Bethann Hardison

Bethann Hardison Instagram – Slowly catching up to the British Vogue feature editorial celebration.
Edward @edward_enninful told me “you are loved”. While I was basking in my glory, waiting to receive the BV images, I was working on my documentary (will share that later).
But this supportive audience was so appreciative of me being recognized in this way your love was outpouring. Close allies were re-posting so fast and the comments, were hundreds.
I was trying to keep up.
But here I am to say how proud
I am of this feature commissioned by the EIC of BV.
It was a special shoot because
I was asked to choose all of the production team except the editor/stylist Dena @denagia.
I chose the Photograper @sharifhamza, makeup @porschefabulous, hair @edrisjustedris, and the writer @joanmorgan. I knew all except the Photograper Sharif who was an assistant of Steven Klein for 5 years.
Once I learned that, I wanted us to meet and I decided. Unique moment because it was all our first time working with British Vogue. We went in as “new bees” and had a spiritual and joyful day.
One of the comments on a post …said “it was about time recognizing Ms Bethann in this way. Finally”.
I thought, I have been recognized often. But on second thought, not like this. It is important and social media responded, and rightfully so. No matter who you are, if you do good, beyond yourself and live long enough to tell a tale or two, things happen.
These images are three of six, and I especially like that tag line “Mother of Industry”…it’s undeniable. It seems to be the way I have rolled.
Thank you British Vogue, Edward. Sarah, Dena, Sharif, Porsche, Edris, Joan.
Just to say it’s was an exceptional experience from the COVID testing, the fitting, the shoot day, entire production, the head wraps and hat tilts all created and controlled by the genius styling of Dena G.
All by GUCCI.
All and all a very special experience, never to be forgotten. | Posted on 18/Apr/2021 11:53:34