Coach has been celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a short film “Fifty Years Proud,” celebrating fifty years of Pride in New York City, which began airing on their social channels on Monday June 24th. The film was shot in NYC and features dancers from New York’s LGBTQ+ community, interviews with key figures along with archival footage of New York Pride celebrations from decades past. The film also features stories of inspiring young people involved with the Hetrick-Martin Institute, a nonprofit that provides resources to help LGBTQ+ youth in and around New York. As part of Coach’s “Dream It Real” initiative, a promise to support the next generation as they envision and create the future they know is possible, the Coach Foundation honored Pride with a donation to the institute, its partner for the sixth consecutive year.

Coach collaborated with highly talented director Kevin Calero, choreographer Tanisha Scott, stylist Chris Campbell, makeup artists Jacen Bowman and Tiffany The Artist and hair stylist Yusef Williams. Featured dancers include Shernita Anderson, Marti Gould Cummings, Honey LaBeija, Naquan Nash, Hisham Qumhiyeh and Marc Royale, with a soundtrack including five decades of LGBTQ+ icons Gloria Gaynor, Arthur Russell, Crystal Waters and Peaches. Interviews in the series include Flotilla DeBarge, Kate Frawley & Cynthia Russo, Gisella Xtravaganza, Charlene Incarnate, David Sabshon & Jay Toole. 

The Beauty Influencers would like to give a special shout out to MUA’s Jacen Bowman and Tiffany the Artist for their participation in this effort.

Jacen Bowman with Patrick Starrr at the Love Ball representing MAC Cosmetics

Jacen learned at an early age learned the importance of accepting – and loving – who you are. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, his mother instilled in him the philosophy that, “Everyone is different, be true to yourself in order to achieve who you are and what you want to be. But you must be comfortable in your own skin.” This statement has become the mantra by which he lives and the power behind it has led to his incredible success. He has rapidly become one of the industry’s most dynamic and in demand talents. With his passion for art, color, and design, along with his contagious enthusiasm and magnetic personality, it is no surprise that some of the world’s top celebrities are starting to turn to him to prepare for their most important career moments.

Jacen is a beauty contributor for FOX 29 WTXF Good Day Philadelphia, and work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Uptown Magazine,Vibe, Vibe Vixen, The Goods, and Nylon. He has also worked with several designers such as Thesepinklips, Patricia Fields, Gucci, Coach, Christian Dior and Badgley Mischka.  Jacen has worked as Lead Make-up Artist for Oscar Nominated Film “I am Not Your Negro”. He has also worked for several cosmetic brands including MAC Cosmetics, Laura Geller, Smashbox and Kevyn Aucion. While working for these brands, he was able to perfect his craft, and gain experience as a beauty expert. Jacen also had the opportunity to work with Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton during her 2016 “Hillary for American Campaign,” where he helped develop several campaign advertisements, one featuring the actor Tony Goldwyn. 

Tiffany with Sinia B. Alaia and Anna Wintour at the “Battle of the Legends” voguing competition at The Met organized by ballroom historian Jack Mizrahi in honor of PRIDE (photo credit: TENz magazine)

Tiffany is a NYC based Professional Makeup Artist & Creative Director. She was trained by the top educators and artists in the industry.  Midwestern, she is “hungered by the passion of expression through the arts, and believes in growth and high elevation.” As a representative of the LGBT Ballroom scene, she has ripped and vogued the runways with her up-and-coming legendary status. Her drive and commitment to succeed in-both artistry and education has brought her to instruct clients and brands including Anastasia Beverly Hills, Stila Cosmetics, Aveda and Sephora incorporating what she has learned in the industry and in The LGBT Ballroom culture.

​Tiffany’s work has not only been featured in the Coach Pride PSA Artist & Talent, but Nike’s “Be True” campaign as well. She was also the featured guest Ballroom Makeup Artist for FX Pose. Tiffany’s work has worked with brands including Stila Cosmetics, Milkmakeup and Unicornsnot. Her clients include Coach, Nike, Equinox, Kimpton Hotels, Stila Cosmetics, Cynthis Rowley, OPI, Takiemoto Cosmetics, and Dr Brandt.  Her celebrity work includes Cynthia Rowley, Danielle Polanco, Sharaya J, Willie Taylor, India Carney, Kat Tat (Chicago INK), Leiomy Maldonado, and Jack Mizrahi. Her work has been published in L’Officiel, Nylon, Jute, and Sicky and she has appeared on TV Shows at FX POSE Season 1 & 2, Chicagoliscious VH1, and Chicago Ink Season 4

You can follow Jacen on Instagram @jacenbowman and Tiffany @tiffanytheartist

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COACH PLATINUM —A new fragrance for men inspired by the spirit of the open road

Shot against the skyline of New York City—the start and end point of every great American road trip, the scenes from the new ad campaign evoke the confident and magnetic energy of the Coach man.

The fragrance opens with fresh notes of Black Pepper Oil, Pineapple and Juniper Berries. The heart reveals a distinctive blend of masculine, floral notes—Clary Sage and Geranium, richly contrasted with refined woods—Cashmeran, Patchouli and Sandalwood and an addictive leathery vanilla accord, creating a warm, sensual and elegant signature.

Coach Platinum is inspired by an American road trip that begins and ends in New York. Dynamic and warm, it embodies the Coach man’s adventurous side.

“I wanted to create a scent that captured the elegant way of life of a man who loves to escape from New York to feel the unique sensation of coming back to town.” –Bruno Jovanovic, perfumer, Coach Platinum

THE NOTES

Top: Black Pepper Oil, Pineapple, Juniper Berries

Heart: Cashmeran, Clary Sage, Geranium

Base: Vanilla Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood

Perfumer: Bruno Jovanovic

THE BOTTLE

Wrapped in mirrored metal, the bright silver bottle is a luxurious design object celebrating Coach’s iconic codes. The turnlock-shaped spray cap nods to the original closure that first appeared on Coach bags in 1954, while Coach’s horse and carriage is embossed on the smooth glass surface. Slightly transparent when held to the light, the bottle represents the cool, magnetic personality of the Coach guy.

THE PACKAGING

Coach Platinum’s packaging contrasts texture and color with smooth brushed aluminum and dark grained leather. The iconic horse and carriage logo speaks to the legacy of Coach leathercraft.

THE COACH STORY

Coach, the original American house of leather, was founded in 1941 in the heart of Manhattan. Today, it is a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, with a long-standing reputation built on quality craftsmanship. Defined by a free-spirited, all-American attitude, the brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach. All over the world, the Coach name is synonymous with effortless New York style.

PRICE & AVAILABILITIES

EDT Natural Spray 90 ml / 3.0 fl. oz.        $92.00

EDT Natural Spray 50 ml / 2.0 fl. oz         $72.00

Available at Macy’s and Belk –  September 2018

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