The fourth edition of “Le Défile” by L’Oréal Paris has defended women’s rights. Held on October 3 in the French capital, the event invited men and women from all over the world to “stand up” against street harassment. And for the occasion, the firm, which also celebrated the 50th anniversary of L’Oréal’s slogan “Because I’m Worth It,” featured well-known faces such as actress Katherine Langford, ambassador for L’Oréal’s Air Mascara mascara. Paris.
Langford has carved a niche for herself in the industry and is known for the high reporting rate for the jobs she chooses. “For Thirteen Reasons” became a banner for mental health and “Damn” an example of empowerment by bringing a feminist perspective to a traditionally male story.
We talk to her on L’Oréal’s proposal, a feminist statement on individual worth, as well as an expression of the brand’s commitment to supporting all women in the world. And about the percentage of activism in his work.
How does it make you feel that L’Oréal Paris is counting on you for the fourth edition of its “Le Défilé” fashion show?
It is an honor for me. The Show It comes back after they couldn’t make it last year and it seems like a beautiful celebration to me. It is the first time that I walk and I don’t think there was a better place to start.
For the occasion the name was changed from “Parvis des Droits de l’Homme” to “Parvis des Droits de L’Homme et de la Femme”, giving women an equal footing, a milestone. What does feminism mean to you?
For me feminism is a quality. You don’t need to be a woman to be a feminist. Feminism is about inclusiveness, it is a quality that includes men and women together and supporting each other.
Do you think art is a great catalyst for change?
Totally. I think life influences art. It has been a very difficult year for many people and this L’Oréal proposal is very beautiful because it brings together creative people. It is a very powerful and incredible means of promoting change. Very inspiring.
“I feel that with each project I do I am able to raise awareness in society”
Is your work proof of this?
I work in a creative industry and, as a woman, I see inequalities. We live in a society in which there is still no total equality, but we are working on it and I feel that with each project I do I am able to raise awareness in society.
If there is something that I see clear in your career, it is that your productions always have a touch of denunciation (mental health, empowerment, homosexuality, harassment …). Is this an important point for you?
I am very proud of the projects that I have been able to be a part of. I have explored different stories and they all have something to do with real life. I work with many organizations that deal with mental health and it is an issue that is very close to my heart. It makes me very happy to have worked on projects that reflect this.
This year’s parade is intended to invite the public to join the Stand Up program, have you had the chance to meet him? What do you think of him?
It has opened my eyes. Street harassment continues to exist. It is a pity. It is something that many people have experienced and it is key that both men and women are able to defend themselves.
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