SWIMMING WITH THE FISHES- TAKE ONE

Always willing to be bold and try new weird and interesting concepts the team at GADAL linked with our friends Mitch and Frank of Select Nishikigoi Caribbean for take one of "Swimming With The Fishes!"

Straight from a previous shoot at 5am that morning Danielle and newbie model Tremaine took to the water - James of Pin Point Photography was on lens; our friends at Republic 21 supplied the swimwear and kimono; Kwame of Idea Manifest worked on post production and here is a sneak-peek of the images produced.

With fish ranging in price from USD$ 100 to USD $48, 000 Select Nishikigoi Caribbean is the top of the food-chain when it comes to select koi; add a kimono, swimsuit, swim trunks, faux diamond bracelet from Republic 21, Armani sunglasses and  some select models into the mix and you're literally swimming with the money.

'Take Two' will blow things...well; clear out of the water!


Models:                   DANIELLE and TREMAINE
Agency:                  GADAL Model Management Inc.
Location:                Select Nishikigoi Caribbean (Barbados)
Photo Concept:       Graham Edwards
Photographer:         JAMES CLARKE of Pin Point Photography 
Post Production:      IDEA MAINIFEST

ALEX for "Samsung Level- The Reviews" Web Campaign

Since we've signed ALEX to his agency in South Africa (Twenty Management) he hasn't wasted any time in working hard; here he is rocking in his headphones for the latest Samsung Web Campaign...

GADAL Models are everywhere baby!

Model:              Alex Blair 
Client:              Samsung 
Agency:            GADAL Model Management Inc.

Introducing MARC-LEE

GADAL's newest model Marc-Lee has certainly started with a bang!

Straight out of the starting blocks and onto the cover of the much anticipated second book of erotic poet Robert Gibson: SEDUCTION

Robert Gibson aka 'Passion Poet' as he is affectionately known was born in Barbados and is considered to be the 'ZANE' of the Caribbean poetry world. 
His first book EROTIC being a sold-out success!

His second highly anticipated book is expected to be the 'climax' to his first one and he enlisted the help of GADAL Model Management Inc. to make the cover as hot as the inside. 

While we can't let the cat out of the bag before the official book launch we can give you a sneak peek...

With a great team of creatives behind the book: James Clarke of Pin Point Photography and cover design by Idea Manifest we are sure that Marc-Lee will soon be in your hands...because; who could ever leave him on the shelf?


Model:                    MARC-LEE 
Agency:                  GADAL Model Management Inc.
Author:                   Robert R. Gibson
Photographer:         JAMES CLARKE of Pin Point Photography 
Graphic Designers:  IDEA MAINIFEST

AND THEN...THERE WAS JAMAUL!

...and then there was JAMAUL!

Its the sudden-ness of it all that grabs you...one minute the 6' 2" island boy is posting physique images to us here in Barbados at GADAL (and in the background one can see his refrigerator- amateurish one might say- but very authentic).

Six short months later he's preparing to visit his international agency after being offered a contract! 
(keep watching this space and we'll disclose later)

It couldn't get any more real than that!

It's amazing what some pics in the kitchen can do.

Suddenly the images go from amateurish snap-shots in front of the refrigerator to sizzling hot ones as shot by jamaican photography prodigy Wade Rhoden; add the styling of fellow jamaican stylist Michael Atkinson and you have the start of a model career as sudden as a storm at sea.

 

 

 

One moment there was a boy posing in front of the fridge and then...there was JAMAUL.


Model:             Jamaul 
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:  Wade Rhoden  
Stylist:             Michael Atkinson 

WELCOME TREMAINE

GADAL welcomes 'new face' Tremaine  Edwards to the fold! 

Looking forward to great things from the 6' 2" gladiator.

Model:            Tremaine 

Agency:          GADAL Model Management Inc.

Photographer: Rad Benn

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!!

GADAL Model Management Inc. takes this opportunity to wish ALEX BLAIR a terrific birthday!!!

We know he is having a BLAST!!! ...we just hope ,the hangover isn't too bad...

Model:              Alex Blair  
Agency:            GADAL Model Management Inc.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIN!!!

GADAL Model Management Inc. takes this opportunity to wish the gorgeous Barbadian bombshell beauty that is  ERIN 'Afana' GRIFFITH a wonderful birthday!!!

A wonderful Birthday for an equally wonderful person!!! Have a BLAST Erin!!!

Model:              Erin Griffith  
Agency:            GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:   Matt Carr 
Designer:          Katrina Brathwaite of The TRI Collection

Christopher, Darian & Ramon shoot for G Caribbean Magazine.

As promised here are some of the highlights of our models in G Caribbean Magazine.  Our models; Christopher, Darian and Ramon look debonaire and bring a fresh 'island boy' presence and sophistication to issue one of the 2014 edition of the publication.

Under the theme "Tropical Trends" the spread highlighted Caribbean fashion; from suits to swimwear, in the typical explosion of colour we've come to associate the Caribbean with; but with each individual piece being far from 'typical'.

The Caribbean Man has always looked good; physique, presence and personality; and thanks to the guidance of an increasing number of fashion magazines aimed at and hilighting the talent of caribbean people; the clothes can finally keep up!

