Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York

AB+DM is the award-winning fashion photography duo of Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice. Their work spans fashion, portraiture, and culture, with images published in Vanity Fair, Interview, InStyle, Essence, TIME, and the American and British editions of GQ. Their subjects include Zendaya, Viola Davis, Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway, and Simone Biles. Drawing on their individual experiences and shared creative vision, Barber and Maurice build personal connections with the people they photograph. That collaborative approach shapes imagery that reflects both their subjects and the world they hope to create.

Los Angeles, California

Allison Williams is an actress, producer, and activist known for her roles in Jordan Peele’s Get Out, HBO’s Girls, and the horror thriller M3GAN, which she also executive produced. Her work spans television, film, and audio, with credits including Fellow Travelers, The Perfection, and the scripted podcast Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands. Beyond entertainment, Williams has supported educational opportunity as an ambassador for Horizons National, which works with children from low-income communities. She has also served as a (RED) ambassador, supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS.

New York, New York

Arianne Phillips is a costume designer, stylist, and visual artist whose work spans film, fashion, theater, opera, and music. Her costume designs for Walk the Line and W.E. earned Academy Award nominations, while her work on Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch received a Tony nomination. Her film credits also include A Single Man, Nocturnal Animals, and the Kingsman films. A longtime creative collaborator of Madonna, Phillips has designed costumes and styled music videos, album covers, and performances. She also works across fashion editorials, advertising, and brand collaborations.

Los Angeles, California

Connie Britton is an actress known for her performances in Friday Night Lights, American Horror Story, Nashville, and The White Lotus. An Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, she has built a television career spanning comedy, drama, and some of the medium’s most acclaimed ensemble series. Britton also uses her platform to advocate for gender equality and poverty reduction. Appointed a United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador in 2014, she has helped raise awareness of the disproportionate effects of poverty on women and girls and supported efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

London, Los Angeles, New York

Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and producer. Her work spans stage, screen, and music, from The Color Purple to her Academy Award-nominated performance in Harriet, for which she also co-wrote and performed “Stand Up.” Her credits include Genius: Aretha, The Outsider, and Drift, which she also produced. Through her production company, Edith’s Daughter, Erivo champions stories and people who are often underrepresented. She is also the author of the children’s book Remember to Dream, Ebere and the recording artist behind the album Ch. 1 Vs. 1.

Dulich, South London

Es Devlin is an artist and stage designer whose work brings audiences together through sculpture, performance, and public participation. Her practice explores biodiversity, language, and collective expression, with projects ranging from installations at Tate Modern and the United Nations to stage designs for the Royal Opera House and the Metropolitan Opera. Devlin has created monumental performance environments for Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, and U2, as well as Olympic ceremonies and Super Bowl halftime shows. Her honors include Olivier and Tony Awards, the London Design Medal, and a CBE.

New York, New York

Iman is a Somali-American supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose influence spans fashion, beauty, and humanitarian work. After a celebrated modeling career, she founded IMAN Cosmetics in 1994 to address the lack of beauty products for women with skin of color. She also founded the fashion and accessories brand IMAN Global Chic. Her advocacy has included work with CARE, Keep a Child Alive, Save the Children, and the Children’s Defense Fund. Across her business and philanthropic endeavors, Iman has championed greater representation and opportunities for women and girls.

Watermill, New York

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin are the Dutch photography duo known as Inez & Vinoodh. Working across art, fashion, and portraiture, they have created advertising campaigns for leading fashion and fragrance brands and photographed many of contemporary culture’s defining figures. Their editorial work has appeared in Vogue, Rolling Stone, and W Magazine. Known for experimenting with digital image-making since the early 1990s, the duo combines technical innovation with an interest in identity and popular culture. They are also co-founders of Double Dutch Cash.

New York, New York

Jason Weinberg is a talent manager, producer, and co-founder of Untitled Entertainment, representing actors, writers, directors, and musicians. He began his career in public relations before moving into talent management, helping guide artists’ careers across film, television, theater, and music. His producing work includes the Broadway musical Kimberly Akimbo, which won five Tony Awards in 2023, including Best Musical. He has also executive produced the documentaries House of Z and Wig and the feature film The Kill Room. Weinberg serves on the board of Family Equality.

