Oakley‘s latest eyewear innovation: Latch Panel. These lifestyle sunglasses are meticulously designed to assist wearers in maintaining focus amidst chaos. This bold addition to the Latch Family blocks out distractions with a boundary-pushing design and is made to take on the unknown and unlock more adventures.
Featuring a versatile style equipped with a 5B cylindrical lens for an enhanced field of view, thin ear stems suitable for wear under hats or helmets, and convenient storage facilitated by the latch mechanism, Latch Panel offers both functionality and style.
But what truly sets Latch Panel apart is its endorsement by renowned athlete Kylian Mbappé, who embodies the essence of focus and determination. In Oakley’s latest campaign, Kylian shares how Latch Panel empowers him to maintain laser-sharp focus on his goals, whether on or off the field. “When I’m in game mode, my focus is laser-sharp on the singular goal of performing at my best,” said Kylian Mbappé. “Latch Panel sunglasses allow me to look further, giving me the clear, focused vision needed to really get in the zone.”
The eyewear is now officially available on Oakley.com and in select Oakley stores and partners worldwide.
Whether your idea of adventure is overlanding in a remote place, trekking across the desert, visiting a national park with your family, or making your daily commute, the all-new 2024 Lexus GX inspires drivers to take their aspirational goals and make them a reality. In the “Live Up to It” marketing campaign debuting today, Lexus is empowering drivers to confidently pursue their curiosity and drive for adventure.
“For more than two decades, the GX has proven that you don’t have to choose between sophisticated luxury and undeniable capability,” said Cynthia Tenhouse, vice president, Lexus marketing. “‘Live Up to It’ inspires GX drivers to refuse to compromise, embrace their passions, and explore the exceptional.”
“Live Up to It”: Broadcast Spots
The campaign debuts with six all-new broadcast spots with diverse, wide-reaching and targeted creative designed to show unique expressions of the “Live Up to It” theme.
In “Secret Entrance” (Team One) – a man follows his curiosity and drive for adventure as he steers his Lexus GX off the paved road, over an obstacle and into a fantastical parking structure where a thrilling world of adventure awaits.
In a second spot “Exceptional Things,” (Team One) the GX travels through city streets as effortlessly as it off-roads in the desert, highlighting the vehicle’s thoughtful luxury features and considerable capability.
In “Pure Black Joy” (Walton Isaacson) – two best friends are inspired by the all-new Lexus GX to surprise their kids with their own version of “roughing it” off the grid.
Meanwhile, in a second spot, “Core Memories,” (Walton Isaacson) – a Hispanic woman and her father are motivated by the GX’s luxurious capability to drive off into the desert and recreate a cherished childhood memory.
In “Cards,” (IW Group) an East Asian father looks to his new GX to make the dreams of his wife and daughter come true in unexpected ways.
Finally, in a second spot “Escape,” (IW Group) a group of Asian Indian friends use the technology, capability, and luxury of their GX to solve the ultimate escape room.
Places that Fuel Passions
Launching across linear TV, streaming TV, audio, digital, programmatic, paid social, print and digital out-of-home, the campaign’s multifaceted media strategy will focus in on key moments set to drive cultural conversation.
Together with Amazon Ads, Outside Inc., Artnet and others, Lexus will bring to life custom storytelling that fuels the passion of GX intenders, including music, outdoor adventure, premium dining, sports, wellness and more.
More specifically, in support of Great Outdoors Month and World Music Day, Lexus will work together with Amazon Ads to create a custom video with a to-be-named renowned musical artist.
In addition, Outside Inc. and Lexus will collaborate to build a custom content hub titled “Extraordinary Adventures,” featuring luxury outdoor experiences in partnership with adventure enthusiasts.
Through a unique custom video with Artnet, the Lexus GX will also be placed alongside incredible and inspiring “land art” with an artist who works in nature.
The first-generation GX entered the North American market in 2002 as a force to be reckoned within the mid-luxury SUV market. Lexus enthusiasts have long praised its legendary off-road capability and its ability to tackle rough terrain, taking customers comfortably from errands to remote spaces. The 2024 GX builds upon the strong foundation created by the outgoing generation and brings the intuitive technology, thoughtful interior touches, and continued off-road prowess that Lexus guests have come to expect. For more information on the all-new GX, visit www.lexus.com/gx and the Lexus Newsroom.
