Invisible Beauty
The essential memoir of fashion pioneer Bethann Hardison, Invisible Beauty shines a spotlight on one of the fashion industry’s most influential icons. As a Black model, agent, and entrepreneur, Hardison (born 1942) has pushed the boundaries of fashion culture and has been at the forefront of progress throughout her career. In her lifetime, the singular and unapologetic Hardison has seen the pendulum swing toward and away from the Black model.
A panel discussion follows the film.
- Andrea Bonner, chair of the Consumer Arts & Sciences Center of Excellence at Houston Community College
- Amarie Gipson, Houston-born arts worker and creative entrepreneur
- Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty and celebrity makeup artist
- Autumn Johnson, moderator and guest programmer of the “Through the Lens” film series
Community partners: Houston Museum of African American Culture and Houston Community College, Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising
Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris, The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation, and the Vaughn Foundation.
Generous funding is provided by The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Nina and Michael Zilkha; Lois Chiles; Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Ms. Laurence Unger; L’Alliance Française de Houston; and ILEX Foundation.
Invisible Beauty
Directed by Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng
(USA, 2023, 115 minutes, in English)
Brown Auditorium Theater, digital, CC