George Barnett (Musician and Model)
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George Barnett is an English Musician
and Model
. Drummer the in band These New Puritans
.
at Dior Homme
in Paris
from 2006-2007, after a chance meeting with Hedi having only attended university for a few weeks. He went on to both walk and co-write the soundtrack for the A/W 2007 show, both the show and music received good reviews one stating "..band du jour, These New Puritans, provided a sound track that left one wanting more, their drummer George Barnett made for an appealing muse...".
When Hedi Slimane
left Dior Homme
George moved back to London and recorded These New Puritans
debut Album "Beat Pyramid
", released in 2008 with his twin brother Jack Barnett. It received positive reviews one by NME Magazine stating they demonstrated a “span of ideas and singularity of vision that simply shouldn't happen to 20 year olds. They've created their own imperfect world.”
Whilst touring "Beat Pyramid
" he signed a modelling contract with the Models 1 Agency
in 2008 where he quickly shot a string of fashion campaigns notably for Lanvin
, Levi's, Alfred Dunhill, Aquascutum and COS. But became a successful Catwalk model walking for Dior Homme
, Prada
, Yves Saint Laurent
, Gucci
, Burberry
, Versace
and Dries van Noten
...amongst many other brands.
In his modelling career he has worked with many fashion photographers including Willy Vandereperre, Hedi Slimane
, David Sims, Nick Knight and Alasdair McLellan. And has appeared in many fashion magazines including British Vogue, i-D Magazine, LOVE Magazine, Arena Homme+, AnotherMan and Dazed and Confused Magazine.
In 2010 George Barnett second album Hidden
with band These New Puritans
won NME Magazines 'Album of the Year 2010'. In late 2010 a series of full live performances of Hidden, entitled 'Hidden Live', took place at venues such as the Barbican Centre
(featuring the Britten Sinfonia) and the Pompidou Centre.
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and Model
Model
- Physical :* Physical model, a physical representation of an object* Scale model, a replica or prototype of an object* 3D modelling, a 3D polygonal representation of an object, usually displayed with a computer* Model aircraft* Car model...
. Drummer the in band These New Puritans
These New Puritans
These New Puritans are a British Art Rock band from the Southend-on-Sea area. The group consists of Jack Barnett , his twin brother George Barnett , Thomas Hein , and Sophie Sleigh-Johnson...
.
Professional life
At 18 he notably worked for designer and photographer Hedi SlimaneHedi Slimane
Hedi Slimane is a French fashion designer of Tunisian, Italian-Brazilian origins. He studied political sciences , and Art History at the École du Louvre, and was also educated as a tailor...
at Dior Homme
Dior Homme
Dior Homme is the menswear division of Christian Dior SA, the French clothing retailer. Dior Homme is currently under the creative direction of Kris Van Assche since spring/summer 2008...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
from 2006-2007, after a chance meeting with Hedi having only attended university for a few weeks. He went on to both walk and co-write the soundtrack for the A/W 2007 show, both the show and music received good reviews one stating "..band du jour, These New Puritans, provided a sound track that left one wanting more, their drummer George Barnett made for an appealing muse...".
When Hedi Slimane
Hedi Slimane
Hedi Slimane is a French fashion designer of Tunisian, Italian-Brazilian origins. He studied political sciences , and Art History at the École du Louvre, and was also educated as a tailor...
left Dior Homme
Dior Homme
Dior Homme is the menswear division of Christian Dior SA, the French clothing retailer. Dior Homme is currently under the creative direction of Kris Van Assche since spring/summer 2008...
George moved back to London and recorded These New Puritans
These New Puritans
These New Puritans are a British Art Rock band from the Southend-on-Sea area. The group consists of Jack Barnett , his twin brother George Barnett , Thomas Hein , and Sophie Sleigh-Johnson...
debut Album "Beat Pyramid
Beat Pyramid
- Personnel :Band* Jack Barnett – vocals, guitar, laptop* Thomas Hein – bass guitar, sampler, MIDI* Sophie Sleigh-Johnson – keyboards* George Barnett – drums, loops, contact micsAdditional musicians...