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Sharon Stone is a Hollywood philanthropist and one of the most prolific humans of our generation. This past week, she sat down with Pulitzer Prize winner and critic Jerry Saltz on 92nd Street in NYC. They had a candid conversation about her entertainment industry career and her early years as a talented artisan.
Throughout the conversation, Stone delves deep into her past as an adolescent in Pennsylvania. Growing up in a working-class setting, she recalls how her family struggled to make ends meet. The situation has drastically changed since she was thrust into stardom by her iconic film Basic Instinct. Fast forward, Stone speaks about her life after suffering a massive heart attack and how she lost custody of her children after a painful divorce. Moreover, she recalls meeting some of the Israeli hostages and their families in her LA home.
The audience was nearly moved by Stone’s brutal honesty, which rekindled her insatiable desire to paint. While procuring supplies at an arts and crafts store in West Hollywood, she initiated her transition from a powerful performer to a provocative painter. Some of her pieces are tangible and showcase her inner strength as well as her perseverance. Her technique is far from conventional (acrylics, spray paint, color pencils) and the canvas is large. Her works can easily cover an entire accent wall and show signs of eminence. Furthermore, she discusses her scientific research, college education, and her dedication to the international community. This past Friday, she was awarded the coveted ‘Global Citizen of the Year‘ by the United Nations.
After receiving a standing ovation, Sharon Stone reminded us of the importance of putting one’s self first, understanding the importance of self-care, coupled with self-worth.
Despite losing her father to Hamas, this Noble Peace Summit and Harvard Humanitarian Awardee has pledged to continue spreading awareness about terrorism and its negative impact on our global society. Her latest collection can be viewed at C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich.
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Sharon Stone is an internationally recognized actress, producer, humanitarian and New York Times bestselling author of her recent book The Beauty of Living Twice. Her film and television credits include Basic Instinct and Casino, for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in 1996 and an Academy Award nomination for her leading role opposite Robert de Niro in Martin Scorsese’s crime drama.
Stone received two more Golden Globe Award nominations for her roles in The Mighty (1998) and The Muse (1999). Other film credits include Sliver (1993), The Specialist (1994), The Quick and the Dead (1995), Last Dance (1996), Sphere (1998), Broken Flowers (2005), Alpha Dog (2006), Bobby (2006), and Lovelace (2013) among others. Stone’s television credits include roles in limited series such as Netlix’s Ratched (2020), HBO’s Mosaic (2017), The New Pope (2019), as well as The Practice (2004), for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
A Human Rights Campaign Humanitarian and an Einstein Spirit of Achievement Awardee, Stone currently lives in Los Angeles with her three sons.
AboutJerry Saltz
Jerry Saltz is the Senior Art Critic for New York magazine, where he writes about the constantly shifting dynamics of the art world, from up-and-coming artists to billionaire collectors to the role of criticism. Hailed as a “critic of the people” by Architectural Digest, he democratizes art for a broad audience through his irreverent column and his social media channels, where has nearly one million followers. In 2018, he won the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism for “My Life as a Failed Artist,” an essay about how his disappointing career as an artist is responsible for his success as a critic.
Saltz’s viral New York cover story, “How to Be an Artist,” sold nearly 400,000 print editions of the magazine and gained over 250,000 readers online, ultimately earning a National Magazine Award. In this daring to-do list for aspiring creatives, Saltz shared answers to the questions artists ask the most: “How do I get started? How do I get better? And is this even art at all?” Jerry Saltz’s book, also entitled How to Be an Artist, expands on his prize-winning piece with dozens of brand new guidelines, exercises, prompts, and tips designed to help artists do what they do best—create. In his entertaining lectures, he dispenses valuable advice for amateurs and professionals alike, along with sharp analysis of the role of criticism in the art world today.
Saltz has been a columnist for New York magazine since 2007. Formerly, he was the senior art critic for The Village Voice for almost ten years, where he was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. A frequent guest lecturer, he has spoken at the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, the Whitney Museum, and many others, and has appeared at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, the Rhode Island School of Design, the Art Institute of Chicago, and elsewhere. He has also contributed to Art in America, Flash Art International, Frieze, and Modern Painters, among other publications. He was the sole advisor for the 1995 Whitney Biennial. In 2007, he received the Frank Jewett Mather Award for art criticism. Jerry Saltz has received honorary doctorates from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Kansas City Art Institute. He was born and raised in Chicago and now lives in New York City. His most recent book is Art Is Life.
