Nigel Barker

On Saturday, Sept 6., the tents in Bryant Park turned into a sea of khaki trench coats as the crowds escaped Hurricane Hanna for Alexandre Herchcovitch's 7pm show. Guests seemed far less concerned with how they looked in the front row than with staying dry. The Daily Transom counted several pairs of rubber galoshes and L.L. Bean duck boots in the front row

Even Kelly Cutrone, the publicist handling the show, was running around in patent leather, pointy-toed, ankle high boots that looked like they would keep her feet dry even if she decided to go running through the puddles outside.  read more »

Our favorite America's Next Top Model judge—at least since Janice Dickinson left the show—"noted fashion photographer" Nigel Barker gave a lengthy interview to Gothamist in which he discussed his work with the Humane Society's Protect Seals program and his recent trip to Canada where he photographed the creatures for an exhibit at 401 Projects.

Did you know that the former model grew up on a farm with pigs and cows and chickens? Neither did we! Read on for more as the chiseled-faced photographer talks about why the baby seal hunt was too intense for fellow brit Paul McCartney, his Meatpacking District studio, and his membership at Soho House.  read more »

Putting well-known names on invitations and tip sheets is a standard way of publicizing a charity event in New York. The promise of clinking glasses with an actor or a socialite brings out a larger crowd to bid on whatever is being auctioned off, and ultimately brings in more money for the cause. Everybody wins.

But then there is the shameful practice of advertising glittering guests who have not in fact confirmed that they’re attending.  read more »