BARRINGTON

"A BAS LE RITZ..., VIVE LA RUE" ("DOWN WITH THE RITZ..., LONG LIVE THE STREET!" YSL - 1965

2011-03-25T09:33:00.003-04:00

In 1965 Yves Saint Laurent proclaimed:

'DOWN WITH THE RITZ..., LONG LIVE THE STREET!' 'Beyond the provocative tone, this heartfelt cry was the indisputable and sincere expression of an ever-growing conviction within him'. (The FONDATION).

SAINT LAURENT rive gauche "LA REVOLUTION DE LA MODE" current exhibition at The FONDATION in Paris!

The collections being shown there are incredibly amazing and bewitching to look at! Such great designs and craftsmanship!

If in Paris, please check out this incredible exhibition (www.fondation-pb-ysl.net)

QUOTE: Actress LENA HORNE

2011-02-27T23:04:00.004-05:00

"IT'S NOT THE LOAD THAT BEARS YOU DOWN...IT'S THE WAY YOU CARRY IT!" Actress LENA HORNE

LEA T WAS NOT THE FIRST...BOY TO MODEL AS A GIRL

2011-02-17T22:35:00.024-05:00

LEA T is beautiful!

GAKU was also stunning!

Andre J is bearded and less femme as Lea T or Gaku!

All have something in common, they’re MEN!

And all have modeled as WOMEN!

Lea T (Brazilian) is the latest guy to model as a girl in the high stakes world of fashion and makes the grades with campaigns such as GIVENCHY and the pages of FRENCH VOGUE! Gaku from Japan kept tongues wagging in the JIGSAW campaigns in the late 90’s, fashion magazines such as ID and television crews including E Entertainment and the English tabloids such as The INDEPENDENT gawking over his stunning lithe Japanese body as he saunters down the catwalks in Europe. Then in 2007, ANDRE J an African American stunned the fashion world when he graced the cover of FRENCH VOGUE in a blue dress, heels and Louise Brooks wig (with beard intact – and every other part)!

Then there are the others such as Amanda Lepore, Connie, etc who’s modeled for star photographer David LaChapelle and numerous lens men!

Then, there is a famous judge on a fashion program that is rumored to have walked the catwalks in the 80’s to early 90’s for Paris top fashion designers as a woman regale and all in every designer collection on the catwalks.

Now the world media celebrates LEA T also (but not as the first known guy to do so), let’s acknowledge those that were around before that held their heads high (make-up and hair also), heels intact and everything tucked away while prancing down the catwalks smiling like a Cheshire cat giving buyers, editors and Joe public a jolt of joie de vie!

Photo of LEA T by Inez Van Lamsweerde (Sept 2010)

Photo of ANDRE J by Bruce Weber (2007)

GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!! A PENALTY KICK BY SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 2011 Cover Girl IRINA SHAYK

2011-02-15T13:15:00.014-05:00

GGGOOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!!!!!!

Portugal's soccer star CRISTIANO RONALDO'S babe IRINA SHAYK scored the biggest GOAL of her career not only as a model but as a 'WAG' (def 'Wife and Girlfriend') on the cover of America's favorite sport's mag, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED!!!

Who wouldn't have loved to be the goalkeeper when IRINA took that SHOT?!!! We certainly would have fouled her every chance we could just to have her take that penalty shot!

From our angle, it was definitely a penalty shot!

Next up, Cristiano himself; we hope he can continue to score just as great on the field as he does with IRINA off field!

Photographer: BJORN IOOSS

'TWILIGHT' Actress ASHLEY GREENE Avon MARK Spokesmodel - shoot produced by BARRINGTON

2011-02-02T23:13:00.012-05:00

Actress ASHLEY GREENE of 'TWILIGHT' & Spokesmodel for Avon MARK line photographed by PATRICK DEMARCHELIER.

Shoot produced by Tyron Barrington / BARRINGTON Group.

A MUSE(ing) ARIZONA; "America's Next Top SuperModel?"

2011-01-27T11:36:00.008-05:00

The temperature in America's desert land of Arizona can go as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, but could it get any hotter with fashion's new darling named, ARIZONA MUSE!

No kidding, that's her real name and she is from Santa Fe!

As fast as the heat can soar in the desert, so is the rise of this new American star on the International scene. The new (super ?)model and mom (with a nineteen month old son), has been the talk of the industry when she was granted one of the most coveted spot (for a new model) by opening and closing the PRADA show in Milan last season.

Now from PRADA to VOGUE, you can see the DESERT STORM in the February issue of American Vogue and all the many others to come!

Photo of Arizona Muse by Peter Lindbergh (VOGUE - USA)

DAVID GANDY..."MICHELANGELO'S 'DAVID' COMES ALIVE" Reviving the Male Supermodel

2011-01-21T15:17:00.010-05:00

When famed artist Michelangelo created the statue of DAVID maybe he had a vision into the future of what his David would look like today, in the form of DAVID GANDY; a 6'3" Adonis with deep sea blue eyes, body as tight as the statue and looks to rival any movie star, yesterday or today!

Michelangelo was not the only one who thought our modern day Adonis would one day come to life, I did too!

About six years ago, David walked into my apartment for a meeting his agents in London (SELECT Models) had arranged but the words that came out of my mouth upon meeting him was, "wow, you're going to be a MAJOR supermodel"!

But, he laughed, not taking me serious!

But, I was!

And as fate would have it, I was blessed to use him in a series of campaigns for LEVI'S.

The design team of DOLCE & GABBANA saw the same and gave him the incredible break that is now making him possibly the first big male supermodel in ages since Mark Vanderloo, Tyson Beckford, Werner Schreyer, Richard Elms, Alex Lundquist (guys who dominated fashion in the '90's), etc.

David was the medicine needed in fashion to bring sexy, beautiful male models back to the spotlight that was lost for awhile from all the skinny, waif 'high school' looking skateboard kids 'with no sex appeal or expression in their eyes' that kept sauntering down the catwalk, season after season!

Now, fashion is realizing that there is a place for these young kids but most importantly, women love looking at a beautiful man!

Likewise, men aspire to look or just be like, DAVID!

