differently moving forward. Best we look at our love ones differently. Best we decide where to go from here if and when we survive this pandemic. I long for all, only wish I was capable of doing more. I can only share my wisdom through this medium. Love the passion and devotion of the first responders, who deserve our un-dying support by any means. Recognize all the celebrities, musicians, athletes, and others who are ringing the bell with their generosity and charitable efforts during this global “mind blow”. I am basically concern with the ignorance of others who are making light of this virus as they endanger others and themselves. I want to wake up in a new world when this is over, not return with a wipe of the brow. Too much has been sacrificed to return back with the attitude of “business as usual”. Praying for the universe and mankind to make a sharp u-turn. Sending my love and respect to all jewish, christian, muslim followers an all non-believers. This earth and its inhabitants needed a break but unfortunately at such a deadly and financial cost. #stayhome #changethecourse #flattenthecurve @pieterhenket @boomproductions @riaddarmoda @hardibabe @kadeemhardison

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Caption : As we come away from Passover into the Resurrection of Easter Sunday and soon the holy month of Ramadan, we truly face a new day. To me this photo lends itself to the feeling of being pious, a sense of longing, which seems suitable during this stretch of religious observations. Taken last August ‘19 on the roof of my dwelling in Marrakech by Photogragher Pieter Henket. It’s the first time I have shared this image but somehow felt its spirit lent to this very moment in time, as I pray and dream for a better day then today. That scientists find their way to a vaccine for Covid-19. That the black-brown communities recognize that they/we are not beyond the virus. That we all learn from this experience, what needs to improve. No matter how big or small the effort or results, we need to make an effort to improve our lives. This is a wake up call and not let others die in vain. Best we think differently moving forward. Best we look at our love ones differently. Best we decide where to go from here if and when we survive this pandemic. I long for all, only wish I was capable of doing more. I can only share my wisdom through this medium. Love the passion and devotion of the first responders, who deserve our un-dying support by any means. Recognize all the celebrities, musicians, athletes, and others who are ringing the bell with their generosity and charitable efforts during this global “mind blow”. I am basically concern with the ignorance of others who are making light of this virus as they endanger others and themselves. I want to wake up in a new world when this is over, not return with a wipe of the brow. Too much has been sacrificed to return back with the attitude of “business as usual”. Praying for the universe and mankind to make a sharp u-turn. Sending my love and respect to all jewish, christian, muslim followers an all non-believers. This earth and its inhabitants needed a break but unfortunately at such a deadly and financial cost. #stayhome #changethecourse #flattenthecurve @pieterhenket @boomproductions @riaddarmoda @hardibabe @kadeemhardison
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