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23-05-2025
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Fondazione Prada Introduces 1.5 Million-euro Film Fund
MILAN — While tariffs looming over the film industry have led the conversation on the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, Miuccia Prada has quietly upped the ante of her commitment and support to the seventh art. On Wednesday, Fondazione Prada revealed the creation of the Fondazione Prada Film Fund, a 1.5-million-euro yearly effort aimed at supporting independent cinema and works of high artistic value, further enhancing the cultural institution's 20-year commitment to the field. More from WWD Skin Care Pioneer Ole Henriksen Announces 'The Glowing Man' Biopic in Cannes At the Cannes Film Festival, Chanel Seeks More Than Red Carpet Credits A New Documentary Dives Behind the Scenes at Akris 'Cinema is for us a laboratory for new ideas and a space of cultural education. For this reason, we have decided to actively contribute to the realization of new works and to the support of auteur cinema,' Prada, who is president and director of the foundation, said in a statement. 'For over 20 years, the Fondazione has been investigating these languages in different ways, thus advocating a free, demanding and visionary idea of cinema. Through this fund we intend to deepen and broaden a dialogue with creation and contemporary experimentation.' The fund will debut in the fall via a call for entries. Each year, a jury will select 10 to 12 feature films with no geographical or genre restriction, basing its picks on criteria including quality, originality and vision. The jury will decide the specific financing for each movie selected, addressing films in three different phases such as development, production and post-production. The ultimate goal is to support heterogeneous works in terms of language, production scale and artistic vision to contribute to the plurality and vitality of contemporary cinema. The project has been developed by Paolo Moretti, curator of Fondazione Prada's Cinema Godard program, director of the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes Film Festival from 2018 to 2022, head of the cinema department at ECAL — or École cantonale d'art de Lausanne — and director of Cinémas du Grütli in Geneva. He collaborated with Rebecca De Pas, a member of the selection committee at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and codirector of FiDLab — an international coproduction platform — from 2009 to 2019. This is the latest initiative in a long streak of film-related projects the cultural institution has launched to explore the art of filmmaking tracing back to the early 2000s. For instance, from 2003 to 2005, Fondazione Prada partnered with the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, presenting the preview of a film selection in New York and Milan, such as Chinese director Wong Kar-wai's feature film '2046.' From 2004 to 2006, in collaboration with the Venice Biennale, the foundation launched a film recovery and restoration program, involving a selection of forgotten or misunderstood Italian genre films shot between the '50s and the '70s; Chinese works distributed before the 1949 Revolution; rare films belonging to Japanese popular production, and Soviet musical comedy films from the 1930s to the '70s. Other projects through the years have ranged from Francesco Vezzoli's 'Trilogia della Morte' video installations inspired by two works by Pier Paolo Pasolini and presented in Venice and Milan to Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 'Flesh, Mind and Spirit' in 2009, featuring a selection of films that marked the director's education and artistic vision. This initiative paved the way for the 'Soggettiva' series of movie selections that has involved filmmakers such as Pedro Almodóvar, Danny Boyle and Ava DuVernay and artists such as John Baldessari, Damien Hirst, Goshka Macuga and Luc Tuymans, to name a few. The Fondazione Prada outpost in Milan itself is filled with movie references, starting from its highly Instagrammed café Bar Luce, designed by Wes Anderson and referencing two masterpieces of Italian Neorealism like Vittorio De Sica's 1951 film 'Miracle in Milan' and Luchino Visconti's 1960 movie ' Rocco and His Brothers.' In 2018, the cultural institution's Milan location launched a regular screening program in its movie theater, mixing classics, experimental works, previews and rare and restored movies. Masterclasses and public meetings with established and emerging figures on the international film scene — including Anderson and Almodóvar, as well as the likes of Spike Lee, Luca Guadagnino, Dario Argento, Alfonso Cuarón, Joanna Hogg and Xavier Dolan, to name a few — further contributed to drawing crowds to the movie theater. As reported, in 2023 Fondazione Prada renamed the theater Cinema Godard to pay permanent tribute to the French New Wave pioneer Jean-Luc Godard. The move followed in the footsteps of Fondazione Prada becoming the only international institution to host two permanent projects by the late Franco Swiss director. Both were specifically conceived for the Milan venue and personally supervised by the filmmaker during their installation in 2019. For 'Le Studio d'Orphée,' Godard relocated his atelier and recording and editing studio to Fondazione Prada, setting a living and working space bringing together the original technical equipment used for his last films from 2010 to 2019, as well as furniture, books, paintings and other personal items from his studio