FASHION'S BIGGEST BREAKOUT STAR 2010: JOAN SMALLS

2011-01-17T15:44:00.004-05:00

TODAY AS WE CELEBRATE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, WE ALSO CELEBRATE THE RISE OF FASHION'S BIGGEST BREAKOUT STAR FOR 2010, JOAN SMALLS OF THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND OF PUERTO RICO!

JOAN'S METEORIC FAME CAME ABOUT IN 2009 AFTER SIGNING WITH TOP MODEL AGENT KYLE OF THE SUPER AGENCY IMG MODELS (SHE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPRESENTED BY ELITE MODELS) WHICH ALSO REPRESENTS KATE MOSS, GISELE, NAOMI, LARA STONE (OUR MODEL OF THE YEAR), ETC.

SHE WAS IMMEDIATELY SIGNED TO AN EXCLUSIVE FOR DESIGNER RICCARDO TISCI'S DESIGN LABEL "GIVENCHY", WHICH LED TO HER SCORING NUMEROUS APPEARANCES IN VOGUE AND IN CAMPAIGNS FOR BOTH GUCCI & GIVENCHY!

BUT, BY YEAR'S END, SHE FINALLY SCORED ONE OF THE BIGGEST CONTRACTS IN FASHION, AN EXCLUSIVE MULTI MILLION DOLLAR DEAL FOR COSMETIC GIANT, ESTEE LAUDER, MAKING HER ONE OF THE FEW MODELS OF COLOR TO EVER DO SO!

WE LAUD HER AS SHE PERSONIFIES DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S LEGACY OF "I HAVE A DREAM"!

HAPPY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. DAY: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s last speech

2011-01-17T15:38:00.003-05:00

THANK YOU DR. KING FOR INSTILLING DREAMS IN ALL OUR HEARTS!

SOME DREAMS NEVER DIE; YOUR DREAM STILL LIVES ON IN OUR LIVES, HEARTS, MIND & SOUL!

FASHION Q&A: DID YOU KNOW?

2011-01-16T20:04:00.004-05:00

Did you know, that IAN FLEMING the writer of the sexy, fashionable and exciting JAMES BOND films, wrote many of his wonderful spy thrillers at his aptly named 'GOLDEN EYE' home (above) in Oracabessa, JAMAICA?

The property is now owned by CHRIS BLACKWELL founder of ISLAND RECORDS and has been transformed into a luxury 22 unit hotel!

Totally a writer's getaway or a fashionista's way to escape the cold!

Photo: Island Outpost

"GIVE US THIS DAY..." by DREW TAL

2011-01-10T10:44:00.005-05:00

A compelling and beautiful shot by Fashion & Art photographer DREW TAL (one of the most humble and beautiful photographer I have ever worked with) reminds us to give THANKS in "ALL THINGS!"

This image has been shown in Art galleries and at Art shows all over the world including ART PALM BEACH!

"FRENCH VOGUE" FASHION MAGAZINE OF 2010

2011-01-08T10:49:00.006-05:00

FRENCH VOGUE is our Fashion magazine of 2010 and CARINE ROITFELD, it's ingenious editor in chief, 'Editor of the year'!

Unfortunately we will not be seeing much of her editorial stories after the April issue (the last one she will edit) as this exciting and controversial editor announced in December that she would resign her post at the magazine.

Her sudden resignation caused speculation that she was unceremoniously 'let go' but no matter what may have caused this incredible editor to 'walk away' from this prestigious and most coveted post at French Vogue, we will forever remember the beautiful and exciting stories she presented each month.

We wish her great success as we look forward to her next venture in life.

September French Vogue cover of actress MARION COTILLARD shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott

"HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2011"

2011-01-04T13:56:00.006-05:00

A HAPPY & BLESSED 2011 to each and everyone!

Have a blessed, healthy, prosperous, joyful and giving New Year!

May this year be one of love and servitude to others - loving each other as we would 'ourselves' (even those we do not understand or care to; that should be our "fashion statement" for 2011)!

"REMEMBER, 'IT'S ONLY FASHION AND WE'RE NOT SAVING LIVES!'"

GOD BLESS & KEEP SMILING! :-)

Cover shot produced by BARRINGTON Group.

LARA STONE: Our choice as "Fashion's TOP MODEL for 2010"

2010-12-29T13:32:00.003-05:00

LARA STONE, undisputably the biggest SUPERMODEL for 2010!

With her Multi-million dollar contract signed this year with CALVIN KLEIN as their face for all three collections (CALVIN KLEIN, Calvin Klein COLLECTION & CK), prior to which she had represented every top designer brand and graced the pages and covers of every major fashion glossies from VOGUE, W and everything in between!

"She made shape trendy and invented a kind of new girly feminity." KARL LAGERFELD quote from INTERVIEW Magazine.

We laud you LARA for bringing sexy, curvy beautiful models back onto the stages of fashion and beauty.

INTERVIEW magazine cover photographed by MERT ALAS & MARCUS PIGGOTT

"NK STIL" (Sweden) Editorial Shoots

2010-12-11T14:20:00.005-05:00

"NK STIL" - ARTISTS SHOOT

BIKINI Editorial Story

Photographer: Magnus Magnusson
Production & Casting: BARRINGTON Group
Model: CARLYE @ NEXT

Avon "MARK" Campaign

2010-12-08T12:40:00.003-05:00

AVON 'MARK' MAG CAMPAIGN
PRODUCED by BARRINGTON GROUP
Photographer: Olivia Graham

Additional NARROW JEANS campaign - JAMAICA

2010-10-28T00:28:00.004-04:00

NARROW JEANS MEN'S CAMPAIGN shot in JAMAICA by photographer Chino Zavalia & produced by Tyron Barrington / BARRINGTON Group

2010-10-28T00:14:00.002-04:00

BROOKE HOGAN & "STREETWAVES"

2010-05-10T23:54:00.005-04:00

SPENDING THE DAY FILMING BROOKE HOGAN AS SHE HELPS TEACH INNER CITY FOSTER KIDS FROM THE AMAZING "STREETWAVES" ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY SURFER 'MAUI' (seen in photo giving BROOKE surfing tips before taking the kids out into the ocean)HOW TO SURF. In other photo, 'yours truly' enjoys a bit of chit chat with Brooke before Michael started filming! This is an amazing organization (STREETWAVES) and it is great to see Brooke attached to it!

