Here is Erin in the latest music video by Barbadian rock band: Threads Of Scarlet: Slow Down...all three seconds of her!
The band has a huge following and is yet another example of the 'music force' of talented Barbadians making major waves in the international music arena. Gadal Baby!
The single is available for download on the band's website www.threadsofscarlet.com
Friday, 26 August 2011
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Who's That Chick?
Danielle is the definition of "sweet". Obviously the product of a 'good up-bringing', she is polite and precise in a way that can only be replicated by 'finishing school'. She attends what has historically been know as the top school in the island Harrison College; but there is no cockiness about this lass. Her humility is actually one of her most endearing features..her voice a few octaves above a whisper...
Put a pair of heels, a dress and make-up on however, and she suddenly transforms into a fashion-diva goddess and every inch of her 5' 9" frame commands your attention.
Her eyes exude a quiet but steely confidence like the 'eye of the storm'.
When Barbadian fashion-prodigy and Italian-trained fashion designer Antonio Cumberbatch; (who is a bombshell in his own right) chose Danielle to shoot for some of his latest pieces in what was her very first photoshoot; we at GADAL were delighted!
If these images are anything to judge by, we think you will be too!
Captured by the lens of Michael "Mikey" Rapley each piece is edgy, provocative and a perfect blend of both masculine and feminine elements; contrasting starkly against the beautiful and relaxed backdrop of the sand-dunes and sea-grape undergrowth on the coastline of St. Andrew in the paradise of Barbados.
Make-up was meticulously applied to the model by Colour Coded.
Add to this talent pool the extremely talented Cecil Evans of Caribbean Retouch; the master retoucher himself and you have a spread worthy of the best high-end glossy or flashy online-magazine fashion can throw your way. You know you have model-potential when you can get any one of these people out of their bed; furthermore the entire team!
So who's that chick?
Danielle baby! And she's here to stay!
Model: Danielle Forde
Agency: GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photography: Michael Rapley
Hair: Natalie Barrow
MUA: Colour Coded
Retouch: Cecil Evans of Caribbean Retouch
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
The Bjorne Identity! Feel your pulse, are YOU ready?
Innocent, simple and unassuming...words that can easily be used to describe the young boy in the image below; that is, unless you are an Agent. It takes a real eye to see the smoldering potential of such an "unassuming" face and a good photographer like Eustace Dyer to capture what an Agent sees in his head and unveil that to the world. Its the kind of capture that changes what everyone sees at first glance from this...
Model: Bjorne
Agency: GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photography: Eustace Dyer
Into this!
With an intense gaze and amazing symmetry and a gleam of genius in his eyes- Bjorne is the embodiment of what happens when a model comes under the gaze of GADAL. The 'new face' hails from the sister island of Trinidad and is just one of many of the next 'freshmen class' of GADAL Model Management Inc.
At just 16 years old we see a star in the making; if you think differently just look into those eyes- this ship is ready to sail! See more photos here.
Agency: GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photography: Eustace Dyer
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Remi for Levis Jeans
Jeans will always be in! No matter what the pundits say...from children to centenarians nothing escapes the jean. It's the brand however (with hundreds to choose from) that separates the fashion-wannabes from the fashionista; never one to miss a moment here is Gadal's very own Remi showing how it's done in the latest selection from Levis.
Visit their website and salivate at will!
Shot by NY photographer Peter Z. Jones.
Remi (below, right) giving them the 'Gadal pose'.
Model: Remi
Agencies: GADAL Model Management Inc. and VISION LA
Photography: Peter Z. Jones
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Mario: What's The Time Mr. Wolf?
There is a 'Story' here...stick around and we just might tell you...
Model: Mario
Agency: Gadal Model Management Inc.
Photography: Khalil Goodman
Model: Mario
Agency: Gadal Model Management Inc.
Photography: Khalil Goodman
Thursday, 30 June 2011
The Unleashing of CHRIST.OPHER!
Keep your eyes on this face...Remember Barbados is where you saw him first! This face has a fate with destiny...
Christopher keeps getting better and better.
