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Ask Me Anything | ISAMAYA FFRENCH

British makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench has carved out a reputation as one of the most innovative voices in the business with an approach that is far from standard soft glam. From her early days exploring body painting while working at a theater company to creating three-dimensional, prosthetic designs, she has redefined the boundaries of makeup as a medium, taking it to heights once unconceived outside of hours-long sessions in Hollywood. Her collaborations with industry titans like Mert & Marcus and Steven Klein further honed her understanding of lighting, beauty, and storytelling while also instilling in her the confidence to approach beauty on her own terms. That essential foundation had led her to collaborations with major fashion publications, including Dazed, i-D, W, and Vogue while consulting for a heavy-hitting list of brands before she finally decided to go out on her own two years ago. Ffrench’s eponymous makeup brand, ISAMAYA, is known for its provocative and boundary-pushing themes–whether it’s BDSM-inspired designs or daringly phallic-shaped lipstick—and challenges traditional notions of beauty and censorship. Through her work, both on set and in product creation, Ffrench continues to push the conversation forward, proving that beauty is not just an aesthetic but a powerful tool for self-expression and cultural critique. Shot by Kloss Films in London, Models.com spoke to the artist at home to discuss her progressive brand, her impressive collaborations, and her unconventional approach to beauty.

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Jacquemus: A Coming of Age Story

The designer joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed on stage at BoF VOICES 2024 to share how he has built a successful independent business in such a competitive environment, understand his plans for the future and settle some of the rumours and speculation. When Simon Porte Jacquemus came on to the scene in 2009, he did so with a bang. The French designer’s playful take on Parisian fashion draws inspiration from 20th century sculpture, the French New Wave, and sunny afternoons in Marseille. His creations have catapulted him and his label into stardom, with the brand’s campaigns often going viral on social media. “It’s [all about] having fun,” said Jacquemus. “Having fun is being creative, it's going one step aside and it's playing with the system.”

Isabelle Huppert’s Closet Picks

The legendary actor returns to the Criterion Closet, where she shares her love for independent American gems such as Barbara Loden’s WANDA and Michael Roemer’s NOTHING BUT A MAN, talks about Roberto Rossellini’s work with Ingrid Bergman, and selects Italian cinema classics I KNEW HER WELL and JULIET OF THE SPIRITS.

Erményi Mátyás: Books I should have read

ACB Gallery (Budapest) in collaboration with animation director Máté Fillér related to the latest solo exhibition of painter Mátyás Erményi entitled "Books I Should Have Read". Narrator: Mátyás Erményi Interview, translation: Zsolt Miklósvölgyi Special thanks to Kata Balázs and András Heszky

BHAGYA SIVARAMAN

Sivaraman is a creative coach, self-taught inter-disciplinary artist, and an entrepreneur. She runs her own creative business in the combination of Healing, Fine, and Wearable arts. Her wearable art form sees the creation of contemporary handmade jewellery that is unique, created with intention and intuition to champion for unapologetic self- expression. Sivaraman uses polymer clay as a medium to fiercely express her love and curiosity for innumerable shapes and colours in the form of modern-day statement jewellery. Playing with clay also serves as her personal restorative practice of the mind.

In Your Face: Interview: Ryder Ripps

Ryder Ripps is an American conceptual artist, programmer, and creative director.

Joan Rivers finds humor in being yourself

On November 16, 2006, Joan Rivers spoke about her experience as a female comic in the early 60s and finding her comedic voice. Interview conducted by director Michael Kantor for the six-hour PBS comedy series, “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009).

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Erik Yvon

Erik Yvon is a Melbourne / Naarm-based fashion designer redefining perceptions of femininity and masculinity. His bold, transeasonal pieces are a dynamic combination of colours, prints, shapes and textures – drawing inspiration from art, his everyday surroundings, and origins in the island of Mauritius. Having completed a Bachelor of Fashion Design at RMIT University in 2014, Erik gained experience training under iconic Australian labels such as Romance Was Born and Neo Dia. From here, he continued to find success in national design competitions such as The Wool Awards and the Australian Fashion Awards. Yvon launched his eponymous label in 2017 with a focus on sustainable and ethical production. Each piece is made to order, and every collections includes collaboration with some of Australia's brightest textile and jewellery designers. His works have a appeared in countless editorials and runways – recently opening the Next Gen Runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (2021). As he continues to expand his reach across the globe, he hopes to continue to share stories of diversity and joy through his incomparable style and personality.