Jed Root

Tracy Christian and Jed Root announce the launch of TCA Jed Root!

 

Tracy Christian and Jed Root announce the launch of

TCA Jed Root

 

Jed Root and Tracy Christian are thrilled to announce the launch of TCA Jed Root. Part of the Jed Root family of companies, TCA Jed Root is a full service talent agency; working in conjunction with Jed’s other ventures.

Based on the belief that the worlds of fashion, luxury, entertainment, and celebrity are inter-dependent, the Jed Root umbrella encompasses all aspects of these industries. By coming together to create TCA Jed Root, Tracy and Jed are able to offer their clients unprecedented access through their multi-tier approach to this business.

On the decision to launch TCA Jed Root, Jed says, “my aim has always been to build different companies within the Jed Root family to maximize synergy between each venture. Partnering with Tracy presented the perfect opportunity to found TCA Jed Root in order to offer individuals and brands a broader range of opportunities, and obtain wider exposure”.

Tracy Christian says “Humbly, I have worked with some of the best actors of a generation, Jamie Hector, Michael Kenneth Williams…being a member of the Jed Root family of companies will afford the TCA Jed Root client list a broad range of opportunities that exceeds the reach of boutique agencies”.

Jed Root is a philanthropist and the founder of Jed Root, Inc. The company was founded in 1989 and is one of the leading artist management agencies in the world, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris and Tokyo.. Jed Root, Inc. has brought great success and international esteem to hundreds of artists over the past two decades. In addition to other philanthropic concerns Jed sits on the Board of Trustees of the Public Theater. 

TCA Jed Root opened their LA office on January 1st, 2012 with founding clients Mona Scott Young (executive producer of Love and Hip Hop, VH1’s #1 show), Jamie Hector, Courtney Parker (Law and Order), and Busta Rhymes. Other notable clients include” Tami Roman (Basketball Wives), Evelyn Lozada (Basketball Wives), Kandi Burruss (Housewives of Atlanta, Kandi Koated Nights, and Bravo’s newest pilot, The Kandi Shop) and celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson (What Not to Wear).

 

For further information please contact –

People’s Revolution LA Mike Vargas

mmike.vargas@peoplesrevolution.com

323 651 3500

 

People’s Revolution NY Amanda Harding

amanda.harding@peoplesrevolution.com

212 274 0400

 

GQ Japan Profile: Michael Thompson

The latest February issue of GQ Japan includes a two page profile on "top American fashion photographer" Michael Thompson, including highlights about his latest limited edition book, Red Nude, featuring Olympic medalist Kosuke Kitajima. 

Michael Thompson x Kosuke Kitajima Red Nude Exhibit

High end design store Francfranc, located in Aoyama, Tokyo, recently held a exhibition for Michael Thompson's latest limited edition work, Red Nude, where images of olympic gold athlete Kosuke Kitajima were proudly on display. Journalist Tetta Matera covered the event, which you can read all about here. 

 

Interview: David Armstrong for A Shaded View of Fashion

David Armstrong speaks to Silvia Bombardini for Diane Pernet's A Shaded View of Fashion. David shares with us his thoughts on the impermanence of youth, the notion of death, and the young model he dedicated his latest book to, 615 Jefferson Avenue. Read the full interview here, and below, an excerpt: 

S.B.: The young men in your works share sometimes a look you wouldn't expect people to have when they are not alone. It's a cautious, moist look of introspection, as if they were discreetly drowning in themselves, the mild weight of longing shivering along their bodies, following the perfect lines drawn by collarbones and ribs, the perfect curve of the hips. How do you get models to expose themselves to you so defenselessly, without even asking for them to get naked? Is it their being young that allows you through the still blurred walls of their privacy?