Featuring brands like Millhouse; Ecliff Elie and boutiques such as Praxis and shot right here in BARBADOS, Caribbean Fashion never looked so good! 

Be sure to get your copy (Issue One  2014) of G Caribbean available at news stands now!

Models:            Christopher, Darian and Ramon  
Agency:            GADAL Model Management Inc.
Client:              G Caribbean Magazine
Photographer:   Adrian Richards  

GADAL welcomes Ronald!

Ronald has a face with an almost perfect line of symmetry

...add to that dark chocolate skin; high cheek-bones; intense eyes and a gorgeous radiant white smile it is no wonder we at GADAL were happy to welcome Ronald.

We see a bright future ahead for Ronald; brace yourself and keep watching this space!


Model:             Ronald 
Agencies:         GADAL Model Management Inc.
                       
         

ALEX: Signed, Sealed, Delivered...I'm Yours

Here at GADAL Model Management we enjoy making model dreams come through; 

the latest model to wear the "I'm Signed!" Grin on his face is our very own Alex Blair.

Barely in his 20's himself, Alex (probably due to that amazing smile) was given the nod by the great team at: TWENTY MANAGEMENT.

Scouted by our friend Akin in London; who put him on to us here in Barbados, Alex is set to take Cape Town by storm! 

With a population of approximately 3.74 million, Cape Town is a cosmopolitan city spread below the impressive 3,000ft high Table Mountain and listed as number one in the New York Times list: '52 Places to Go in 2014'!

isiXhosa is one of eleven official languages of South Africa and "Hamba kahle" means "Go well!"

From all of here at GADAL Model Management; Congratulations Alex - Hamba kahle!


Model:             Alex 
Agencies:         GADAL Model Management Inc.
                       Twenty Management
           

JABARRY HITS THE ROOF! "BONNIE & CLYDE"

Don't be alarmed our 'new face' Jabarry didn't lose his temper or punch anyone out; 

on the contrary Jabarry and freelance model Erika were all smiles as they headed up to the gorgeous roof-deck (complete with pool) of the Ocean 2 Hotel.

The property which overlooks the Barbados south coast and a stretch of unbelievably blue sea was a fitting start for what the aspiring model described as his first "real photoshoot".

The smiles soon changed however; as the pair served-up Bonnie & Clyde faces under the direction of the artistic team. If we didn't know better; we'd think the real gangster couple had come for a vacation!

The 'fierce faces' didn't outshine the beauty of the clothing and accessories provided by Attitude Boutique and Republic 21 however; throw in the magic touch of Danielle Archer of Colour Coded Makeup and gangster never looked so good!  

With resident UK photographer Matthew John on the lens and a clear blue tropical sky; here is just a sneak peek of the images created, not a bad start for the 6' 3" aspiring model. 
Whats happening on your roof?


Models:             Jabarry 
                        and Erika (freelance) 
Agency:            GADAL Model Management Inc.
Clients:            Attitude Boutique and Republic 21
Photographer:   Matthew John   
MUA:                Colour Coded
Stylists:            Danielle Archer and R. Graham Edwards

DANIELLE Paints The Town REDD!

So much we could say; but its best to let the photos do the talking.

Suffice it to say, whenever Danielle does a photo-shoot for any client, she takes no prisoners and the streets run red!

Model:             Danielle 
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Client:             REDD Boutiue
Photographer:  Jaryd Niles-Morris   
MUA:                Colour Coded

REMI for EQUINOX!

Yes he's at it again...

This time, making 'Freezing Your Butt Off'; literally; look cool!

The Ad Campaign is cheeky, controversial and classy, all at the same time- 'R' for REMI, 'R' for RACY...feat your eyes here.

What will Equinox make YOU do?

Model:                   Remi 
Client:                   Equinox
Agency:                 Vision Los Angeles
Mother Agency:      GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:        Robert Wyatt
Stylist:                   Simon Robins
Advertising Agency: Wieden+Kennedy

THE TRI COLLECTION

The TRI COLLECTION is a clothing brand and the brain-child of Katrina Brathwaite a student of the London College of Fashion. The college's mission is, "fashion the future". and the 26 year old is certainly doing that.

The name "TRI" is three-fold in origin: 

1. (1) "TRI" is the shortened version of her name as first bestowed by her friend Damien Reveira at Harrison College- most people called her "Kat" for short and he wanted to stand-out from the rest of the pack so called her "Tri"; 
2. (2) "TRI" (pronounced "tree") is how the fashion designer sees herself; as a symbol of strength with roots that run deep- inspiring others while remaining grounded no matter what life throws her way. 
3. (3) "TRI" is how bajans (what Barbadians call themselves) pronounce the number three- three biblically is seen as the number of completion, perfection and balance.

Katrina describes herself as, "a proud bajan woman" and draws her inspiration from admiration of the female form; TRI COLLECTION is for confident women only and the designer wants every woman to celebrate her inner Goddess with every stride.

 

All images were shot on location in BARBADOS.

To place your order for pieces from THE TRI COLLECTION you can contact them at thetri.collection@gmail.com or (246) 235-2709

Models:            Erin and Ramon 
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:  Matt Carr    
MUA:               Helen Headley
Stylist:             R. Graham Edwards