OSKLEN "SAMBA" COLLECTION BRAZIL

2010-05-06T10:22:00.006-04:00

OSKLEN by OSKAR METSAVAHT PRESENTS HIS "SAMBA" SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION AT THEIR NEW STORE IN SOUTH BEACH ON LINCOLN ROAD - YOU CAN FEEL THE BRAZILIAN BEAT AS YOU ENTER THE STORE! TOTALLY LOVE THE COLORS ALONG WITH THE AMAZING 'FISH SCALE' SANDALS AND SNEAKERS!

SIGHTED IN THE STORE LAST NIGHT WAS ADAM RODRIGUEZ OF "CSI MIAMI" CHECKING OUT THE COLLECTION

AN AMAZING START TO 2010...

2010-05-05T23:49:00.002-04:00

An amazing start to 2010:

So far, worked with NICOLE TRUNFICO of "MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL" (BRAVO), BROOKE HOGAN for "STREETWAVES", CANDELA FERRO (Latina TV Host) for "ELLE INTERNATIONAL", etc, and produced 4 Television commercials, TARGET Castings and as always produced all the books for AVON MARK and tonight met with ADAM RODRIGUEZ of CSI-MIAMI!

MORE TO COME...GOD'S WILLING!!! :-)

NAOMI CAMPBELL on Cover of AMERICAN PHOTO casted by BARRINGTON

2010-01-04T13:52:00.001-05:00

2009 RECAP...

2010-01-04T12:28:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

I want to wish each and everyone a truly Blessed and Happy 2010!

2009 was an eventful and beautiful year for me which began with me traveling between Miami and New York and all the amazing countries God blessed me to, including one of my favorite cities in the world, Vienna, Austria for yet once again the incredible LIFE BALL Fashion event, considered the largest charitable fashion benefit in the world (which I've been blessed to support and work on each year) in May which had the usual supermodels and celebrities which included KATY PERRY, SISTER SLEDGE, FRAN DRESCHER, AMBER VALETTA, etc, on the private Life Ball jet that departed from New York, Milan, London and Paris to Vienna where the press had a feast on the red carpet and at the event with all the stars in attendance which also included some major A Listers such as former President BILL CLINTON, EVA LANGORIA & hubby TONY PARKER, PAMELA ANDERSON, etc (the list goes on).

Once again, USA TODAY newspaper had me mentoring one of the 12 students that were chosen across the United States from essays written based on their desired field of work after school. I always have a great time with the student placed with me, so as usual, I made sure the time spent was memorable. I would introduce them to the celebrities or models we are priviledged to work with daily by taking them on set with me. The kids always leave happy and motivated for what the future holds for them.

As usual, some of the most beautiful shoots this year included LAUREN CONRAD which I've had the priviledge to work with on quite a bit - she is an incredibly kind and approachable individual (as you can guess, we do get along quite well); the kids always seems to love seeing her.

One surprise this year was having AMERICA FERRERA from "UGLY BETTY" on set getting her hair done by our lovely hairstylist MIOK - she is just as funny and beautiful in person.

Apart from doing all the productions for MARK (AVON) Cosmetics this year, I also did the castings for the new reality TV show about to be launched this year on BRAVO network titled "DOUBLE EXPOSURE" starring photography team MARKUS KLINKO & INDRANI. The show features Supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL, KATY PERRY, LADY GAGA, DITA VON TEESE, etc.

Throughout the year, there were model conventions around the country to attend; we met so many young talents and models that were happy to meet us. However, I pray we were able to be a blessing to them as they were to us.

Then, in October, we finally produced and launched the book "LETTER'S TO AILAN" a love letter from the former MISS UNIVERSE (1998) of Trinidad & Tobago & U N Ambassador, WENDY FITZWILLIAM, to her son Ailan based on a single mom's love for her child and the relationship between her and the father of her son. The book was launched in the Caribbean which meant traveling to book launches in Trinidad and Jamaica. The book is scheduled for North American release on and around Mother's Day this year.

Also, in October, I attended the DOM MODA fashion event in the Dominican Republic which I must say is "the best fashion event in the Caribbean"; totally on par with NY Fashion Week and all the major fashion cities in the world. I was truly blown away. The organizer (Sokrates McKinney) showed that the Caribbean could do just as great an event as anywhere else in the world! To close the event, International designer CAROLINA HERRERA showed her beautiful collection which was good (quite predictable - she knows how to beautifully dress her clients) but there were some amazing young hidden talents from the island and the rest of the Caribbean that showed some amazing pieces that made the event spectacular including former top model LOIS SAMUELS-INGLEDEW of Jamaica who showed a classy tailored collection that was plain beautiful. I think she should also consider doing men's pieces as her tailoring was impeccable. One designer had a snow piece collection that was so dreamy and romantic (even the set design reflected the collection) it transported you to Iceland. While there on the island I was able to help produce a segment for BET TV which was fun.

By the start of December, ART BASEL Miami came around and of course I was finally able to make it this year since I did not have to shoot that week. I had a wonderful time with TICO TORRES (BON JOVI) who is an accomplished artist as well as musician. I had great time with ROBIN QUIVERS from the HOWARD STERN show who was introduced to me by my lovely friend JIMMY HESTER who's NEW YORK TIMES best selling diet book "21 POUNDS IN 21 DAYS" - The Martha's Vineyard Diet had helped Robin lose over 80 pounds within the year. I must say, she was truly AMAZING to look at; her body was incredible. She gave me some wonderful tips about eating nuts because we talked of my love for almonds, pistachios, just about everything 'nutty'! :-)

Throughout all this, I had to spend time working on my first book manuscript approprieately titled : "THE LORD IS MY AGENT!" (More details to come later on).

Well, the year ended on the beautiful island of Dominincan Republic where I met up with agent George and David of NY MODELS whom I both worked with separately at two different agencies years ago. Also on the trip was Alisha from Oprah's magazine O, photographer Karl Simone who shot two lovely brothers I met on a previous trip to the Dominican Republic, Eddie a producer friend of mine from DEFACTO agency and celebrity fashion stylist JOHN MOORE who has done everyone from DEBORAH NORVILLE to CIARA, etc.