360 Magazine had the privilege of interviewing one of the most prominent celebrity makeup artists in the industry, Rania Zohny. Her application for Nicki Minaj to appear on Stephen Colbert and Andy Cohen was recently commended by her peers.
Where were you born and raised? Single or both parent household?
Born and raised in NYC, mostly in Manhattan and the Bronx. I have two siblings (a brother and sister) who are older than me. My brother is 4 years older, and my sister is 3 years older. Our parents were married for 38 years. My father was Palestinian, and my mother is Egyptian.
When was the 1st time you picked up color pencils, chalk, or paint brush?
Very young; probably age 3. I always loved painting and drawing and often got scolded at for doodling in my notebooks and homework. In high school, I found my love for the arts in all arenas (sculpture, painting, sketching) and started doing makeup in myself and friends. It was then I found my favorite form of art; makeup artistry.
When and where did you realize that you could handraw and sketch?
9th grade; I had an art teacher who really *saw* me and believed in me. She encouraged me to explore sections of art, and sketching became the main form for me.
Is there anyone you can attribute your gift to?
My late father and my mother. My mother was good at sketching, and I remember her drawing when I was a kid. However, I inherited most of my artistry from my father, who was a photographer and professional hairstylist.
Who | What inspires you?
I have many inspirations. My parents are inspiring, my culture, my family, and my lineage. My father’s journey is the main inspiration for me—he came to the States when he was in his mid-30s and worked from the ground up. My father always led with his heart and was always daring on following his passion of being a business owner to create for his family.
connect my network with other Arabs, who are often overlooked. To be able to exist in a space as my authentic and unapologetic self. I am a humanitarian, and my advocacy is also incredibly important to me.
List | name your most memorable moments on set and or as a professional MUA?
I can’t necessarily pinpoint one particular moment; there are pivotal moments in my career that are so important to where I am today. For instance, working for MAC, I participated in the Senior Artist challenge and made it as a finalist which encouraged me to push my artistic skills and trust in myself as an artist, working with my best friend who’s a fashion photographer and has been on my journey with me from the very start until today, and always encouraged me and sees me for where I am going and have been. I am getting my first celebrity client, my first TV production. All of my firsts, I suppose, are my most memorable.
How do you set yourself apart in a competitive and over saturated market as MUA artist?
My personality. There’s so many skilled, incredible artists out here, but my personality and passion are what lead my connections. 13 years in the industry, and as more time passes, my passion for my craft grows. My will to learn and continue to develop, grows. I’m still eager and excited to leave an impact artistically.
What are your long-term goals as a beauty expert and artist?
I want to inspire. Lead. I want to continue to create beautiful work. I want to be a free bird in my art where I am able to design looks and execute them.
How does art play a role in your craft?
When I am able to have free range to create in full, I love to combine beauty and glam with art and create untraditional eyeliners, lips, etc. I play with shapes, structure, materials.
Name some of your go to product | must haves?
A variety of items that’s imperative in my kit is Danessa Myricks Colorfix & Contour Balms, Huda Beauty powders, NARS Radiant foundation, Hauslabs foundation and blush, Tarte Shape Tape and NARS Radiant Creamy concealer, Lys Beauty cream blushes and bronzer sticks.
Skin care is incredibly important, too, so Fresh Beauty Kombucha Black Tea Essence, REN skin AHA Toner, Caudalie Elixir spray, Fresh Deep Hydration moisturizer.
What advice can you share with fellow artists | MUA building their portfolio?
Create and lead with your heart. Show up as your truest self. Be inspired; but don’t replicate. Create the work you want to book. Be your biggest advocate.
Community involvement?
I make sure, more than ever, I represent successful Palestinian/Arab artists and voices in this industry. I love being able to build and connect my network with other Arabs, who are often overlooked. To be able to exist in a space as my authentic and unapologetic self. I am a humanitarian, and my advocacy is also incredibly important to me.
List | name your most memorable moments on set as a professional MUA?
I can’t necessarily pinpoint one particular moment; there are pivotal moments in my career that are so important to where I am today. For instance, working for MAC, I participated in the Senior Artist challenge and made it as a finalist which encouraged me to push my artistic skills and trust in myself as an artist, working with my best friend who’s a fashion photographer and has been on my journey with me from the very start until today, and always encouraged me and sees me for where I am going and have been. I am getting my first celebrity client, my first TV production. All of my firsts, I suppose, are my most memorable.