home in Rolle, Switzerland. Here, visitors have the opportunity of attending the screening of his 2018 feature film 'Le Livre d'image' in the physical place where it was created. For the elevator of Fondazione Prada's Torre tower, Godard conceived 'Accent-soeur,' an audio installation combining the soundtrack of 'Histoire(s) du cinema,' an eight-part video project the director began in 1988 and completed in 1998 that narrates the complex history of 'the seventh art.' Currently, American director, writer and visual artist Miranda July's research project 'A Kind of Language' is on display at Fondazione Prada's Osservatorio outpost in Milan's landmark Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade. Running until Sept. 8, the exhibition investigates the creative process that precedes a film's realization, showcasing storyboards and other preparatory materials. Up next is an immersive exhibition conceived by Iñárritu that will open Sept. 18 and run through Feb. 26, 2026, and which will delve into the cultural and cinematographic dimension of the director's first feature film 'Amores Perros,' released in 2000. Best of WWD Salma Hayek's Fashion Evolution Through the Years: A Red Carpet Journey [PHOTOS] How Christian Dior Revolutionized Fashion With His New Look: A History and Timeline Cannes Film Festival's French Actresses Whose Iconic Style Shines on the Red Carpet [PHOTOS]
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20-05-2025
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Ice Spice Partners With Revlon for First Fragrance Line
Ice Spice has scored her first fragrance deal, inking a partnership with Revlon Consumer Products. This will entail the four-time Grammy-nominated artist partnering with Revlon's experts to develop a bespoke fragrance line, the first of which is slated for release in 2026. More from WWD Skin Care Pioneer Ole Henriksen Announces 'The Glowing Man' Biopic in Cannes Bath & Body Works' New Off the Vine Scent Collection Confirms the Return of Tomato Girl Summer Why Jennifer Aniston Says 'No Gimmicks Needed' in Her Hair Care Brand LolaVie's First TV Campaign Ice Spice said: 'I have been a lifelong fan of Revlon and I am so excited to be partnering with them on my first fragrance. Revlon is an iconic brand that has a long history of innovation, and I am honored to work together with them to develop my fragrance line that embodies me and inspires fans to embrace their individuality.' For Revlon, now out of bankruptcy with much less debt, this reflects a renewed focus on accelerating its fragrance business. 'We are delighted to embark on this exciting new chapter with viral sensation and powerhouse talent Ice Spice. She is bold and innovative, just like Revlon, making this a perfect match,' said Michelle Peluso, chief executive officer of Revlon. 'This deal also marks a major step in the revitalization of Revlon's fragrance business and for the company's ambitious growth plans. Transforming our fragrance business with groundbreaking deals like this not only strengthens our portfolio but also allows us to reach new audiences. I can't wait to see what we create together.' Revlon's fragrance portfolio includes brands such as Elizabeth Arden, Juicy Couture, John Varvatos, Geoffrey Beene, Lucky Brand, Christina Aguilera, Elizabeth Taylor, Ed Hardy and Curve. Most recently it renewed its longstanding global licensing deal for Juicy Couture fragrances with Authentic Brands Group. As part of the deal, Revlon will continue to exclusively produce and market all Juicy Couture fragrance pillars worldwide. The new agreement also paves the way for an expanded product portfolio, with new launches planned across core fragrances. Revlon's beauty sales came in at $2 billion in 2024, according to WWD Beauty Inc's Top 100 Beauty Companies. Best of WWD Exploring Opportunities for Italian Artistic Perfumery Brands Fueguia 1833 Expands in Middle East, Gears Up for Paris Opening Penhaligon's Opens the Virtual Doors of Its Portraits Mansion
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16-05-2025
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Bobbi Brown, Lauren Bush Lauren and More Honored at Einstein College of Medicine Spirit of Achievement Luncheon
On Tuesday, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Women's Division hosted its annual Spirit of Achievement luncheon honoring makeup artist and Jones Road Beauty founder Bobbi Brown (trailblazer award honoree); founder and chief executive officer of lifestyle brand committed to solving world hunger Feed Lauren Bush Lauren (visionary award honoree), chair and professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Teresa Bowman Ph.D. (Ruth L. Gottesman award for scientific advancement honoree) and philanthropist and member of board of trustees at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Linda Altman (leadership award honoree). The event, held at the Rainbow Room in New York, is the longest running benefit luncheon in the city. Prior to the lunch, honorees and attendees mingled over mimosas and posed for the step-and-repeat. More from WWD Skin Care Pioneer Ole Henriksen Announces 'The Glowing Man' Biopic in Cannes All the Beauty Retail Expansions of 2025 Twelve Years After Hitting the Market, Men's Grooming Brand Harry's Is Launching a New Razor Both Brown and Bush Lauren were humbled to be honored with an award from an institution centered around science for their work in beauty and world hunger, respectively. 'I'm honored to share this award with some of my role models, from Eleanor Roosevelt to Gloria Steinem to Meryl Streep,' Brown said during her speech. 