Charis Michelsen is a multi-hyphenate force in beauty, fashion, and entertainment. Hailed as “the Thomas Edison of fashion and beauty” and “Hollywood Royalty,” she has revolutionized the industry with her science-based Universal Beauty Standard System™ and AI Stylist technology.
As an actress, she has appeared in acclaimed films including Martin Scorsese’s Bringing Out the Dead, Wonder Boys, and High Art, sharing the screen with A-list talent. Her modeling career spans major campaigns for GAP, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, and Pepsi, with features in Glamour, People, and over twenty magazine covers.
A Parsons School of Design “legend” alumnus, Michelsen has served as CEO of skincare and cosmetics lines, created patented fashion designs, authored bestselling beauty books, and developed the Fashion Style Beauty Network platform. Her numerous honors include being named one of the “World’s Most Valuable Brands,” receiving the “Hollywood Royalty” award, and ranking among the “Top 30 Most Inspiring Women” across multiple publications.
With her groundbreaking innovations and extensive industry experience, Michelsen continues to shape the future of beauty and fashion while maintaining her status as an entertainment icon.
PROFESSIONAL IMPACT & LEGACY
Beyond her creative achievements, Charis Michelsen has established herself as a respected industry authority and business innovator. She served as a national and international spokesperson for one of the world’s top five prestige cosmetic brands for a decade, leveraging her expertise to guide product development for a twenty-billion-dollar corporation. Her consulting work and corporate leadership positions demonstrate her unique ability to bridge creative vision with commercial success.
Michelsen’s influence extends through her acclaimed publications – “Hollywood Beauty: The Art of Star Makeup” and “Grooming for Men: Dirty to Polished” – which have become definitive educational resources in the beauty industry. These comprehensive guides reflect her commitment to democratizing beauty expertise, offering readers prescriptive solutions and original techniques developed through years of professional experience.
CURRENT PROJECTS & INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Currently, Michelsen is producing the new feature film “Emissaries: Into the Ionosphere 2” while developing a fashion and beauty television show connected to a legendary Hollywood establishment. Her recent accolades include:
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“Hollywood Royalty” award at the esteemed Writer’s Guild (2024)
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Bemy Influencer Award for “Makeup Influencer of the Year” (2023)
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Named one of “The Top 10 Entrepreneurs of 2023” by L.A. Weekly
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Recognized as one of “The Most Admired Divas of 2023” by Debonair Magazine
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Featured as one of “World’s Most Valuable Brands” by World’s Leaders Magazine
MEDIA ACCOLADES & INDUSTRY PRAISE
Forbes commends “her contributions to the beauty and fashion industry,” while Huffmag Magazine celebrates her as “the Thomas Edison of fashion and beauty.” The Hollywood Magazine recognizes her as “Hollywood’s timeless icon of beauty, fashion, and innovation,” and Entrepreneur’s Diaries Magazine notes her global recognition as “a true icon in the beauty and fashion industry.”
Michelsen continues to shape the future of beauty and fashion through her innovative technologies and creative projects, maintaining her position as one of the industry’s most influential and forward-thinking visionaries.
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