", released in 2008 with his twin brother Jack Barnett. It received positive reviews one by NME Magazine stating they demonstrated a “span of ideas and singularity of vision that simply shouldn't happen to 20 year olds. They've created their own imperfect world.”
Whilst touring "Beat Pyramid
Beat Pyramid
- Personnel :Band* Jack Barnett – vocals, guitar, laptop* Thomas Hein – bass guitar, sampler, MIDI* Sophie Sleigh-Johnson – keyboards* George Barnett – drums, loops, contact micsAdditional musicians...
" he signed a modelling contract with the Models 1 Agency
Models 1 Agency
Models 1 is a modeling agency that was founded in 1968 with just three models on its books. Now in its fortieth year, the company has grown to become the largest and most successful agency in Europe and one of the top and most respected agencies in the world...
in 2008 where he quickly shot a string of fashion campaigns notably for Lanvin
Lanvin
Lanvin may refer to:* Gérard Lanvin , French actor* Jeanne Lanvin , French fashion designer* Lanvin , French fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin...
, Levi's, Alfred Dunhill, Aquascutum and COS. But became a successful Catwalk model walking for Dior Homme
Dior Homme
Dior Homme is the menswear division of Christian Dior SA, the French clothing retailer. Dior Homme is currently under the creative direction of Kris Van Assche since spring/summer 2008...
, Prada
Prada
Prada S.p.A. is an Italian fashion label specializing in luxury goods for men and women , founded by Mario Prada.-Foundations:...
, Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent may refer to:* Yves Saint Laurent , French fashion designer* Yves Saint Laurent , a luxury fashion house founded by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé...
, Gucci
Gucci
The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci , is an Italian fashion and leather goods label, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by French company PPR...
, Burberry
Burberry
Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house, manufacturing clothing, fragrance, and fashion accessories. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks. Burberry is most famous for its iconic trench coat, which was invented by founder Thomas Burberry...
, Versace
Versace
Gianni Versace S.p.A. , usually referred to as Versace, is an Italian fashion label founded by Gianni Versace in 1978.The first Versace boutique was opened in Milan's Via della Spiga in 1978, and its popularity was immediate. Today, Versace is one of the world's leading international fashion houses...
and Dries van Noten
Dries van Noten
Dries Van Noten is a Belgian fashion designer and an eponymous fashion brand. In 2005, the New York Times described him "one of fashion's most cerebral designers"...
...amongst many other brands.
In his modelling career he has worked with many fashion photographers including Willy Vandereperre, Hedi Slimane
Hedi Slimane
Hedi Slimane is a French fashion designer of Tunisian, Italian-Brazilian origins. He studied political sciences , and Art History at the École du Louvre, and was also educated as a tailor...
, David Sims, Nick Knight and Alasdair McLellan. And has appeared in many fashion magazines including British Vogue, i-D Magazine, LOVE Magazine, Arena Homme+, AnotherMan and Dazed and Confused Magazine.
In 2010 George Barnett second album Hidden
Hidden (album)
Hidden is the second studio album by British art rock band These New Puritans. Featuring a wider sonic palette than previous work and sections played by a Czech orchestra, it was produced by frontman Jack Barnett and former Bark Psychosis leader Graham Sutton during 2009...
with band These New Puritans
These New Puritans
These New Puritans are a British Art Rock band from the Southend-on-Sea area. The group consists of Jack Barnett , his twin brother George Barnett , Thomas Hein , and Sophie Sleigh-Johnson...
won NME Magazines 'Album of the Year 2010'. In late 2010 a series of full live performances of Hidden, entitled 'Hidden Live', took place at venues such as the Barbican Centre
Barbican Centre
The Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe. Located in the City of London, England, the Centre hosts classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions. It also houses a library, three restaurants, and a conservatory...
(featuring the Britten Sinfonia) and the Pompidou Centre.