'I'm just a nice Jewish girl from Chicago who decided to become a makeup artist. How? Why am I in this room? I'm not sure.' Brown also joked that she hopes 'to tell all the other creative kids that don't get good grades in math and science, there is hope….I'm very honored, especially for someone that got Ds in science to get this science award. It's pretty amazing, but it's really about all the amazing doctors and women that make a big difference.' Ahead of the event, Bush Lauren said: 'I'm very honored to be honored with Bobbi, who's an old friend of mine, and just from an amazing organization doing really important research and clinical care. It's a little surreal, to be honest.' Like Brown, Bush Lauren was humbled by the array of past honorees, which also include Donna Karan, Diane von Furstenberg, Evelyn Lauder and Iris Apfel. Bush Lauren added: '[It's] an honor in itself to be considered amongst those women. For me, I've just been held up and lifted up by so many women, obviously my mom, my family, my sister, my girlfriends and fellow female entrepreneurs have like been my little tribe during the last 20 years of building Feed. Without them and that support Feed certainly would not be here.' While Brown and Bush Lauren were honored for their successes, the focus throughout the event was on the scientific advancements coming out of the college, including Bowman's research on blood stem cells via zebrafish, which respond similarly to humans. Best of WWD The Best Makeup Looks in Golden Globes History A Look Back at Golden Globes Best Makeup on the Red Carpet, From Megan Fox to Sophia Loren [PHOTOS] The Best Hairstyles in Golden Globes History
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14-05-2025
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Skin Care Pioneer Ole Henriksen Announces ‘The Glowing Man' Biopic in Cannes
CANNES, France — Skin care guru Ole Henriksen is readying for a closeup of his life. The Danish businessman, self-help author and TV personality is prepping to go into production on a biopic titled 'The Glowing Man,' backed by executive producer Niels Juul with a screenplay written by British author James Wyllie. More from WWD Bath & Body Works' New Off the Vine Scent Collection Confirms the Return of Tomato Girl Summer Halle Berry, Juliette Binoche Wave the French Flag at Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony Eva Longoria in Beaded Tamara Ralph Gown, Heidi Klum in Floral Elie Saab and More Cannes Film Festival 2025 Red Carpet Arrivals Juul, former managing director of Von Dutch and chief executive officer of Hot Tuna, moved into film in 2008. Since then he's been behind a series of Martin Scorsese projects, including 'Silence,' 'The Irishman' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon.' He also worked on Michael Mann's 'Ferrari,' starring Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz under his No Fat Ego banner. The Henriksen project was launched at a splashy boat party in the Cannes harbor where the trio discussed the project. 'He is an icon, a hero. He is humble. People think he's a jumping clown with a skin care [brand], but this man has done more for gay rights than you could possibly imagine,' Juul said. 'There's a story here you want to watch.' Henriksen relayed a story of his battle with U.S. immigration authorities for legal status to remain as an openly gay man at a time when it was illegal. Homosexual orientation was categorized as 'psychopathic personality' and grounds for deportation from 1967 to 1990. Henriksen added that this story is in the script, in which he details the fight and psychological examinations he had to undergo before the law was overturned. Still, the film will not be a drama. Instead, the team framed it as an ebullient film with musical touches and a strong soundtrack featuring songs from gay icons of the times, including Diana Ross and David Bowie — both of whom became personal pals and clients of Henriksen. 'This is really a movie that's about inspiring the audience to also go out there and fulfill their dreams to express yourself the way you need to express yourself. Be proud of the person you are. Keep your head high, have fun, laugh. Have a sense of humor about yourself,' he said of the film's anticipated 'feel good' vibe. 'The truth is, we're gonna pick as many songs as we can afford,' joked Juul. The film will also include the original song 'Dope' by Danish duo Puls, on which Henriksen was featured. The song became a hit in his native Denmark in 2011. The team also hopes to enlist some of his famous friends such as Sylvester Stallone and Cher for cameos. Henriksen's brand was acquired by LVMH's Kendo beauty division in 2011. Juul said the project has the full support of the group. 'We work with them, very actively. [They are] incredibly supportive, providing us with the skin care, making sure that all is respected,' he told WWD. He will look at marketing options with the group. 'If there is anything we can do to do co-branding, co-marketing with Sephora, absolutely we will.' Henriksen said that working with Kendo has allowed him freedom to develop his product and personality. 'What's great about LVMH is they are brilliant at highlighting the DNA of each and every brand they own. They want to bring that to life. They want to give you bigger biceps, muscles to grow, and they never step in and say, 'We have to change,'' he said. However, both were clear that the film will be a true biopic and not an ad. 