Los Angeles, California

Kiernan Shipka is an actress known for playing Sally Draper in AMC’s Mad Men and Sabrina Spellman in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Her work spans drama, comedy, and horror, with film credits including Totally Killer, Wildflower, The Blackcoat’s Daughter, and Let It Snow. On television, Shipka has appeared in White House Plumbers, Feud, and Swimming with Sharks, and reprised her role as Sabrina in Riverdale. She has also worked in animation and audio storytelling, lending her voice to The Legend of Korra, Sofia the First, and the supernatural audio thriller Treat.

Los Angeles, California

Lake Bell is an actress, screenwriter, and director whose work spans film, television, and audio. Her acting credits include No Strings Attached and No Escape. She wrote, directed, and starred in In a World…, which earned the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival, and her second feature, I Do… Until I Don’t. Bell is also the author of Inside Voice: My Obsession with How We Sound, an audiobook exploring the human voice. Her work supporting women in entertainment has included board service with Women in Film.

New York, New York

Laura Brown is the Chair of (RED)’s Creative Council. A journalist and founder of LB Media, she pairs the arts with the global community to benefit health and culture. Brown is also co-author of the bestselling book, 'All the Cool Girls Get Fired’ and host of its companion podcast, ‘All the Cool Girls’. Brown was previously Editor in Chief of InStyle, where her inclusive, warm and witty worldview brought the brand unprecedented global attention. Her focus now is on the world beyond the page. Brown sits on the boards of (RED), The Fashion Trust U.S., ‘me too,’ and Foot Soldiers Park, Selma. She lives in Manhattan with her husband.

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Murray Bartlett is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his performances in The White Lotus, The Last of Us, and Looking. His portrayal of hotel manager Armond in The White Lotus earned him an Emmy and a Critics’ Choice Award. In 2023, he received Emmy nominations for both The Last of Us and Welcome to Chippendales. Bartlett’s television work also includes Physical, Tales of the City, and Extrapolations. His film credits include Ponyboi, Girl Most Likely, and Beach House, reflecting a career across independent cinema and ensemble television.

New York, new York

Peyton Dix is a culture writer, brand strategist, and social consultant whose work spans editorial, beauty, fashion, and entertainment. Her writing has appeared in ELLE, Vice, W Magazine, New York Magazine, and Teen Vogue. She has held roles including Global Social Director at MAC Cosmetics, Special Projects Editor at InStyle, and Head of Social at PAPER. Dix has also worked with brands including HBO, Bumble, Meta, and Starface. Her approach to building an online voice emphasizes experimentation, cultural curiosity, and finding ideas through experiences beyond the screen.

Cape Town, South Africa

Sindiso Khumalo is a South African designer who founded her namesake brand in 2014. A Central Saint Martins graduate and 2020 LVMH Prize finalist, she creates collections distinguished by handwoven textiles, watercolor-inspired prints, and materials including hemp, linen, and African cotton. Community is central to her practice. Khumalo has worked with artisans in Burkina Faso and South Africa, the United Nations Ethical Fashion Initiative, and Cape Town nonprofit Embrace Dignity to support skills development and sustainable livelihoods for women. In 2020, she received the Green Carpet Fashion Award for Best Independent Designer.

Los Angeles, California

Storm Reid is an Emmy Award-winning actress and producer known for The Last of Us, Euphoria, A Wrinkle in Time, and Missing. Her performance as Riley in The Last of Us earned her the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Together with her mother, Robyn Simpson, Reid founded A SEED & WINGS Productions to create inclusive stories that entertain, educate, and uplift. She also created ArashiBlu and its philanthropic initiative, ArashiBlu 1720, supporting the next generation of creators through community projects, including the restoration of parks and playgrounds.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Thebe Magugu is a South African fashion designer and the founder of his namesake label, launched in 2016. Based in Johannesburg and originally from Kimberley, he studied fashion design, photography, and media before establishing his brand. In 2019, he won the LVMH Prize. Magugu’s work combines contemporary design with stories drawn from African history, culture, and identity. Alongside his ready-to-wear collections, he explores multidisciplinary projects and publishes Faculty Press, a platform documenting contemporary South Africa and its diaspora through the voices helping shape its cultural landscape.