Return II Love ♪:Candice Glover - Cried

Candice Glover, Winner of American Idol Season 12 finally releases her first single and Whitney would be proud.

HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 2013

Mark your calendars!!!!Come One, Come All!!! So Nice We Had To Do It Twice: Holiday Pop Up Shop at Shell's Bistro located at 2150 5th Avenue (132nd Street / Harlem,NY). Tuesday, December 17th 2013 from 5-11pm. Featured Vendors will include Chirp by Bsixtee6 / Yendys Nefer-Atum / GKU / MENSTAYFLY Grooming Products / A DOVE and more with a special musical performance by the incomparable LONNIECE. If you missed the last one, you definitely don't want to miss this one. GREAT DEALS / UNIQUE GIFTS. Hope to see you all there.

BRIIAN DARGON PHOTOGRAPHS BUTTAFLY UNLIMITED CAMPAIGN feat. IZETTA HENDERSON

I had the pleasure of photographing the one and only Izetta Henderson for the incomparable Kissa Thompson of Buttafly Unlimited. Video Production by Alexis Casson. Check out the video below.

 http://vimeo.com/20023396

SOUND BOMB: PAPISHANK

I recently had the pleasure of photographing and styling Singer/Songwriter/Music Producer "PAPISHANK". Download his new album "THE SUM OF BOTH WORLDS, PAPI Pt.1 featuring "Can You Take It" (feat. Eddie Cuesta) and "Better Man" now available on Itunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify,etc.

http://www.papishank.com

SNEAK PEEK: THE NEW AMERICANS 3

Photographer/Clothing Designer and Stylist Briian Dargon recently released several images from his forthcoming look book. The look book is the third of an on going series called THE NEW AMERICANS. Briian has combed the country to find aspiring models and non-models alike to showcase his clothing designs and says he looks forward to the release that will show more than one kind of beauty.

POP UP SHOP AT SHELL'S BISTRO featuring CHIRP by BSIXTEE6

The men's clothing and accessory line Chirp by Bsixtee6 will be participating in the Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Shell's Bistro located at 2150 5th Avenue (132nd Street) in Harlem, NY on Tuesday, September 19th 2013 from 7-11pm.

The Pop-Up Shop will also feature Shoe Designer "AuthenticbyJohnAshford, an art show by Photographer Don Whitley, Musical Performance by the the incomparable Annette St.John and some additional vendors as well.

Admission: $7.00

U'KNO tha DON - "HELLO HOLLYWOOD" (MUSIC VIDEO)

I had the privilege of photographing MC/Singer/Songwriter U'Kno Tha Don recently. Check out his "Hello Hollywood" music video above.

MODEL SPOTLIGHT: MIGUEL CARRERA

I had the privilege of photographing Miguel Carrera yesterday. The 21 year old, 5'10 Model and Fitness Trainer from NYC has become quite accomplished at such a young age. 

He has a fitness book entitled "The Anatomy of Muscles" that is dropping this Fall 2013. 

He has also worked for Kai D. Utility, a NY Artisan designer, and Vint and York eyewear, a NY vintage eyewear company. 

He expects to be signed to a modeling agency shortly so I feel really fortunate that I was able to shoot him.

Want to keep up with him? Instagram: miguelcarrera_
























All clothing courtesy of Chirp by Bsixtee6.

LostNMissing, Inc: Critical Missing (w autism) Avonte Oquendo - New York

LostNMissing, Inc: Critical Missing (w autism) Avonte Oquendo - New York

Briian Dargon for BSixtee6 spoken word Debut at the Sneakers & Ale event at Shell's Bistro in Harlem 9/25/13

New Watch Collaboration From Bsixtee6 and Charles Dumont

Bsixtee6 continue their ongoing collaboration with watch maker Charles Dumont. They recently created this classic, clean face, water and shock resistant watch with zipper band and metal D-Ring and clasp closure. The watch band is hand sewn with contrasting or matching thread and retails for $60.00

BSIXTEE6 GOES TO THE MOVIES

Clothing Designer Briian Dargon's  hand sewn "FLY" tee will be featured in the forthcoming film "The Incredible Defeat of Mister & Pete". The film stars Academy Award Winner Jennifer Hudson, the formidable Jeffrey Wright and the Über talented Anthony Mackie. 

