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Moden for More Birthdays Campaign

 
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but is also a time to raise awareness for all cancers. The American Cancer Society has been working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

The movement for more birthdays is about everyday people coming together to make a difference. This year more than 11 million cancer survivors will celebrate another birthday, and to continue this cause the American Cancer Society has teamed up with artists and musicians to raise money for research.

Swedish illustrator Kari Moden sent BSF some pictures of her contribution to the ACS campaign. Her artwork  features 9 silhouettes of women who have colorful targets on their breasts. As for her inspiration behind her work, she states:

"I made this for all the women whose lives have been saved by breast cancer screenings."

There are a number of items on sale featuring Moden's illustration including a print, a poster, and wrapping paper. Moden is no stranger to contributing to good causes. She participated in the Gap (Product) Red Campaign last year as well. Join the movement by signing up at MoreBirthdays.com.

 
Visit Kari Moden's website for more info.

Kicks and more by Kehinde

Famed contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley and Puma Africa have teamed up with with a new collection of footwear, apparel and accessories.

Known for his graphic prints, and realistic portraits depicting African Americans, Wiley has long been recognized internationally for his work. This New York native has a MFA from Yale and his works are featured in museums nationwide.

The Puma collection can be previewed online and to learn more about Kehinde visit his website.

BSF EVENT: HBO Black List Screening

Last night, HBO premiered its third installment in a three-part documentary series called The Black List Project at the Paley Center for Media in New York City. The Black List features intimate portrait-interviews with some of today's most accomplished and influential African Americans. The Project not only includes the film series but also a book with portraits taken by photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders.  The interviews in the film were conducted by Elvis Mitchell.

Among those in attendance were Oscar nominee Lee Daniels, Rev. Al Sharpton, LaTanya Richardson, Faye Wattellton, Majora Carter, and Dr. Michael Lomax.

During the profile of fashion model Beverly Johnson, she discusses how the industry made a big deal about her being the first black model to land the cover of Vogue when at the time she'd already graced the covers of magazines like Glamour numerous times.

She said it infuriated her that it had taken so long for a black model to be accepted by Vogue, but it angered her even more when the media referred to her as the top black model. As she pointed out - she was THE top model at the time - black or white.

Johnson says she overcame the struggles and the challenges of the fashion industry, and life in general  by not giving up and simply putting "one foot in front of the other."

Other profiles revealed in Vol 3 include John Legend, Hill Harper, Lee Daniels, Whoopi Goldberg, Debra Lee and Dr. Michael Lomax.

For a closer look into the lives of fashion contributors Patrick Robinson of the Gap, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs visit -The Back List Project.

The half hour show will air nationwide on HBO February 8th at 8:30pm.

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HBO's 'The Black List: Volume Three' to air on Feb. 8

HBO will air 'The Black List: Volume Three' on Feb. 8 to celebrate Black History Month.

The Black List:Volume Three - the latest installation of HBO's critically acclaimed Black List documentaries presents an all new set of dramatic portraits featuring some of today's most fascinating and influential African Americans, who share their stories and insights into the struggles triumphs and joys of black life in the U.S.

The film is a collaboration between celebrated portrait photographer and filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, who direct a, and award-winning journalist Elvis Mitchell, who interviews such notables as fashion model Beverley Johnson, as well as Lee Daniels, Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend, Debra Lee, and Hill Harper.

For more information visit HBO.com

Fashion and beauty entrepreneur crowned in Harpers Bazaar

 
 Harpers Bazaar is as known for its Fabulous at Every Age feature as Glamour is known for its Dos and Don'ts column. In August, Bazaar kicked off a nationwide search for America's chicest women, ages 20 and up, and five finalists — one woman from each age group: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s — were selected. 

Trinette Faint, a photographer,model and entrepreneur from Somerville, Mass., was named the grand prize winner and received a $10,000 prize. Faint said she's never felt more fabulous than in her 30s. "I've figured out who I am," she said, noting that she recently completed a master's degree at Emerson University. Faint also mentioned in the February issue of Bazaar that she was excited to launch and promote her online beauty store lovehue.com. 

The site features photos of women with various skin tones and hair colors and textures, and allows you to match your look with one of theirs. Once you pick the perfect hue, a list of the hair and beauty products that complement your style is presented. The site also features a number of organic beauty brands.

Visit http://trinettefaint.com/ for her photography and for more information.

Gap Features Pop Illustrations by Kari Moden in (Product) Red Campaign

Bringing unique style and diversity to the perfect t-shirt, Gap introduced original designs from 12 artists for its fall (PRODUCT) RED Artist Edition T-Shirt collection.

The featured artists range from the established to the up-and-coming and include James Jean, Geoff McFetridge, Non-Format by Kjell Ekhorn and Jon Forss, Deanne Cheuk, Keiko Itakura, Kari Moden, nomoco, James Joyce, Stephen Kelleher, Stina Persson, David Hollier and Celia Calle.

Swedish illustrator Kari Moden is a BSF favorite. She is inspired by pop art, fashion, and South American poster design. With a great sense of color, she uses her bold and expressive style to mix simple shapes with type.We love her illustrations that feature brown girls awash in pop colors like pink, purple, green, and blue.

Thanks to Gap for bringing her work to our attention and to continuing to give back to Africa in such creative and innovative ways.

Go (Product) Red!