Monday, January 4, 2010
2009 RECAP...
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
"TOO LONG AWAY...."
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
Monday, January 26, 2009
OBAMA REIGNS SUPREME!
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!
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!
Monday, December 1, 2008
MIRANDA KERR & ORLANDO BLOOM
MIRANDA KERR...DEFINITELY, ONE OF OUR FAVORITE 'ANGELS' (VICTORIA SECRETS)APART FROM OUR ADORABLE AND GORGEOUS ADRIANA LIMA!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
SELECT'S "BOY OF LONDON"
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"!
"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
"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...!
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...!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
"YES WE CAN...'CHANGE'!"
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
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
Monday, November 3, 2008
TODAY WE VOTE FOR THE WORLD'S #1 SUPERMODEL (Male or Female); TODAY, WE VOTE: BARACK OBAMA!!! GET OUT & VOTE!!!
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!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
"GLOSS' Magazine - Casting & Production by BARRINGTON
Photographer:
HELENA PALAZZI
Stylist:
JOHN MOORE
Location:
The Dutch island of CURACAO
Model: Marilyn's NY
HELENA PALAZZI
Stylist:
JOHN MOORE
Location:
The Dutch island of CURACAO
Model: Marilyn's NY
Thursday, September 25, 2008
"HELLO GORGEOUS...II"
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...'"
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!
Monday, September 15, 2008
OTHER IMAGES FROM NY FASHION WEEK....
SHE IS DEFINITELY GOING PLACES: OUR PREDICTION! WE LOVE HER!
(Martina smiles from the heart)
(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!
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!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
NY FASHION WEEK
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!
Monday, September 8, 2008
STEALING BEAUTY
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
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
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Vogue’s Fashion Photos Spark Debate in India
By HEATHER TIMMONS
Published: August 31, 2008
The New York Times
In Vogue India magazine, a child from a poor family modeled a Fendi bib, which costs about $100.
Related
Mangaing Globalization: Inequality Is in Vogue in India
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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
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.
Related
Mangaing Globalization: Inequality Is in Vogue in India
Enlarge This Image
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
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