The film is already garnering Oscar buzz and is a favorite among critics who have viewed it.

A special shout out goes to the lovely and talented Stylist/Designer Charlese "Chay"Jones for reaching out and getting the piece in the film.

(a still from "The Incredible Defeat of Mister & Pete" in theaters soon)

INTERVIEW WITH DESIGNER BRIIAN DARGON FEATURED ON THE SPAIN BASED "SIXTARS" WEBSITE

Hace años ,en unos de mis viajes a Nyc,tuve la suerte de conocer a Briian Dargon en una presentación de una de sus colecciones de su marca Bsixtee6,y la verdad que me quede prendada al ver su ropa y accesorios…

El ,encantado acepto a responder a unas preguntas sobre el y su marca..

S.Desde cuando tienes la marca?

B. Desde el 2002

S.¿por que ese nombre y como comenzó todo?

B. Pues el nombre por la fecha de mi nacimiento y ya desde muy pequeño siempre me encerraba en mi habitación a crear,también recuerdo que mi madre y mi tía tenían muy en cuenta la moda y las tendencias…

S -Cuando haces las colecciones que buscas¿quien es tu publico objetivo?

B Todo tipo de publico,mi enfoque no es a nadie en concreto,hago ropa para que pueda ser usada año tras año,que no pase de moda.Yodiseño   lo que siento,hago cosas diferentes sin parecerme a nadie.

S ¿a parte de ropa ..que mas haces?

B. Pues he editado un libro,también me dedico a la fotografía,yo mismo hago las fotos a los modelos ,por que se realmente lo que quiero expresar.

Si en los próximos meses pasas por NYC no dudes en pasar por su tienda: Vianova Boutique located at 717 Myrtle Avenue.Brooklyn.

MODEL SPOTLIGHT: RANDY MARTINEZ

I had the pleasure of photographing Dominican Model/Athlete Randy Martinez today. Randy is currently represented by the New York based Felton Group.

MODEL DEVELOPMENT: RON RUSSELL

District of Columbia/Maryland based Aspiring model Ron Russell is currently under development and is seeking representation. 

I THINK THIS SAYS IT ALL!!!!

WYCLEF JEAN CHIRPS TO HIS OWN BEAT

MC/Musician/Presidential Candidate Wyclef Jean formerly of the Grammy Award winning The Fugees wearing the "Chirp In Peace" sweatshirt by Briian Dargon of Bsixtee6.

LOOK OF THE DAY

Oscar Higares wearing Absolute Bespoke.

COSMIC CHAMELEON: RENAISSANCE WOMAN ERYKAH BADU CHANGES HER LOOK AGAIN.WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Grammy Award Winning Singer, Actress and Mid Wife Extraordinaire has gone and done it again. The chameleon has changed her hairstyle once more into this chic, blonde bob. I think it looks awesome on her. What do you think?

WHAT TO WEAR, WHAT TO WEAR? FEMALE ITEM OF THE DAY

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HotTrashVintage

HotTrashVintage

www.etsy.com

EARTHDAY Sale: Enter -FREESHIP- to receive free domestic shipping. Today only! This months lookbook officially DROPPED. Visit HERE to view it

ZAIRE RELEASES THE Z PROJECT MAGAZINE

Photographer/Designer and Stylist now adds Publisher to his long list of accomplishments with the May 2013 debut of his on line magazine, the Z PROJECT. The magazine will focus on editorials, fashion accessories and beauty in color. EXCITED!!!!!!

R&B SUPERSTAR USHER AT THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES EVENT: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF HIS TUXEDO?

STREET STYLE: Jerome Oliver Jones Biker Jacket:Sold Out

http://shop.jeromeoliverjones.us/product/camo-biker?fb_action_ids=10151611181594382&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B10151006196429825%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.likes%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

I Love This Jacket!!!!

Why Is James Franco Backing a Fashion Documentary?

