The Leaders in Entertainment and Fashion Come Together to Honor Innovators for Their Accomplishments in Both Worlds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA (September 12, 2016) – Variety & WWD are celebrating the Second Annual StyleMakers on November 17^th at Quixote in West Hollywood, CA, presented by Mercedes-Benz and Anastasia Beverly Hills. The iconic publications are coming together with their partners to recognize and celebrate the creative behind-the-scenes talent in fashion, beauty and style that made an impact on the entertainment industry in the past year. For more than 100 years, Variety & WWD have been at the forefront of reporting news on the entertainment and fashion industries.

The StyleMakers celebration spotlights innovators whose work has been seen on hit shows like ‘The Voice’ and ‘Friends’ as well as in the pages of Vogue and Harper’s BAZAAR. Honorees to date include fashion designer Zuhair Murad, stylist Petra Flannery, hair stylist Chris McMillan and make-up artist Rachel Goodwin. Three other honorees will be announced in the upcoming months including – Costume Designer, Style Innovator – Female and Style Innovator – Male.

The event will also include two sets of conversations – one with fashion designer honoree Zuhair Murad and the second with the costume designer honoree, still to be announced.

“We’re delighted to be producing our second annual Stylemakers event, recognizing exceptional talents who are sitting right at the creative intersection of fashion and entertainment,” said Ed Nardoza, editor in chief of WWD.

“We are happy to collaborate with our sister publication, WWD, to honor the creative artists and influential talent at the forefront of the fusion of fashion and entertainment,” said Claudia Eller, co-editor in chief of Variety.

“It’s an honor to have such a significant presence at the second annual Stylemakers event,” said Anastasia Soare, Founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills, a presenting sponsor. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating top talent where fashion, beauty, and entertainment meet.”

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About Variety

Variety and Variety.com provide the industry with the most comprehensive coverage of motion pictures, television and the digital space. With respected and experienced news reporters in Los Angeles, New York and around the world, Variety marries its historic coverage of the entertainment business with a technologically advanced website and new weekly print edition, offering readers the in-depth news coverage needed to remain competitive in the ever-changing entertainment industry. The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, LA 411, NY 411 – is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.

About WWD:

For 100+ years WWD, a property of Fairchild Fashion Media, has been the daily media of record—and THE industry voice of authority—for senior executives in the global women’s and men’s fashion, retail and beauty communities, while also keeping informed the consumer media that cover the market. Often referred to as “the fashion bible,” WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, socialites, and trend-makers. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers with frequency, integrity, independence, spirited coverage, and a long tradition that demands staffers get the story right and that they also get it first.

ABOUT MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States.  MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 15 model lines ranging from the sporty CLA-Class four-door coupe to the flagship S-Class and the Mercedes-AMG GT S.

MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans and smart products in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com.

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS

Founded in 1997 by Romanian-born beauty entrepreneur Anastasia Soare, Anastasia Beverly Hills formulates, manufactures, and markets prestige color cosmetics for a passionately informed “prosumer” audience.  The company has received numerous accolades for cutting-edge product trends and industry-wide recognition for digital innovation.  Soare was first to introduce and patent the “Golden Ratio” method for eyebrow shaping, popularized by her famous celebrity clientele, which has become a landmark contribution to beauty history.

ABH cosmetics are available at anastasiabeverlyhills.com, Sephora, Macy’s, ULTA, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and select retailers in over twenty-five countries.