At 6' 2" and just 20 years old, (today), Christopher has begun a rapid evolution from "cute boy-next-door" charm to smouldering "it boy" and "one to watch"; and watch you should, you're about to start seeing this face everywhere...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTOPHER, from all of us at GADAL Model Management Inc.
Wishing you much success and a future as bright as your smile!
Shot by the amazing Tarrice Love in New York this is nothing short of magic.
Model: Christopher
Agency: GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer: Tarrice Love
Christopher keeps getting better and better.
At 6' 2" and just 20 years old, (today), Christopher has begun a rapid evolution from "cute boy-next-door" charm to smouldering "it boy" and "one to watch"; and watch you should, you're about to start seeing this face everywhere...
Shot by the amazing Tarrice Love in New York this is nothing short of magic.
Model: Christopher
Agency: GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer: Tarrice Love
Saturday, 25 June 2011
"BLACK and PROUD!" takes WORK!
While watching X-Men First Class, I was intrigued by Mystique's coined phrase- "Mutant and Proud".
It reminded me of the popular and more poignant term "Black and Proud" made popular in the 1970's; but what does it mean to be "Black and Proud" in Fashion?
The topic of racism within the fashion industry at large and the model industry specifically, has been spoken, written and talked about for many years with little pockets of success that keep the hopes of black models alive - when they see what they feel are landmark points in the fashion trajectory.
Over the years many black models have and continue to make their mark in the fashion world. Two examples are used here since a list of all the many who contribute would be very lengthy.
Tyson on his reality series "Make Me A Supermodel" called Naomi his "sister" and indicated that Naomi often used her influence to get him jobs and vice versa.
The rise of the black model however looks like a fluctuating graph with its many falls right after each peak and while individual battles have been won the war is far from over!
An african proverb says, "It takes a village to raise a child"; fashion is no different- until the black Agents, Designers, Event Producers, Photographers, Stylist, Writers and the Models themselves start really, really rallying around each other the war will be lost and the battles become nothing but mere memories.
The work of major publication Italian Vogue certainly deserves thunderous applauds! But what of the rest of us? What can we do? Two words, "excellence" and "loyalty" to each other as a people in the industry.
As an agent I feel frustrated when it's the black models that aren't prepared, the black models who take months to get into the gym, the black models who aren't strict about diet, aren't dedicated and never take responsibility for their actions, full of excuses and then...shocked when success doesn't come their way.
Or when they are finally prepared; try to use everyone (mostly their black counterparts) to get where they are going with no thought of loyalty or respect - but jump through hoops to follow the advice, request of the caucasians in the industry instead.
Success always takes a team to accomplish and as with all things worth achieving sacrifices have to be made, so make the people on your team feel valued by being your best and treating them the same.
Only when we see the value in ourselves to demand nothing less than excellence from "the man in the mirror" and the value in our brothers an sisters to be loyal to them and rally to their (which is really our) cause only then will the small pockets of success become a wave of victory!
In a video that was nothing short of touching- Tarrice Love talks about why he shoots black and the self-sacrifice that often no one knows about; for ANY player in the industry who pushes for our own.
For many of us the business end, 'bottom line' and financial gain are sacrificed on the altar of love- because for every "bad career" move we make in the advancement of our own people, it is indeed a labour of love!
So, to my brothers and sisters who want to be a successful Agent, Blogger, Designer, Event Producer, Model, Photographer, Stylist or Writer...
Hard work and unity throughout history have transported us from slaves to the Senate from prisoners to Presidents; and fashion will be no different!
It reminded me of the popular and more poignant term "Black and Proud" made popular in the 1970's; but what does it mean to be "Black and Proud" in Fashion?
The topic of racism within the fashion industry at large and the model industry specifically, has been spoken, written and talked about for many years with little pockets of success that keep the hopes of black models alive - when they see what they feel are landmark points in the fashion trajectory.
Over the years many black models have and continue to make their mark in the fashion world. Two examples are used here since a list of all the many who contribute would be very lengthy.