D.A.: One thing I think no one realizes is how reverential I feel toward my models, I'm actually beholden to them. And if nothing else my desire is to put them in a place where they feel safe enough to allow something of themselves to be revealed, even just a little bit. For me asking them to get naked would be the last thing to inspire any kind of trust and so unimportant to what I'm trying to do. I'm awful at making nudes anyway. I don't think it's their youth per say. At any age you can sense whether someone is genuine or not. It's a funny tightrope you walk as a photographer. During a shoot I cringe to hear myself say "that is so beautiful", but if I do the thing is I actually mean it. One of the most remarkable shoots I've had in recent years was with a ninety-six personage who I greatly esteem. Over a period of roughly three hours, to see her suspicion melt and allow and allow me "in" however briefly is among the most memorable gifts I've ever received.

Illustrator Judit García-Talavera's "The Super Adventures of Sophie and the City"

A fairy tale come true for all fashion fans big and small!  Our very own Judit García-Talavera has illustrated a children’s book authored by Kelly Florio Kasouf (daughter of Condé Nast publisher Steve Florio) about the adventures she had as a child in the Conde Nast building. With a slew of cameo appearances by industry legends(André Leon Talley, anyone?), we are more than excited to announce that The Super Adventures of Sophie and the City is launching next week, exclusively at Barneys.

Pre-orders are available now and the fashion industry is abuzz with excitement. Already feautered by the likes of Glamour and WWD, here's a snippet from an interview with Kelly from NY Magazine's The Cut about her collaboration with Judit:

How did you coordinate with Barcelona-based Judit Garcia-Talavera on the book's watercolor illustrations?

I would send her 10-12 images per page for inspiration, with artist's notes that corresponded to each sentence. It was like almost creating mini mood-boards for each page. I would do that for her and she just got it and would run with it. I think we had two revisions, maybe. It was like, “Yeah, maybe make my Dad not look like Burt Reynolds so much.” It was a dream to work with her.

 

Check out the full interview and a slideshow of the book here!

David Armstrong at BOOKMARC Fashion's Night Out

David Armstrong will be hosting an event celebrating his new book "615 Jeffereson Avenue" at BOOKMARC for Fashion's Night Out (this Thursday)!

See the details below...

David Armstrong's Interview with Ryan McGinley

More coverage of David's new book "615 Jefferson Avenue".... take a look at his interview with Ryan McGinely for HintMag.com! 

A Conversation Between David Armstrong and Ryan McGinley

David Armstrong in The New York Times

Be sure to check out David Armstrong's interview with William Van Meter for The New York Times.  

They discuss his new book "615 Jefferson Avenue" and how he got to where he is today...

Enjoy!

A Portraitist’s Eye Gazes on Fashion

Jeremy Kost in LA Next Week!

Jeremy Kost will take LA by storm this TUESDAY for a signing of the exclusive, special edition of "It's Always Darkest Before Dawn" in collaboration with the Marc Jacobs bookstore, BOOKMARC!  Produced in an unsigned, unnumbered edition of 200, 1 of 5 exclusive images will be inserted into the book and wrapped in special packaging.

 

June 7, 2011 

6pm  - 8pm

Book signing at BOOKMARC - Los Angeles

8407 Melrose Place

Los Angeles, CA 90069

 

Followed by the opening reception for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" at The Standard 24:7 at The Standard, West Hollywood!

Opening the same night, he'll be installing a brand new, 10ft long Polaroid collage in the lobby along with projecting three video works in the lobby and in each guest room of both The Standard Downtown Los Angeles and The Standard West Hollywood!  Darryl Gibson, Ernie Omega, Lenora Claire, Love Bailey, and Luke Nero will also be hosting, along with performances by DiscoDolly, Edward Vigletti, GlitzGlam Thomas and more!!  No RSVP needed.

June 7, 2011

8pm - 10pm

Opening at The Standard -- West Hollywood

8300 Sunset Boulevard

West Hollywood, CA 90069

 

Michael Thompson: PORTRAITS

The French newsletter La Lettre de la Photographie, dedicated to the latest news, books and exhibitions on all things photography, wrote a wonderful piece on Michael Thompson's new book Michael Thompson: Portraits.

Published by Damiani, edited by Vince Aletti and spanning 20 years of arresting celebrity portraiture, the book is a cultural touchstone for the crossroads of celebrity and photography.