When all is said and done, NONE of these accomplishments could have been achieved if the Lord had not truly blessed me and for this reason, I give HIM all HONOR and GLORY FOREVER.

Have a Blessed 2010 and hope to see some of you this year on our journey's.

"TOO LONG AWAY...."

2009-08-11T17:14:00.003-04:00

It's been a while since I posted anything on line but so much has happened since my last posting...I've been living on airplanes, in airports and hotels in many different parts of the world and the U.S.

Anyway, I will now be posting once per week trying to show and update some of my travels since the year started.

Recently I was in Arizona for a model event called "THE Arizona" which saw some great kids showcasing their skills at being actors and young models. The event had a star studded field of superstars from NICKLEODEON, DISNEY CHANNEL and the ever popular "HIGH SCHOOL REUNION" cast members.

One amazing kid at the event stood out for me; his name, TYZA FRENCH! He was no more than 6 or 7 years old but had the most magnetic personality of a future superstar rarely seen by kids or adults (see photo below) in the industry.

I guess I will go out on a limb and predict that he will become a STAR in the future! :-)

TYZA, "you were destined for great things!"

I will feature some of the other kids that shone brightly at the event in a later posting.

Once again, thank you "THE Arizona" for inviting me to your lovely event.

Stay blessed.

TYRON BARRINGTON

OBAMA REIGNS SUPREME!

2009-01-26T20:44:00.002-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

THE YEAR STARTED SUPREMELY WITH THE INAUGURATION OF OUR 44TH PRESIDENT, BARACK OBAMA!

WE STOPPED COUNTING THE NUMBER OF COVERS HE'S GRACED AND HAS DULY CROWNED HIM: "SUPERMODEL OF THE YEAR!" LET'S SEE IF ANYONE WILL CHALLENGE HIM FOR THE TITLE THIS YEAR!

CONGRATULATIONS!

MIRANDA KERR & ORLANDO BLOOM

2008-12-01T12:30:00.002-05:00

MIRANDA KERR...DEFINITELY, ONE OF OUR FAVORITE 'ANGELS' (VICTORIA SECRETS)APART FROM OUR ADORABLE AND GORGEOUS ADRIANA LIMA!

SELECT'S "BOY OF LONDON"

2008-11-11T23:07:00.006-05:00

MODEL WATCH: 'JACEY' of SELECT MODELS - LONDON

"HELLO HANDSOME...WE ARE WATCHING YOU!"

OUR MALE MODEL PREDICTION (IF HE EVER DECIDES TO MOVE TO AMERICA PERMANENTLY) TO BECOME A HOUSEHOLD NAME (ESPECIALLY IF HE DECIDES TO GET INTO FILM OR TELEVISION)...HE IS TRULY A "BOY OF LONDON"!

"ARE YOU BEING SERVED?" LIFEBALL'S NEW YORK DINNER EVENT

2008-11-11T22:42:00.012-05:00

"WERE THEY BEING SERVED? YES, THEY WERE!"

ON A BEAUTIFUL SATURDAY FALL EVENING IN NEW YORK, IN A GRAND APARTMENT OVERLOOKING CENTRAL PARK, DINNER WAS SERVED WITH ATTENDEES RANGING FROM EVENT ORGANIZER GERY KESSLER FROM AUSTRIA, AMANDA LEPORE, SINGER MEL MERIO, PHOTOGRAPHER ROXANNE LOWITT, FRENCH VOGUE MODEL ANDRE, ETC...!

"YES WE CAN...'CHANGE'!"

2008-11-05T07:47:00.006-05:00

Today, in our world's history; CHANGE has come to AMERICA!

HOPE sets in...

FAITH abounds and...

LOVE resounds amongst us all!

For everyone, young, old, black, white, red, yellow...EVERY AMERICAN, and the people worldwide are rejoicing at the historic work by the hands of God through the people of America to make CHANGE by electing Senator OBAMA as the President Elect of AMERICA!

There is a renewal of FAITH, HOPE, LOVE and CHANGE in our lives!

We embrace you with open arms, with our smiles and the tingling of JOY in our hearts!

HOPE WON!

CONGRATULATIONS President Elect OBAMA!

CONGRATULATIONS AMERICA; YOU'VE SHOWN THE WORLD THAT 'ALL THINGS, ARE POSSIBLE!'

GOD BLESS!

Tyron Barrington

TODAY WE VOTE FOR THE WORLD'S #1 SUPERMODEL (Male or Female); TODAY, WE VOTE: BARACK OBAMA!!! GET OUT & VOTE!!!

2008-11-03T21:56:00.004-05:00

This is the most beautiful and historic moment in America (and for me as a immigrant and now an AMERICAN) voting for the most stunning, suave, handsome, supermodel, cover model EVER: BARACK OBAMA! We stopped counting the numerous covers he's graced and now we look forward to him gracing many more!!!

Thank you America for showing the world how much you do embrace everyone of every creed, color, race, etc!

To Senator Obama (and God's will, soon to be President OBAMA) along with every immigrant (including yours truly), are rejoicing because we always knew America as the place where dreams come true!

God Bless!

LAUREN CONRAD ("THE HILLS") MARK Campaign (behind-the-scenes) produced by BARRINGTON

2008-10-31T12:12:00.015-04:00

"ADURE' Skincare Fall campaign by BARRINGTON (Brand Marketing & Art Directing) Talent: Race car driver / model: MARGARETH (Paris)

2008-10-17T13:46:00.005-04:00

"A" Magazine (ITALY) shot by MARCO GUERRA in Marakesch, MOROCCO by BARRINGTON

2008-10-13T20:05:00.004-04:00

"GLOSS' Magazine - Casting & Production by BARRINGTON

2008-10-01T12:54:00.009-04:00

Photographer:
HELENA PALAZZI
Stylist:
JOHN MOORE
Location:
The Dutch island of CURACAO
Model: Marilyn's NY

TARGET 'BRANDING': Casting by BARRINGTON

2008-09-25T21:01:00.006-04:00

"HELLO GORGEOUS...II"

2008-09-25T20:32:00.008-04:00

During Fashion Week, two beautiful girls captivated the audience each time they appeared...they remind us how fashion used to be...BEAUTIFUL!