Naomi Campbell was scouted at the young age of 15 and her career quickly took-off with her landing the cover of British Elle just before her 16th birthday. She went on to become one of three of the the most recognisable and in-demand models in the 1980's called "The Trinity" (Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista being the other two).
However that did not stop her from being faced with racism- she is said to have quoted Turlington and Evangelista as saying to Dolce & Gabbana, "If you don't use Naomi, you don't get us." Naomi is one of a select few to have been given the title of 'Super Model' and one of the few celebrities instantly recognisable by first name only.
Tyson Beckford's rise in the model world and being named VH1's "Model of the Year" and one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World placed him firmly in the list of fashion icons and brought a whole new meaning to the term 'Male Supermodel'.
The rise of the black model however looks like a fluctuating graph with its many falls right after each peak and while individual battles have been won the war is far from over!
An african proverb says, "It takes a village to raise a child"; fashion is no different- until the black Agents, Designers, Event Producers, Photographers, Stylist, Writers and the Models themselves start really, really rallying around each other the war will be lost and the battles become nothing but mere memories.
The work of major publication Italian Vogue certainly deserves thunderous applauds! But what of the rest of us? What can we do? Two words, "excellence" and "loyalty" to each other as a people in the industry.
As an agent I feel frustrated when it's the black models that aren't prepared, the black models who take months to get into the gym, the black models who aren't strict about diet, aren't dedicated and never take responsibility for their actions, full of excuses and then...shocked when success doesn't come their way.
Or when they are finally prepared; try to use everyone (mostly their black counterparts) to get where they are going with no thought of loyalty or respect - but jump through hoops to follow the advice, request of the caucasians in the industry instead.
Success always takes a team to accomplish and as with all things worth achieving sacrifices have to be made, so make the people on your team feel valued by being your best and treating them the same.
Only when we see the value in ourselves to demand nothing less than excellence from "the man in the mirror" and the value in our brothers an sisters to be loyal to them and rally to their (which is really our) cause only then will the small pockets of success become a wave of victory!
In a video that was nothing short of touching- Tarrice Love talks about why he shoots black and the self-sacrifice that often no one knows about; for ANY player in the industry who pushes for our own.
For many of us the business end, 'bottom line' and financial gain are sacrificed on the altar of love- because for every "bad career" move we make in the advancement of our own people, it is indeed a labour of love!
So, to my brothers and sisters who want to be a successful Agent, Blogger, Designer, Event Producer, Model, Photographer, Stylist or Writer...
Hard work and unity throughout history have transported us from slaves to the Senate from prisoners to Presidents; and fashion will be no different!
Monday, 20 June 2011
Good Morning: Coffee Anyone?
Nothing like a fresh hot cup of coffee in the morning to wake you up...of course we are referring to Gadal's Christopher who shot yet again with the talented NY photographer Tarrice Love.
You're welcome ladies!
Model: Christopher
Agency: Gadal Model Management Inc.
Photography: Tarrice Love
Styling: Tarrice Love
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Happy Father's Day!
We want to take this opportunity to salute ALL the Dad's on yet another Father's Day and in particular the 'Model Dads' of GADAL Model Management Inc. Ramon 'Doddy' Dodson, Mario Small and Johan Rogers.
Just about any 17 year-old can be a father but it takes commitment, dedication, sacrifice and love to be a 'Daddy'. As black men we are particularly pleased that these three are setting the bar high.
We are proud of the great job each of these young fathers are doing with their children. Anyone who knows them can confirm that they are truly Model Fathers!
Photography: Tristan Alexander and Joel Brooks (respectively).
Styling: Tristan Alexander, Graham Edwards and Rhaj Paul (respectively)
Friday, 10 June 2011
Bjorne: Roman God!
In a shoot entitled "Roman God!" photographer Eustace Dyer captures the essence and intensity that is Bjorne.
Can't escape those eyes; that gaze; can't stop staring? Neither can we; come a little closer (below) soon the world will be looking...
Agency: GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photography: Eustace Dyer
Retouching: Feathered Pixels
MUA: Shaheed Ale
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