The new face of YSL Beauty, ACE Awards winners, Gucci Westman appears in L.A.

FACE FORWARD: Yasmin Finney has been named YSL Beauty's first local ambassador in the UK.< /p>

Finney is one of the most influential actresses in the transgender community and is known for her support of LGBTQIA+ communities.

Finey's breakout role was in Netflix's hit rom-com series "Heartstopper" , and she was honored along with the rest of the show's cast with the On-Screen Trailblazer Award at the 2022 Gay Times Honors event.

Finney will continue playing Elle Argent in the second season of the series and star in “Doctor Who,” for the show's 60th anniversary this year.

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In the UK House of Commons, MP Luke Pollard declared Finney's visibility in as a trans actor "has not only inspired me, he has inspired trans youth around the world and he has saved lives," YSL Beauté said in a statement.

"For me, this partnership signifies hope," Finney said in the statement. "It means that all the young Yasmins who were told they didn't belong can finally see themselves represented by a monumental brand like YSL Beauté.

"This is a real pinch moment for me," she continued. "Not so long ago I was in Manchester, dreaming of better days. I'm so excited to be part of the YSL family because, for me, beauty comes from confidence. It all starts with You have to take the leap and tell yourself you're beautiful no matter what other people think. Don't try to fit in - stand out! To me, that's real beauty."

Finney will first appear as a YSL Beauty ambassador in the new Drop the Look campaign due to come out in April. —JENNIFER WEIL

ALL ACES: The Accessories Council will be celebrating its 27th Annual ACE Awards later this spring in New York. The annual event, which marks excellence in the design, retail and influence of accessories, will take place on May 3 at Cipriani 42nd Street.

"The ACE Awards are a seminal event for the Accessories Council. The gala celebrates our stars of the "industry, recognizes milestones and is an exceptional networking event. AC is thrilled to finally have the awards in the spring, a long-time goal that has been delayed a bit due to the pandemic," said Karen Giberson , President and CEO of the Accessories Council.

Karen Giberson speaks onstage during the 26th Annual ACE Awards on August 1, 2022, at Cipriani 42nd Street.