Fashion and Lifestyle
Tarang Amin Laurie Lam Chairman, CEO Chief Brand Officer E.L.F. Beauty
After taking E.l.f. public in , Amin has grown the business over eightfold, strategically expanding it into a multi-brand portfolio that includes E.l.f. Cosmetics, E.l.f. Skin, Naturium, Well People and Keys Soulcare. Lam, with nearly years of experience building global brands, is responsible for E.l.f.’s global brand strategy, driving growth across all categories.
Alan Chikin Chow Content creator
Chow is an actor and digital content creator who currently owns the No. most-viewed Youtube channel in the U.S. with almost million subscribers. In he was listed as one of Forbes’ Top Creators and this year was named on the publication’s under list.
“Top Chef” host Kristen Kish with Season 21 special guest Matty Matheson from “The Bear.”
Peter Do Fashion designer & creative director Helmut Lang
Do joined Helmut Lang in May as the company’s creative director, and in the fall, he introduced the world to his creations and the future of what he had in mind for the brand. Do has redefined Helmut Lang, inspired by New York workwear and nods to the brand’s archives. Do’s latest collection was, according to the New York Times, “accomplished, accessible and very commercial.”
Asmita Dubey Chief digital & marketing officer L’oreal Groupe Han Wen Chief digital and marketing officer L’oreal USA
Dubey has pioneered augmented marketing founded on a strong digital core driven by data and AI to create the best consumer engagement with beauty. Wen oversees digital go-to-market-strategies, media planning and buying, and creating a center of excellence in content and digital services.
Tim Flores Genie Kwon Chefs Kasama
Partners Flores and Kwon launched Kasama, a bakery and modern Filipino restaurant in the East Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago, in July . It earned the first-ever Michelin star for a Filipino restaurant in . Meaning “together” in Tagalog, Kasama harmonizes both Kwon’s and Flores’ culinary backgrounds — Kwon’s as a pastry chef and Flores’ as a chef.
Hesam Hosseini CEO, evergreen & emerging brands Match Group
Hosseini oversees emerging brands, a portfolio of dating apps within the Match Group. During his years at Match Group, he has been the chief executive officer of several business units, including Match. Prior to Match, Hosseini was a startup founder and a consultant at Mckinsey & Co.
Kristen Kish Chef, author, TV host
Kish took over the “Top Chef” hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi — in Season , the show is still a Bravo powerhouse. Kish is also the chef and partner of Arlo Grey in Austin, Texas, and hosts and produces “Restaurants at the End of the World” on Nat Geo. Kish’s TV career began when she competed on and won Season of “Top Chef.”
Janet Yang oversees the Academy at a tumultuous time in the film business ... but has seen the growth of the Academy membership globally.
Faye Iosotaluno CEO Tinder
At Tinder, Iosotaluno is passionate about connecting people with new technologies that help enable more meaningful lives, experiences and relationships. She was previously the company’s chief operating officer. Isotaluno has also held positions at Match Group, Soundcloud, Viacom Media Networks, Warner Bros. and Time Warner.
Daniel Martin Makeup artist, beauty authority & social activist
With over years of experience as a makeup artist and beauty professional, Martin has a passion for education and self-improvement, and strives to achieve looks that highlight his clients’ natural beauty. Martin also serves as global director of artistry & education at Tatcha.
Anish Melwani Chairman and CEO LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
Melwani oversees and coordinates activities for over fashion houses. He is also a board member for brands such as Fresh, Marc Jacobs, Colgin Cellars, Starboard Cruise Services and Tiffany & Co. Before joining LVMH in , he was a senior partner in the New York office of Mckinsey & Co.
Jay Shetty Author, podcast host Chief purpose officer, Calm
Shetty is a global bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of “On Purpose” and an entrepreneur. Shetty has a following of over million users across social media platforms and seeks to translate ancient wisdom in contemporary terms, making it relatable, practical and accessible. He has written and released two books: ’s “Think Like a Monk” and ’s “ Rules of Love.”
Divia Thani Global editorial director Conde Nast Traveler
Thani, based in London, seeks to work at the intersection of travel, culture, arts, fashion, design and wellness. She believes in the power of a good story and that travel can change the way people think and experience the world.
Alok Vaid-menon Comedian, author, public speaker
Vaid-menon’s literary works include “Beyond the Gender Binary,” “Femme in Public” and “Your Wound, My Garden.” Menon’s advocacy for LGBTQ rights and the dismantling of traditional fashion norms have garnered them accolades including the ACLU Centennial Bill of Rights Award.
Gabriel Whaley Founder, CEO MSCHF
Whaley’s MSCHF is an art collective that has been recently making waves with their outlandish shoe releases. Some of their products include cologne that smells like WD-, the “Big Red Boot” and the “BWD Shoe,” a shoe that can be worn backward.
Hanya Yanagihara Editor-in-chief T: The New York Times Style Magazine
not only edits T, but is also the bestselling author of “A Little Life,” for which she was shortlisted for the Brooker Prize. A Los Angeles native, Yanagihara has written five books, including ’s “The People in the Trees.”
Deborah Yeh Global chief marketing officer Sephora Zena Arnold Chief marketing officer Sephora U.S.
Before joining Sephora in , Arnold most recently served as senior vice president, carbonated soft drinks, at Pepsico. and help exec posts at Kimberly-clark, Google, Kelloggs and Proctor & Gamble. Since joining Sephora in , Yeh has been instrumental in building a Sephora brand experience that is inspiring and inclusive.