'How do you work with a brand? Well, you do that carefully…I would like LVMH to be happy,' he said. 'Because why can't a brand tell a story without it being a commercial? If the story is good, there's no reason why we cannot work with LVMH.' Juul added that coming from a fashion business background, he understands the concerns that brands can have around a film. He said that the movie is not currently being financed by LVMH or its 22 Montaigne film division, but that when the script is finalized with talent attached, that topic may be revisited. 'I cannot sell a movie in the current marketplace as drama. Forget about it. If I want to do a $10 million movie, forget it. The algorithms are going to tell you, go f–k yourself, give me Kate Winslet,' Juul said on the need for star power. Juul is in the process of casting and has a specific A-list actor on his radar, but the project is due to be shot 30 percent in Danish and 70 percent in English. Ensuring that the actor can learn some Danish is a key criterion for the role. The script is nearly finished, Juul said, and the film is expected to go into production this fall. The team is currently in talks with Danish production company Nordisk Film. Juul added that he misses the fast pace of the fashion industry and working on seasonal collections. 'I gotta be honest with you, I like the movie business, but I miss product,' he said. 'I love fashion.' The executive said he is also working on a project with the Valentino brand, as well as Adidas, which will be announced later this week in Cannes. Best of WWD The Best Makeup Looks in Golden Globes History A Look Back at Golden Globes Best Makeup on the Red Carpet, From Megan Fox to Sophia Loren [PHOTOS] The Best Hairstyles in Golden Globes History
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14-05-2025
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Halle Berry's 2025 Cannes Film Festival Looks So Far: Chanel Skirt Suit, Jacquemus Stripes and More
Halle Berry entered a new chapter of her style journey upon arrival at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on Monday. The Oscar-winning actress serves on the jury, led by Juliette Binoche, for this year's film festival. For each high-profile event at the festival, the actress, in collaboration with stylist Maryam Malakpour, will style fresh attire — a task the actress previously described to WWD as 'overwhelming.' 'It's a bit overwhelming because it is the biggest world stage, and so there is a sense of 'we have to get this right. We have to find things befitting of this moment and what this festival means to the world,'' Berry told WWD in an exclusive interview. 'So it's something that we've taken really seriously, and I've had a lot of fun doing it and wanting to make sure, because it is Cannes, that it stays chic and elevated and elegant. That's what Cannes at least represents to me,' Berry said. More from WWD Selena Gomez Styles the Little Black Dress in Thom Browne, Teyana Taylor Marries Denim With Eye-catching Gold Hardware in Schiaparelli and More From the 2025 Disney Upfront Event Skin Care Pioneer Ole Henriksen Announces 'The Glowing Man' Biopic in Cannes Halle Berry, Juliette Binoche Wave the French Flag at Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony Ahead, WWD takes a closer look at Berry's 2025 Cannes Film Festival looks so far. For the opening ceremony of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Berry wore a sleeveless design courtesy of Jacquemus. The floor-length dress comes courtesy of the label's spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, which debuted during Paris Fashion Week in January. The trapeze dress is made of silk organza fabric with vertical black and white stripes. The dress gathered in the back with Rond-Carré Bijoux. Berry meant business in a Chanel look for the official jury photo call. The actress wore a coordinated tweed suit in black with flecks of white. The ensemble included a jacket with a ruffled waist detail, collar and details at the cuffs and hem of the look. The jacket included buttons down the front placket and two waist pockets. Upon arrival at the 2025 jury dinner, Berry styled a look courtesy of Alexandre Vauthier's spring 2025 couture collection, which made its debut as part of Paris Couture Week in January. The ensemble featured a dramatic blouse comprised of swinging fringe fabric in black and shimmering silver beaded strands. The base of the loose blouse added textural contrast with black feather detailing. Berry coordinated the look with a pair of black, wide-leg trousers. The actress accessorized her attire with a pair of red, pointed-toe heels for further color contrast. Back in 2006, Berry made her Cannes Film Festival red carpet debut. The actress attended the 'X-Men: The Last Stand' premiere wearing a champagne-toned halter dress with a plunging neckline and beaded bodice. The dress included a cinched waist and soft, semi-sheer fabric for the skirt. View Gallery The 2025 Cannes Film Festival begins Tuesday and concludes May 24. Films premiering at this year's festival include Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Julia Ducournau's 'Alpha' and Lynne Ramsay's 'Die, My Love.' Launch Gallery: Cannes Film Festival 2025 Red Carpet: Bella Hadid Goes Blonde, Halle Berry Sees Stripes and More Photos, Live Updates Best of WWD 'Queen of Cannes' Bella Hadid's Cannes Looks: All the Dresses, Live Updates [PHOTOS] Celebrities in Calvin Klein Ad Campaigns Through the Years: Cooper Koch, Bad Bunny, Kendall Jenner & More [PHOTOS] Joan Rivers: Remembering Her Life and Style in Photos
