Cartier Women's Initiative Marks 20 Years with Dialogues at Morgan Library and Museum
At the Morgan Library and Museum in New York, Cartier marked the 20th anniversary of the Cartier Women's Initiative, coinciding with New York Fashion Week and the U.N. General Assembly. The celebration recognized the initiative's $16 million investment in 360 entrepreneurs worldwide. A discussion led by Cyrille Vigneron featured Dr. Cat Bohannon, focusing on the gender-related knowledge gap in women's healthcare in the U.S. Supermodel Karlie Kloss and Padma Lakshmi shared insights on empathy in leadership, with Kloss stressing the importance of uplifting women entrepreneurs and Lakshmi calling for mentorship for young women. The event underscored Cartier's dedication to philanthropy and the empowerment of women.
Key facts
- The Cartier Women's Initiative celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York.
- The event was part of the Cartier Dialogues conversation series and occurred after New York Fashion Week, the U.N. General Assembly, Climate Week, and Lincoln Center openings.
- The initiative has awarded $16 million to 360 entrepreneurs worldwide.
- Cyrille Vigneron, Chairman of Cartier Culture and Philanthropy, moderated the discussions.
- Dr. Cat Bohannon, author of Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution, spoke on the gender-based knowledge gap in U.S. women's healthcare and research.
- Karlie Kloss is the founder of Kode With Klossy and has led it for over a decade.
- Padma Lakshmi is a U.N. Goodwill Ambassador, ACLU artist ambassador, and co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America.
- The event included a Champagne reception and conversations in the museum's crimson-hued performance hall.
Entities
Artists
- Karlie Kloss
- Dr. Cat Bohannon
- Padma Lakshmi
- Cyrille Vigneron
Institutions
- Cartier
- Cartier Women's Initiative
- Kode With Klossy
- Morgan Library and Museum
- Vogue
- United Nations
- ACLU
- Endometriosis Foundation of America
- Lincoln Center
Locations
- New York
- United States