TAKING YOU TO AMFAR...

"BACKSTAGE SHENANIGANS" -TYSON BECKFORD, JULLIEN HERRERA, CHRIS MOORE & BRODERICK HUNTER

On June 10, 2014, AMFAR (a foundation dedicated to ending the Global AIDS epidemic) put on a fundraising event "Inspiration Gala" in New York at the Plaza Hotel. Josh Duhamel hosted, (his wife, singer Fergie, also attended) and Sarah Jessica Parker was a Presenter. This is always a star studded event and raises tons of money. The 80's band, New Order (from my high school days...aka "Old School") entertained the crowd.  The event also had a fashion show. My son, Jullien Herrera, (Re:Quest Model Management) walked for designer Thom Browne. Since most of us (me included) aren't able to attend these swanky gala's...I thought I'd share some pics from the night with you.

FERGIE IN CALVIN KLEIN 

SARAH JESSICA PARKER IN SCHIAPARELLI

JULLIEN HERRERA IN THOM BROWNE-LAST MINUTE ALTERATIONS

TYSON BECKFORD & JULLIEN HERRERA BACKSTAGE

JULLIEN HERRERA (RE:QUEST MODEL MANAGEMENT) FOR THOM BROWNE

VIEW FROM BACKSTAGE

BAND: NEW ORDER

AMFAR PHOTO BOOTH

MODEL BOYS-TYSON BECKFORD, JULLIEN HERRERA, CHRIS MOORE & BRODERICK HUNTER

To see more fashion from the event click here: MODELS.COM

New York Fashion Week-FW 2014-Jullien Herrera

This seasons New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 is coming to an end, so I thought I'd post a few pictures of some show's Jullien was in.  He's still working and that's always a good thing since model life can be hit or miss, running from casting to casting and waiting to receive the word that you've booked a job. It can be emotionally trying especially for men who don't make the kind of money that women in this industry do.

A male model life can have you in a constant state of waiting. It definitely helps to have thick skin. Rejection is part of the game. The same holds true for acting. I don't know if I could personally handle it, but my boy has amazing self esteem and knows that it's all about a certain look a designer, photographer or company is going for at the moment. Heading into this industry at the age of 17 definitely helped to shape and mold him...5 years later...he's still going strong.

Take a trip to a few New York Fashion Week F/W 2014....

EN/NOIRE

ODD F/W 2014 Show

ODD F/W 2014 Show-Now here's an outfit every man should have in their closet! LOL!

BRIAN LICHTENBERG SHOW

Paris & Nicky Hilton taking in the Brian Lichtenberg show (Jullien on stage left)

Brian Lichtenberg F/W 2014 Show

WATCH THE BRIAN LICHTENBERG F/W 2014 VIDEO UP CLOSE-CLICK HERE

Models w/Designer Brian Licthenberg after the show!

Ricardo Seco F/W 2014

 

All Pictures Via Internet

Jullien Herrera-CHAOS Magazine Video

When I sent my son off to New York the day after he graduated high school at 17, I thought it'd be a fun and exciting life experience. He's traveled the world, Paris, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and London, to name a few. He's been in major Fashion Shows, shot with the world's top photographers, appeared in hundreds of magazines and also several videos. It's been a whirlwind with ups and downs that go along with any career. But I'm so glad he's been able to see and do so many things that I never have.

The one thing I didn't expect when I put him on that plane was that he'd LIVE there for years (4+ years and counting.) I guess I assumed it'd be for a couple of years, then he'd come back home and head into another career. But he's made a life for himself over there. He's now studying to get his real estate license and eventually go into commercial real estate along with his modeling (men are able to continue finding modeling work well into their 30's, unlike most women.)

Here's some new magazine pics:

Jullien is wearing the had and sunglasses (far left)

Here's his latest video preview for an upcoming CHAOS MAGAZINE issue:

So it looks like my son will be staying. It's hard to be so far away (Southern California) and only see him once or twice a year. But I know as parents our greatest hope is to see our kids succeed and more importantly to be happy in their profession. I'm proud of him, but as a mother, my heart misses him so much.

Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week-Jullien Herrera Red Models

Red Model-Jullien Herrera for Codes Combine Innerwear Ad

With Mercedes Benz New York Fashion week looming just around the corner (September 8th, 2011) it's time for all the Agency's to post their line-up/boys to book. Top men's agency, Red Model Management has taken a fresh new approach to this age old process of posting pictures. They've added some style, charisma and live personality to showcase their boys.

So here's a little preview...and look for my son, Jullien Herrera (3rd dancer in the beginning) always the ham (mr. personality,) but I have to admit, my boy can DANCE!

New York Fashion Week-Male Modeling

New York Fashion Week Show Card & 'THE FASHIONISTO' Write Up~CLICK HERE

I wanted to update everyone on Jullien & his life as a model in NYC.

He's been doing tons of castings & shows (5 already & 2 more confirmed).

Today he had the Thom Browne show, and was supposed to be there at 11:00 am to practice before the show, which started at 3:00 pm. He also had a casting for the Tommy Hilfiger show at 12:30, but had to go early and was only able to see the assistant.

He did the Hisham Oumlil show a few days ago & he has the Pete Wentz-Angels & Kings show tomorrow. He also booked the Justin Timberlake show (he has a new fashion line-William Rast) .

Here are the pictures of the Manuel de la Cruz Show:

Casting Photos

Waiting to get primped



It's a process!

Manuel de la Cruz Show FW2010

Busy Boy!

First Show Pictures-COPPERWHEAT S/S 2010

Here's a picture of Jullien's first show for the trendy British designers Ben Copperwheat (a graduate of London's Royal College of Art) and his cousin Lee. WWD.COM

Photo By: George Chinsee
Copperwheat RTW Spring 2010

This reminds me of retro 80's...gotta love the old school feel!

I will post his two Saturday Night Runway Show pics as soon as they are put up on the Web.

Is It Zoolander?

Jullien had a casting today with the famous men's fashion magazine, Arena Homme +. HE BOOKED IT! Now the bad part, he has a job on Monday that he booked last week so he can't do it! At least it's good for his ego to know that he could've booked a job for one of the top magazine's. I'm sure there will be other opportunity's.

On Monday he has a full day of shooting, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., who said modeling was easy? He's a football player and has played since he was five. He knows all about hard work, but when he calls me after a photo shoot, he says, "Man, that was so tiring, mom!" I laugh and say, "What, you're not turning into a prima donna on me are you?" LOL! He doesn't like when I joke with him like that, but I don't care, it's funny.

I guess all that posing, holding weird positions, bending, squatting and giving that Zoolander look would wear anyone out.



Someday he may be able to strike those AMAZING poses!LOL!

Here's Jullien's newest pics...I love the blue one.

Photos By: Kevin Polvent