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This story first appeared in the April 26 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.

There was a time when if you were curious about a fashion designer's world, you'd stroll into Rizzoli or Taschen and flip through sumptuous coffee-table books. Now, you go to the movie theater. Or Netflix. Or iTunes. Or video-on-demand. Fashion documentaries suddenly are as ubiquitous as chunky necklaces -- a feast for those who are visually hungry for a dose of beauty and excitement.

Two new fashion docs premiere this season. The Director, produced by James Franco's company Rabbit Bandini and directed by Christina Voros, pulls back the curtain on how a Gucci collection comes together; starring creative director Frida Giannini, it debuts at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21.Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's, the story of Manhattan's venerable 112-year-old luxury department store, was directed by Matthew Miele, produced by a group including Andrew Malloy, great-grandson of BG founder Andrew Goodman, and opens May 3.

The first fashion doc of note was a grand experiment: Put out by Hachette Filipacchi Films and Miramax, 1995's Unzipped was a peek into the supermodels, celebs and bad WWD reviews of then-hot designer Isaac Mizrahi. Lo and behold, it made $2.8 million domestically. Notes Keith Estabrook, an Unzipped producer: "It had so much more fashion cred than [Robert Altman's] fictional Pret-a-Porter." The next major docudrama was 2008's Valentino: The Last Emperor, which took in $2 million stateside, followed by 2009's The September Issue, which generated $4 million. Since then, Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2012) earned more than $1 million domestically. "People want to see [fashion docs] in theaters," says Voros, "because there's so much visual spectacle in them."

They are hardly pots of gold -- compared with the more than $119 million made by 2004 Michael Moore doc Fahrenheit 9/11 -- but they do garner PR for ancillary distribution down the road. "A film that doesn't perform at the box office might overperform in ancillary: 150 to 200 percent for DVD and VOD," says one doc maker. Explains Eric d'Arbeloff of Roadside Attractions, distributor of R.J. Cutler's September Issue: "It's all about the patchwork of ancillary deals. If you break even on the theatrical, that's good." An insider estimates promising box-office revenue of $3 million to $4 million for the current crop, adding, "Having James Franco on Gucci can't hurt. On the Bergdorf film,Bob and Jeanne Berney, distributors of Monster, are executive producers, so I would never count them out." Then there's always a second life on cable, where "this audience is an advertiser's wet dream," says Loic Prigent, who directed 2007's Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton for Arte television in France. "It's primarily female, they shop, they love fashion -- the web possibilities for these docs are endless."

They also make the forbidding world of fashion more accessible. Admits notoriously shy Giannini, "I was intimidated, but I think that the glamour of the fashion industry conceals the work that goes into the process." For Franco, whose idea it was to follow Giannini for a year after he'd been the face of Gucci in 2008, the subject is compelling because "it's a cycle of creativity with high demands, new collections every few months, and you have to make something commercially viable all over the world. There's always a ticking clock." Frederic Tcheng, a Valentino producer, says: "The fashion world is filled with geniuses with an incredible sense of dialogue and inhumanly beautiful bodies. The audience is growing as rapidly as the customer base for luxury fashion. The global reach of the fashion brands makes it exciting."

The excitement is catching on, with four docs in development: one centered on fashion icon Iris Apfel (by Grey Gardens' Maysles brothers); one about a major designer by Vreeland director Lisa Immordino Vreeland (we're guessing Miuccia Prada); one on another retail institution from Miele (we're thinking Saks); and Mademoiselle C, about ex-French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld. "I've seen the interest for fashion grow so quickly," says Mademoiselle C director Fabien Constant. "Fashion people -- gorgeous, hysterical, hard workers, funny -- make the best characters in the world."

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: ISRAEL FORTE'

I recently had the privilege of photographing and styling Singer/Songwriter Israel Forte'. Israel is currently working on his debut project and is a talented vocalist and musician.

STREET STYLE: FASHION and ACCESSORIES DESIGNER CASSIE GRAHAM

The formidable fashion and accessory designer Cassie Graham walks it like she talks it. Cassie's style is so chic and effortless.