The girls: GEORGIE & KINEE!

"We can't wait to see more on you both!"

"HELLO GORGEOUS...'WE KNEW YOU WERE GOING PLACES...'"

2008-09-25T20:06:00.005-04:00

We predicted AUSTRIA ALCANTRE (IMG Models) would go places...but, who knew so quickly!

"Que Linda!"

Check AUSTRIA out in MODEL.LIVE on VOGUE.TV as she navigates her way through Fashion Week - NY, LONDON, MILAN & PARIS!

We're rooting for our Caribbean Beauty!

Stay Tuned!

OTHER IMAGES FROM NY FASHION WEEK....

2008-09-15T23:12:00.011-04:00

SHE IS DEFINITELY GOING PLACES: OUR PREDICTION! WE LOVE HER!
(Martina smiles from the heart)

A MODEL WITH EXQUISITE BEAUTY @ NANA BOATENG SHOW....Coming from far PLACES...

SHE'S GOING PLACES TOO...At least at LUCA'S GORGEOUS SHOW...

AND, IVANA....HAS GONE TO MANY BEAUTIFUL & EXOTIC PLACES IN LIFE...She looked stunning!

NY FASHION WEEK

2008-09-14T23:07:00.013-04:00

IMAGES backstage - NY FASHION WEEK captured by BARRINGTON GROUP from some of the shows including LUCA LUCA (beautiful collection) where we saw the lovely Victoria Secret model OLUCHI sitting front row with her adorable baby and hubby while backstage we had a lovely time with all the paparazzi's going crazy over IVANA TRUMP and MISS USA (looking smashing) along with the super power tennis player SERENA WILLIAMS (who kept me up the night before waiting to see if she was going to win her 9th Major Championship title); the late night was worth it as she was quite gracious and kept flashing her Million Dollar smile (I'm sure she was smiling because she had earlier collected $1.5m for two weeks of work - winning the U.S. Open)!

CONGRATULATIONS, SERENA; YOU WERE SMASHING!

STEALING BEAUTY

2008-09-08T23:01:00.007-04:00

THE NEW YORK POST
By Rachel Syme
Sept. 7, 2008

Model: Agness Deyn

The tables at Egg in Williamsburg are made for messy breakfasts; they are covered in simple white butcher paper, easy to replace. It is also a perfect surface for drawing, should a young and hungry model agent want to sketch out a map of the inner workings of their industry. “OK, so this is IMG,” he says, writing the name of the agency in gray crayon and circling it. “This is DNA, this is Women and this is Elite.” He goes on, doodling bubbles across the table with a bitchy smirk. “Over here is Ford, Next and Marilyn, and One Model Management. Wilhelmina is way over here but doesn’t count—they are just a commercial stock house. Not important.”

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE

Vogue’s Fashion Photos Spark Debate in India

2008-09-02T10:08:00.005-04:00

By HEATHER TIMMONS
Published: August 31, 2008
The New York Times

NEW DELHI — An old woman missing her upper front teeth holds a child in rumpled clothes — who is wearing a Fendi bib (retail price, about $100).

In Vogue India magazine, a child from a poor family modeled a Fendi bib, which costs about $100.
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A man modeled a Burberry umbrella in Vogue that costs about $200. Some 456 million Indians live on less than $1.25 a day.
A family of three squeezes onto a motorbike for their daily commute, the mother riding without a helmet and sidesaddle in the traditional Indian way — except that she has a Hermès Birkin bag (usually more than $10,000, if you can find one) prominently displayed on her wrist.

Elsewhere, a toothless barefoot man holds a Burberry umbrella (about $200).

Welcome to the new India — at least as Vogue sees it.

Vogue India’s August issue presented a 16-page vision of supple handbags, bejeweled clutches and status-symbol umbrellas, modeled not by runway stars or the wealthiest fraction of Indian society who can actually afford these accessories, but by average Indian people.

Perhaps not surprisingly, not everyone in India was amused.

CLICK HERE TO THE FULL ARTICLE

OLYMPICS UPDATE: JAMAICA VS. U.S.A

2008-08-18T22:37:00.013-04:00

The Olympics track & field sprints has shaped up already to be a match up between the United States and the tiny Reggae Island of JAMAICA!

Well, so far, it's been quite 'IRIE' and 'NO PROBLEM, MON!'

USAIN 'Lightning' BOLT (Jamaica) smashes the world record and reggae down the catwalk in 'dance hall' style (9.69)

Then it was thrice as nice when the Reggae girls created history from one country to sweep the women's 100m race (Gold, Silver & Silver) and the first time since 1912 that it happened in either the men or women's race.

"Anything you do, I can do better!"

The American men sweeping the 400m hurdles going Gold, Silver & Bronze!

"DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN...Oops, MODEL!" Movie

2008-08-12T12:49:00.016-04:00

WE'RE NOT SURE IF THIS IS A SCENE FROM THE OLYMPICS WITH NAOMI AIMING TO WIN GOLD FOR 'SHOOTING' OR, IF IT IS REALLY FROM HER NEW BREAKOUT FILM: "DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN...Oops, MODEL!", BUT WE SURE DO THINK SHE LOOKS QUITE CONVINCING!!!

(possible music fom Naomi's new film)
"OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING...
OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY,
I'VE GOT A BEAUTIFUL FEELING..."NAOMI'S" HEADING OUR WAY!
BAM!
AND SHE'S MAD AS HELL!!!"

>CLICK HERE TO SEE FILM<

Scenes from the movie "DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN...Oops, MODEL!" - The Breakout film of the season, Starring: NAOMI CAMPBELL ('In the role she was born to play') and Star Director/Photographer: NICK KNIGHT, Coming Soon To A Catwalk & Client Near You!)

Advance CAMPAIGN bookings for Ms. Campbell, available NOW through the box office of IMG!

Rated: PG

"LET THE (FASHION OLYMPIC) GAMES BEGIN!"

