THE SECOND ACT: Clothing and Accessories Designer Briian Dargon

"With any part you play, there is a certain amount of yourself in it. There has to be, otherwise it's not just acting, it's lying"- Johnny Depp

Briian Dargon, the noted clothing and accessories designer has begun to tell a different kind of story by pursuing a life long dream of becoming an actor.

Briian who will use Briian David ( his first and middle name) professionally, says that as long as he can remember, he's wanted to be an actor.

His first foray was an open audition for the New Mickey Mouse Club in 1977 that he snuck to after his Grandmother forbade him to go. Briian says jokingly "it was an eye opener, when I arrived and they called my name, they asked me who was I represented by? did I have a headshot? resume? did I have a parent with me?". I was like a deer caught in headlights, I had absolutely no clue what they were talking about, all I knew is that I had the desire. My Grandmother upon finding out that I disobeyed her promptly closed my eye, that's the joke, although I did get a wedged heeled shoe thrown at me (another joke).

Briian went on to secure employment with several record labels including SONY (Gospel division Harmony Records) as well as Notation Music Publishing wherein he received a credit on Rosie O'Donnell's Compilation Christmas Album.

Additionally, Briian delved back into film in 2008 when  he worked as a background actor and part of the production crew for the independent film "AFTER PARTY BABIES" directed by Henry Cruz. 

After a few other false starts, fast forward to 2015 and having only taken acting classes for five weeks Briian had secured his first acting role in an independent feature film entitled "THE RAGING BOOM" playing Chief of Detectives Simoin. The film was written and directed by Mahogany B.

Briian says he doesn't subscribe to the idea that you have to have one thing you love and that he has to choose between designing and acting. "I consider myself an artist and I feel that I had no choice in that so why should I have to choose how I express it?. This is a huge deal to me, and I understand how fortunate I am to be entrusted with the responsibility of bringing this character to life and I don't take it for granted".

We wish him luck in his future artistic  endeavors.

CHIRP ON DOWN TO HESTER STREET FAIR: May 2nd 2015 from 12-6pm

Briian Dargon , the noted clothing and accessories designer for the lines Bsixtee6, Chirp and Romance and Rebellion will be participating in the prestigious Hester Street Fair on Saturday, May 2nd 2015 from 12-6pm.

Briian's work has been featured in Japanese Vogue, The Source Magazine, TimeOut New York, BRM Magazine, Spanglish Magazine, Clik Magazine, Urban Lux Magazine and a host of other publications, blogs, etc.

Briian will be selling his hand sewn tee shirts, bow ties as well as re-purposed wallets.

The Hester Street Fair is located on Hester and Essex Streets in New York City. Come by and say hello, he's friendly.

Hope to see ya there.

Model Spotlight: Introducing CHRIS SMITH

Ladies and Gentlemen let us talk about Chris Smith shall we? As fate would have it, Chris was actually accompaning a model friend of his to a shoot when he was "discovered" by noted photographer Briian Dargon. 

The 6',170lb mannequin hails from Jamaica, New York and is already shooting campaigns for the clothing lines Bsixtee6 and Romance and Rebellion.

Briian says "his test shots were amazing, he exuded a lot of personality and needed very little direction, it seemed very instinctual for him".

Still new to the business of modeling, Chris hopes to begin shooting with other photographers and land more editorial and runway work.

 

HESTER STREET FAIR WELCOMES BSIXTEE6

The New York City staple Hester Street Crafts and Food Fair on Saturday, May 2nd 2015 , warmly embraces Noted, Clothing and Accessories Designer Briian Dargon of Bsixtee6, Chirp and Romance and Rebellion fame.

Briian's work has been featured in Japanese Vogue, TimeOut New York, Urban Lux Magazine, The Source Magazine, Clik Magazine, just to name a few.

Briian specializes in mostly one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories and all of the product is hand sewn.

If you're in the New York City area, stop by the Hester Street Fair and say hello.

Hester Street Fair is located at:

Address: Essex St, New York, NY 10002

ON THE RISE: LATINO MODELS ARE COMING: Introducing ERIC GARCIA

As long as there have been male models, there have been models of latino descent. Most are not recognizable by name but there have have been some influential ones such as Will LeMay, Bernardo Velasco, Heny Diaz, Isaac Valdez and many more. Don't worry if you don't recognize these names either as I am sure you have seen their faces in fashion campaigns for such notable designers/brands as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Rocawear, Sean John, Gifted Elite and many more.

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of the latin male model and a new crop of WHO TO WATCH OUT FOR's are arriving. One such looker is the incredibly personable Eric Garcia. The handsome 6'2, 180lb Garcia (and Vin Diesel doppelganger) so far has graced the cover of Urban Lux Magazine and was featured in the NEW AMERICANS Campaign and look book for noted Designer/Photographer Bsixtee6.

Eric has continuously booked runway shows during the last few fashion week seasons and has begun to parlay his talents into acting.

Mr. Garcia is definitely one to watch.

POETRY IN FASHION - PETER "RAINMAKER" SEATON

Noted Poet, Author, Lecturer, Teacher and Host (Whewwww!!!!!) Peter "Rainmaker" Seaton wearing a One Of A Kind, Crocheted Sweatshirt from the new line ROMANCE and REBELLION by Clothing Designer/Photographer Briian Dargon,

Briian is also the designer of the Bsixtee6 and Chirp clothing lines.