Invisible Beauty: How I Diversified The Fashion Industry

Fashion trailblazer Bethann Hardison has long challenged the industry to confront exclusion and embrace diversity. From breaking barriers as a model to mentoring generations of talent, her purpose is powerfully captured in her acclaimed documentary Invisible Beauty. In this conversation with e.l.f. Cosmetics CMO Kory Marchisotto, Hardison reflects on her journey, the progress made, and the work still ahead. Together, they’ll explore how fashion and beauty brands can champion representation authentically—and why true inclusion is not just a social imperative, but a creative and commercial one.