2008-08-07T22:34:00.013-04:00

THE WORLD'S GREATEST SPORTING EVENTS HAVE FINALLY BEGUN IN BEIJING BUT THOSE OF US ALREADY KNOW THAT IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR CENTURIES; ESPECIALLY, WITH SOME OF OUR FAVORITE (FASHION) OLYMPIANS WHO KEEP GOING AND GOING AND GOING....!

THERE SEEMS TO BE NO END OR "BROOM STICK" TO SWEEP SOME OF THESE "OLD BAGS" OFF THE CATWALK!!! LET'S ADMIT IT - "WE LOVE THEM!" AND, RIGHTFULLY BECAUSE THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY REAL, GENUINE, NEW 'SUPERMODEL' ('BAGS') OUT THERE - LATELY (NOT SINCE THE SUPERS WERE "SUPERMODELS"!

TODAY, EVERY COW, GOAT, CHICKEN AND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PEACH 'TART' IS A MODEL AND WORSE...THEY'VE LABELED THEMSELVES, "SUPERMODEL!"

VANITY HAS GOTTEN LOOSE!

NO WONDER FASHION IS IN A STATE OF MADNESS!

THIS COMES TO OUR POINT OF WHY WE HAVE TO NOW RESURRECT SOME OF THE DEAD 'SUPERS' TO INJECT SOME FUN INTO IT! EVEN IF IT MEANS INJECTING BOTOX AND EVERY GOD FORSEEN 'YOUTH FOUNTAIN' PORTION INTO SOME OLD WRINKLED FACE (OH, BY THE WAY, WE CAN DO IT WITHOUT ALL THAT WITH THE MAGIC OF TECHNOLOGY: 'CUT, PASTE & RETOUCH'!

SOMEONE NEEDS TO 'BAG' SOME OF THESE YOUNG COWS AND PUT THEM OUT TO PASTURE SO THEY CAN LEARN TO 'GRAZE' LIKE THE OLD COWS USED TO BEFORE THEY HIT THE RUNWAYS!

ANYWAY, HURRAH TO THE OLYMPICS! WE ARE HAPPY IT'S BACK!

Kate's Attempt at the 100m sprint in 2004

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE FASHION OLYMPIANS (NOT RANKED IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER) AND THE SPORTS WE'VE TAGGED THEM TO; THEY SURE DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE BUT LET'S NOT FORGET TO PUT THEM BACK OUT TO PASTURES WHERE THEY CAN RETIRE IN PEACE AND TEACH THE YOUNG COWS A LESSON OR TWO!

CHRISTIE BRINKLEY (JAVELIN - SHE THROWED SOME DARTS & FLASHED PEARLY WHITES WHILE THINKING "I'VE GOT TO KEEP MY 'COVER GIRL' IMAGE UP, JUST KEEP SMILING - EVERYBODY LOVES ME, AMERICA LOVES ME, I'M MISS AMERICA", AT HER RECENT DIVORCE TRIAL FROM FORMER HUSBAND.

LINDA EVANGELISTA (DECATHALON - WELL, SHE'S MASTERED EVERY EVENT IN (FASHION) SPORTS ESPECIALLY WITH HER MANY 'COATS' OF HAIR COLORS! NOTE TO SELF: OVER 2000 YEARS AGO THE BIBLE STORY OF JOSEPH'S MANY COAT OF COLORS WAS AND IS STILL QUITE FAMOUS TODAY: DID LINDA TAKE A PAGE FROM HIS STORY?)

NAOMI CAMPBELL (DISCUSS THROWER & MARATHON RUNNER - SHE JUST KEEPS GOING AND GOING AND ....! THANK GOD, SHE IS STILL RUNNING....'WE WONDER, WHERE TO...BUT BE CAREFUL, SHE IS THE RECORD HOLDER AS A DISCUSS THROWER; WATCH OUT!')

CARMEN (WE'RE NOT SURE WHAT EVENT SHE IS IN THIS YEAR! SHE'S BEEN IN EVERY OLYMPICS SINCE............LET'S JUST SAY, 'SHE IS A RECORD HOLDER'! SHE'S THE OLDESSSTTTTTT SUPERMODEL IN THE WORLD - MANY, MANY HAVE COME AND GONE BEFORE AND AFTER HER AND SHE IS STILL GOING; ALL THE OTHER SUPERS HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO TO CATCH UP WITH HER!)

KATE MOSS (GYMNAST - SHE BALANCES EVERY BEAM, RINGS, POLES, SHE GETS ON...AND OFF!)

ELLE MACPHERSON (HIGH JUMPER & HURDLER - WITH LEGS LIKE HERS WHO NEEDS TO COMPETE IN ANY EVENTS

OUR ALL TIME FAVORITE SUPERMODEL: MISS PIGGY! OINK! 'HAMMER THROWER': SHE HAS NOT AGED IN....BUT, LET'S NOT SAY ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY!

ANYWAY, WE WOULD LOVE TO ADD MORE BUT...NOT TO WORRY, YOU WILL SEE THEM CATWALKING TOMORROW NIGHT IN THE 'OPENING CEREMONY' OR IN THE CROWD BUT, IF YOU MISS THEM, DON'T WORRY, YOU WILL SEE THEM SOON ON A CATWALK NEAR YOU...EVEN IN TEACNECK, NEW JERSEY!

STAY TUNED AND STAY BLESSED!

Two Interesting Articles

2008-08-04T11:18:00.009-04:00

As seen in "The Sunday Times" of London

hmm Interesting... :)

WHERE HAVE ALL THE REAL MEN GONE?

I know. Saving the males is an unlikely vocation for a 21st-century woman. Most men don’t know they need saving; most women consider the idea absurd. When I tell my women friends that I want to save the males, they look at me as if noticing for the first time that I am insane. Then they say something like: “Are you out of your mind? This is still a male-dominated world. It’s women who need saving. Screw the men!” CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING

ARE BIG BREAST ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL?

