This week’s Fab Man of the Week is model/photographer, Bryan Taylor. He is educated, talented, and a romantic. Bryan has worked along side our past fab men Miguel Perdomo and Emmi Grullon. Ian Jarrell got to know Bryan a little more during this in depth interview. Check out it out after the jump..
Age: 23
August 9th (LEO)
From: Baltimore, MD
Occupation: Model/Photographer
Race: Black, Italian, Indian
Ian Jarrell: So Bryan where did you go to school? You seem like the educated type.
Bryan Taylor: I went to Morgan State. I graduated with a BA in Science, class of 07
Ian Jarrell: So why did you decide to get into modeling? You went to school to become a model? (laughs)
Bryan Taylor: Well my cousin is a retired model, who made millions as a model. I was really attracted to his life style and success, so that made me want to get into it.
Ian Jarrell: So tell us what have you done in the past?
Bryan Taylor: Well I have done a lot of things. I was in: Spiderman 3, Step Up, Nokia commercial, DNA modeling agency, that’s just a few of them.
Ian Jarrell: Now what do you like about NYC?
Bryan Taylor: NYC is very liberal!!! I love that about this city. Everybody is just so free spirited. I consider myself a free spirit so that I was I love most about NYC. I came to New York with a plan for my career. Most models just come here without a plan. My path was more thought-out. I was in the corporate world before modeling, so I big on thinking things through.
Ian Jarrell: So what was you big gig to date?
Bryan Taylor: I am going with my first time in a Fashion week, was in fashion week. I was in a Rick Rocket show.
Ian Jarrell: Where do you stay in NYC?
Bryan Taylor: I stay in Harlem by myself. I love it, it’s expensive, but I love it in Harlem.
Ian Jarrell: Who are some of the models you admire in the industry?
Bryan Taylor: Miguel Perdomo, Chad White, Christian Monzon, Will Lemay. But most of all I admire Tyson Beckford. He set the bar for us male models. He made having tattoos cool. I try to follow his career the most.
Ian Jarrell: So what is one of your big goals?
Bryan Taylor: I would like to be first light skin big model. It’s usually the dark skin or brown skins guys who really get far. I hope Barack Obama can change the image
There is still a lot of racism in the industry. I think NYC follows after Europe too much, when it comes to trends and images. Don’t get me wrong I love NYC, it’s a wonderful city, but they aren’t being original.
Ian Jarrell: Tell us something a lot of people don’t know about you?
Bryan Taylor: I was actually the fiirst Bleu Berry for Bleu Magazine. A lot of people don’t really know that. I am also a photographer for the magazine. I have a lot of
respect Devon of Bleu, he is such a visionary.
Ian Jarrell: This is a section I always like doing. I want to know some of your favorite things. These questions are more geared towards our female fans..
Favorite Body Part: I am going to go with my face just to be safe, but I would have to say below the belt is my favorite part.
Favorite things about the opposite sex: I have to say Class, Beauty, Brains, Confidence are the things that attract me to women.
Favorite Restaurant in NYC: Block Heads in Hell’s Kitchen
Favorite TV Show: Nip Tuck
Favorite NYC Area: East Village & West Village, because of the nightlife and diversity.
Favorite Clothing Line: Club Monaco & Dolce & Gabana
Favorite Vacation Spot: Brazil…especially the nude beaches. I am a big fan of nude beaches. I consider myself a nudist…Mostly all Leo’s are nudist. I am extremely comfortable with my body. I think most of my friends have seen me naked.
Ian Jarrell: Now this is a section ATF likes to do with our fab men. You have to tell us everything about yourself that women would love to hear.
Bryan Taylor: Okay let’s do it.I am very spiritual. I am in love with God. I don’t follow everything in the bible. I am still human, I drinks, smokes, and party. But at the end of the day I am still spiritual.I am very smart and educated. I have a goal driven life. I’m extremely focused, perfectionist, I can be a little anal about things. I believe in monogamy. I believe in marriage. I want to get married at 33, when I am mentally and financially stable, before I commit to someone. I want 2 kids, but a boy first.
Ian Jarrell: Thank you so much for speaking with All That’s Fab..
Bryan Taylor: No thank you man. I had an awesome time.
He is O SO SEXY.
Congratulations Bryan! This is a a big achievement, continue to keep striving and beating down the industry. Represent for the Home Team! See you back in BMORE!!!!
Bryan is the man!
Damn he’s fine!!! I’ve seen the Bleuberry image before. I see why he said “below the belt”. Umm.
What is he doing next?
It takes more then a dream, it takes drive and determination. You have all of that and more. I knew that if anyone could make it happen, you could.
I am so proud of you. Look out NY here’s Bryan.
Wow, Bryan… I always knew you would make it. Remember what my conversation with you in August.
God is blessing you.
I love you.
You go. Continue to aim high and higher. No stopping ya now.
congratulations Bryan. You are really moving forward. Continue to stay focused and remember the (2nd) Johnson family is behind you 100%.
Hey baby U GET A BIG CONGRATS!!!! CONTINUE TO LET GOD DIRECT YOUR PATH FOR SUCESS & BE HUMBLE & BE ALERT…I AM SOOOO PROUD OF YOU…MEMORIES WHAT CAN I SAY I REMEMBER YOU TALKING ABOUT YOUR DESTINY AND I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU HEADED AND LIVING YOU DREAM. KEEP YOU HEAD UP …I’M HERE ALWAYS~ LOVE YOU!!! DEE FAM FROM MARYLAND
Yesssssss! He is definately all thats fab! Sexy, determined, driven, hard working, innovative, and today! As one of my best friends I know all of this about him is so true and yes all of his friends have seen him naked and ladies, it is definately a nice nakedness to see!
Yes, Bryan is the bomb and my favorite thing about him is his hilarious sense of humor! He makes me laugh all the time! As a new BFF, I am eagerly awaiting the “all my friends have seen me naked phase” of our relationship! LOL
He looks like the up and coming type… Education is always an attractive bonus to a nice body. I wish him luck, and hope to see more of him!
Bryan Iam oh so very proud of you. All the work and determination is paying off in so many ways. People are interviewing you. LOL. Wow. You are all over the place now. Don’t ever lose that free spirit of yours. It’s what we love most about you. And DAMN you look good!!!!!
I love you B!!!!
Damn, he looks so good. I keep seeing him everywhere. I saw him at the Paper Magazine party last month. He was approachable and friendly. It’s always nice to see young black males accomplishing their dreams. I am glad he is breaking down the barriers in the fashion world with his personality, looks, and intelligence. Go Ahead Bryan! I can’t wait to see him on billboard ads & magazines. Hopefully, I will see him again.
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Hey Buddy Glad to see you doing your thing, keep it up you already you got my support!!!
(((((Emmi Grullon))))