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The Scent That Drives Tyson Beckford Wild (Scent World E51)

The Scent That Drives Tyson Beckford Wild (Scent World E51)
Posted By: Hija Chang on November 01, 2024














447 views 24 Oct 2024 Scent World
Tyson Beckford is one of the most recognizable faces in the world. In the 90s, he became the face of Polo Ralph Lauren, launching a career as one of the most successful and groundbreaking supermodels in the fashion industry. From gracing hundreds of magazine covers to starring in iconic Britney Spears and Toni Braxton music videos, Tyson has left a lasting mark on fashion and pop culture. He’s modeled for Beyoncé’s Ivy Park, competed on Dancing With the Stars, and even created his own fragrance, Orion Skye.

In this episode, Tyson Beckford sits down with Scentbird’s Marianne Mychaskiw. We get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the 90s fashion world and his timeless campaigns. Plus, we uncover the grooming secrets that keep him looking great, discover the women’s scent that drives him absolutely wild, and get a sneak peek into his newest project: a show based on his life called Pretty Boy.



Highlights:
[00:49] Tyson Beckford’s story in a nutshell
[01:35] 1994, the launch of Ralph
[02:20] Taking the first polaroids for Ralph Lauren
[05:32] The photo that changed Tyson’s life in one day
[07:37] Putting the Polo Sport fragrance on the map
[08:01] “Every single pose was me being me”
[09:32] Breaking new ground
[10:00] Where Tyson’s physical build comes from
[11:15] The first fragrance Tyson splurged on
[12:19] The scent that reminds Tyson of the 90s
[12:53] Being discovered at Washington Square Park
[14:31] “To be out half naked was new to me”
[16:10] You’ve seen Tyson in these movies
[16:49] Tyson’s new show, Pretty Boy
[18:00] Why Tyson was known as “Two Guns”
[19:20] How Ralph Lauren shaped Tyson’s scent taste
[21:00] Creating Orion Skye, Tyson’s own fragrance
[22:18] Tyson’s grooming secrets
[23:40] Tyson’s favorite perfume: “Come here, girl”
[24:36] Scent Connection, Breakthroughs Edition
[25:33] The smell of being in Toni Braxton’s music video
[26:54] The smell of Tyson’s first runway
[28:17] What still gives Tyson a rush

Follow Tyson Beckford on Instagram: @tysoncbeckford.

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