It's official. The summer of 2008 is all about cleavage. There hasn't been a heat wave, flood or hurricane, Big Brother is boring, Glastonbury didn't rock any boats and England weren't at Euro 2008. So, the nation has filled the hole left by the absence of a single galvanising event with an awful lot of tit talk. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING

"PROJECT RUNWAY" TV Show (BRAVO Network)

2008-07-29T08:41:00.003-04:00

QUESTION:

"ARE THE MODELS ON PROJECT RUNWAY 'STAND-INS' FOR THE 'REAL' ONES TO COME, OR DID SOMEONE PUT THEIR FRIENDS & FAMILIES IN IT AS A FAVOR? JUST ASKING!"

AVON 'MARK' SHOOT

2008-07-23T00:19:00.009-04:00

A look behind the scene of last week's Avon 'Mark' shoot
PRODUCED BY: BARRINGTON GROUP

Congratulations Miss Venezuela - the new Miss Universe 2008!

2008-07-15T11:35:00.007-04:00

Dayana Mendoza - Miss Venezuela

Russia and Mexico (our predicted picks for 1st and 2nd place - they ended up placing 4th and 5th respectively)!
Another noticeable exclusion from top 10: Kosovo! Stunning - on television but a truly odd looking gown for a pageant!

SNEAK PEEK: BEHIND THE SCENES' "ART BASEL 2008"

2008-07-08T00:05:00.009-04:00

CASTING BY : BARRINGTON GROUP

Designer JORDAN of LOST ART, Photographers MARKUS KLINKO & INDRANI and Art Editor PATRIK REMY (French VOGUE & NUMERO) collaborative Art Photography session for ART BASEL 2008 (to be seen: Dec. 2008 - Miami, Fl.)

Super(Model) Athletes Reign from Spain and U.S.A!

2008-07-07T00:06:00.005-04:00

Spain's Rafael ('Rafa') Nadal the male supermodel athlete dethrones #1 Roger Federer in smashing five set thriller!

Venus defeats sister Serena to win her 5th Wimbledon title! Don't feel too sad for Serena; the sisters later went on to capture the doubles title also that day!

Congratulations to these Supermodel athletes!

' The London Hotel- NYC ' 2008 Ad

2008-07-02T00:13:00.004-04:00

Casting By: BARRINGTON GROUP

As seen in American Vogue magazine July 2008 issue.

Rest In Peace Ruslana Korshunova

2008-06-30T10:27:00.006-04:00

Barrington Group would like to express our condolences and prayers to her family, friends and loved ones!

CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE FROM THE NEW YORK POST NEWS PAPER

USA Today Dream Job

2008-06-30T09:35:00.009-04:00

For the second year in a row, BARRINGTON GROUP hosts & mentors student winners of USA TODAY Newspaper - DREAM JOB program!

Bottom Row - Left to right: Aneesa Persaud (student - Hillcrest High School), Tyron Barrington (President/Director Barrington Group), Fateha Uddin (winner & student - 'Dream Job' - Hillcrest High School) & Deanna Francis (winner & student - 'Dream Job' - Food & Finace High School)

Back Row - Left to right: Neil Mautone & Nick Mehmeti (Presidents - RED Models - NY) & Alice O'Neal (teacher - Food & Finance High School)

Barrington Group Director & President, Tyron Barrington, mentors students FATEHA UDDIN, DEANNA FRANCIS and ANEESA PERSAUD winners of "USA TODAY" 'Dream Job' mentor day. As part of the time spent, Barrington also took the students to one of New York's top new model agency RED where they were able to view first hand the daily grind of model management.

It was a day to cherish and remember for the students.

'LATINA MAGAZINE' JUNE/JULY 2008 ISSUE

2008-06-24T00:36:00.006-04:00

CASTING BY: BARRINGTON GROUP
STYLED BY: JOHN MOORE
PHOTOGRAPHS BY: ANDREW SOUTHAM

"HELLO GORGEOUS...

2008-06-20T00:31:00.011-04:00

...WE ARE WATCHING YOU!"

A future star in the making from IMG and Sokrates Models(Dominican republic)with an incredibly beautiful name, AUSTRIA ALCANTRA!

CHANGE

2008-06-19T13:20:00.009-04:00

Dear Friends & Clients,

Starting today (Thursday, June 19th, 2008), we will be starting a column titled 'CHANGE' inspired by Democratic Presidential Candidate, Senator Barack Obama and his, "CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN" message!

Today's article, the first in a series to come is written by Cathy Horyn of the NYTimes! This article exemplifies CHANGE and HOPE in the Fashion Industry but it also raises questions which are good for all of us to think about! Thank you Steven (Miesel) for always making a difference and to Franca (Italian Vogue) for giving him the freedom to make some 'CHANGE'! To Cathy for always writing intelligent articles; you are a CHANGE Maker!

We hope all the stories and articles will UPLIFT and INSPIRE us all to look deep within our hearts and make the necessary changes that will impact not only our lives but most importantly the lives of others!

We would love to hear your stories of CHANGE and HOPE. You can send your articles or stories of interest to: tyron@barrintonmgt.com

"'CHANGE'... IS GOOD!"

"STAY BLESSED & KEEP THE FAITH!"

CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE

NAOMI CAMPBELL BY STEVEN MEISEL FOR ITALIAN VOGUE

WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, OR FALL... ALL YOU'VE GOT TO DO IS CALL.... BARRINGTON "ISLAND BOY PRODUCTION"

2008-06-19T00:43:00.013-04:00

YOUR $$$ GOES FAR...ON THE SUNNY, WHITE SANDY BEACHES OF THE CARIBBEAN

This is the time to plan ALL your Production needs without the hassle of the Hamptons, Miami or Europe.

Wouldn't you rather be on a tropical beach?

Just bring your suntan lotion, swimwear (we will provide one for you) or if you prefer...you can go optional in Negril, Jamaica!

BARRINGTON...'Island Boy' Group specializes in full PRODUCTION & CASTING services for all PRINT and COMMERCIAL shoots on some of the most beautiful Islands in the Caribbean; from JAMAICA, CURACAO, BARBADOS, BAHAMAS, TRINIDAD, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, TORTOLA, to name a few!

"We know the Caribbean...'WE ARE THE CARIBBEAN!'"

Image courtesy of THE NEW YORK TIMES JUNE 15, 2008

WHAT'S THE SKINNY?

