Kaylene Peoples has a conversation with Bryon Lars as he talks about his career as a fashion designer, his background, how he got started, and the celebrities he’s dressed. Designing for Barbie collectibles for Mattel was also a big part of his career and they discuss that, too. This is […]
Talk Agenda, Ep. 2 | Kevan Hall, the New President of the Black Design Collective
Kaylene Peoples interviews Kevan Hall, co-founder and the new president of the Black Design Collective. They chat about the fast-growing nonprofit and how the BDC has fared during Covid-19. There are many new exciting things on the horizon: new designers, and new opportunities. Kevan Hall, Octavius Terry-Sims, and new BDC […]
Talk Agenda, Ep.1 | Melanie Wise and Edition 6 of the Artemis Women In Action Film Festival
Kaylene Peoples interviews Melanie Wise about the 6th Edition of Artemis Women In Action Film Festival. A lot has changed but a lot has remained the same in 2021 for this groundbreaking festival that has brought us strong women characters in both film! “We’ve always done live events, brick and […]
Artemis Women In Action Film Festival Goes Virtual and More for 2021
The Artemis Women In Action Film Festival (AWIAFF) celebrates its 6th edition with a virtual film festival that continues its tradition of strong women characters. With official selections for narrative features, documentaries, shorts, screenplays, songs and compositions, the landscape of artistic work continues in the form of independent and unconstrained […]
The Fashion Whisperer, Episode 3: “The Carol Alt Factor”
Supermodel/Actress Carol Alt shines on the Winter 2021 Issue #14 cover of Agenda, titled “Comfy Cozy.” Carol and I have known each other for years. She is my hero and my friend. Recently turning 60, she crossed another milestone, and is still as sexy and vibrant as ever! Enjoy episode […]
ZOOM Ready with FLEKK Cosmetics
For millions of people, the new ‘normal’ requires them to sit in front of a computer or phone or camera… often through Zoom. Many people went from barely brushing their eyebrows, to scouring Youtube tutorials on how to set and light a space… and how put on makeup that wouldn’t […]
SCENT OF THE SEASON: FVITH
We are well into Autumn, which means an onslaught of the typical ‘seasonal’ fragrances: spice, earth, woods, and resin. The fragrance company FVITH was never one to wait for the perfect time to release a scent, but their lineup of mysterious smoky blends fit beautifully with the season… and perhaps […]
AW2020: ALL ABOUT LIPS
The Autumn/Winter season unleashed a collection of real superstars in the lipstick department. From rich, bold mattes to soothing satin formulas, the newest lipsticks to hit the market have to power to transform even the most mediocre pout. LISA ELDRIDGE is a professional makeup artist turned Youtube superstar, who has […]
SUQQU expands in Beautiful Color
The Japanese brand SUQQU has always been known among professional artists with international access, and true makeup connoisseurs. Recently, the brand has taken a strong foothold among mainstream influencers and bloggers. The surge is due in part to a notable new makeup collection for the Autumn/Winter season. But the true […]
Kasi Lemmons: Constructing the Remarkable Terrain of a True American Hero in the Film HARRIET
Harriet Tubman, a woman filled with immense bravery, freed 70 slaves with no casualties. Her 13 dangerous missions were accomplished through the Underground Railroad as legend is told. Ms. Tubman has finally become the modern-day hero she deserved to be almost two centuries ago. Kasi Lemmons directed (and co-wrote with […]