2008-06-17T02:20:00.014-04:00

June 14, 2008- THE NEW YORK POST

WRITTEN BY: RICHARD JOHNSON

MODEL WORLD'S THIN ON IDEAS

THE fashion industry paid big lip service this week to the idea of stopping young models from starving themselves into skinniness - but the designers couldn't come up with any steps that would actually change their sick taste for sickly thin mannequins.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America held an event dubbed "The Beauty of Health: How the Fashion Industry Can Make a Difference" at Milk Studios the other night as part of its awareness program.

Since holding its first health symposium last year, the CFDA has sent letters to designers, agents and stylists reminding them of the importance of health.

CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING THIS ARTICLE

IN THE NEWS- CONGRESSMAN'S DESIRE FOR MODELS

2008-06-14T20:56:00.010-04:00

New York Congressman Anthony Weiner is hoping to pass a bill that would open up 1,000 new visa slots for foreign models.

June 12, 2008 -- NY POST

By: JENNIFER FERMINO

Seems Anthony Weiner is working hard to increase his dating pool.

The New York Democratic congressman, who has wooed a bevy of beauties from the Big Apple to the Beltway, is pushing a bill that would open up 1,000 new visa slots - for models.

"Anytime you can create jobs in New York, you've got to do it," said his spokesman, John Collins.

"The fashion industry is super-important in New York. It'll make it easier for costume artists, makeup artists and set designers to do shoots in New York."

Click here to continue reading this article

jennifer.fermino@nypost.com

'Adure' Skin Care Product Commercial

2008-06-10T23:50:00.016-04:00

Concept Design , Casting & Production by: Barrington Group

Click Here To See Video

" LIFE BALL 2008" A Life And A Ball"

2008-06-08T01:24:00.017-04:00

A look behind the scene and the journey to Vienna, Austria for the 'Life Ball' 16th annual event and their grand finale fashion show with the British lingerie label Agent Provocateur.

Casting by: Barrington Group

Derek K.(DNA), Rafton (Q) , Patrick McMullen (photographer) Lucas K. (major) Patrick P.(red)

Julia R (IMG) Vanessa F. (IMG) Olga R. (Elite)

Andre J( French Vogue cover model) and Nell Robinson ( Next)

Janaina (NY Models) and Vivian Vidal (Elite)

The flight crew

Red Carpet arrival (Vienna International Airport)

Sharon Stone and Gery Keszler

linda evangelista

Lydia Hearst

Life Ball 2008/ Agent Provocateur - Fashion Show Casting

2008-05-08T09:17:00.022-04:00

CHLOE BELLO - IMG

JULIA - IMG

LAUREN - NY MODELS

DEREK - DNA

LUCAS - MAJOR

Casting of Designer and Production Assist

2008-05-06T23:49:00.004-04:00

America's Next Top Model / Cover Girl - A Day In The Life segment - Episode #10

Designer: Jose Duran

ONE'derful...!

2008-04-29T18:21:00.006-04:00

ONE great site to behold!

ONE MANAGEMENT (NY)

FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS: A DELICIOUS NEW 'FAT PIG' TO NIBBLE ON!

2008-04-28T14:05:00.006-04:00

Chocolate lovers will soon be having a roll if they have their way with the
'FAT PIG' that's about to invade fashion!

No waif's here; just plain ole 'FAT PIG' , dear!

SMACK ON!

Black is finally in fashion at Vogue

2008-04-28T11:13:00.005-04:00

As seen in: The Independent

By Ian Johnston and Photini Philippidou

Sunday, 27 April 2008

It's an open secret in the fashion industry: black models rarely get jobs on catwalks, in magazines and on billboards. According to executives, they do not inspire women to spend money.

Apart from Naomi Campbell in one Louis Vuitton advertisement this season, it would be difficult to find a single black model in a prominent position in a magazine. Carole White of the Premier Model Agency says she has received casting briefs requesting "no ethnics" and adds: "According to magazines, black models don't sell."

The leading British photographer Nick Knight says: "The fashion industry and the advertising industry are steeped in racism. You just have to look around at the number of black girls you see in ads virtually nil. Among the main fashion brands, they are completely under-represented. It's shocking and atrocious. "... continue reading

A 'SELECT' bunch of English Roses blooms in New York!

2008-04-27T22:57:00.013-04:00

SELECT MODELS (London)

ELIZA

ELLIE

PORTIA

HATTIE

VIBE MAGAZINE

2008-04-24T03:07:00.008-04:00

CASTING, PRODUCTION and LOCATION SCOUTING BY: BARRINGTON GROUP
PHOTOGRAPHS BY: HENRY LEUTWYLER
STYLED BY: MEMSOR KAMARAKE
MODEL: JORDAN RICHARDSON
LOCATION: CURACAO

IN THE NEWS

2008-04-21T17:01:00.012-04:00

as seen in: Metro News April 16th, 2008

SUPREME 'REIGN' for SPRING!

2008-04-18T02:38:00.054-04:00

SUPREME MANAGEMENT (NY)

2008 LEVI'S 'CAPITAL E' AD CAMPAIGN

2008-04-04T15:04:00.007-04:00

CASTING BY: BARRINGTON GROUP

'OCEAN DRIVE MAG.' FEB. 2008 ISSUE

2008-03-31T08:06:00.009-04:00

CASTING, PRODUCTION and LOCATION SCOUTING BY: BARRINGTON GROUP
PHOTOGRAPHS BY: HELENA PALAZZI
STYLED BY: JOHN MOORE
LOCATION: CURACAO

'ELLE INTERNATIONAL' SHOOT (Behind the scene)

2008-03-18T13:13:00.007-04:00

Models:
Julie Henderson (NY Models)
Alina Puscau (IMG)
Production,casting and location scouting by: Barrington Group
location: BAHAMAS

L'OREAL PARIS '07-'08 CAMPAIGN- CASTED BY BARRINGTON

2008-03-06T11:59:00.001-05:00

Carribbean magazine 'SHABEAU' SUMMER ISSUE

2008-03-04T15:34:00.005-05:00

CASTING, PRODUCTION and LOCATION SCOUTING BY: BARRINGTON GROUP
MODEL: KAI and MICHELLE from TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
PHOTOGRAPHER: ANNA DONOVAN
LOCATION: BARBADOS