Macy’s celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2015 with Nigel Barker

Macy’s welcomes renowned fashion photographer and television personality Nigel Barker, at six stores nationwide for discussions on fashion, photography and his
NY Times Best-Selling Book, Models of Influence 

New York, NY – April 27, 2015– This May, photography and fashion are in focus as Macy’s celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Nigel Barker. Barker will visit six Macy’s stores across the country to discuss fashion, photography and his heritage. Of Sri Lankan descent, Barker has been internationally celebrated for his photography and creative presence in all areas of the fashion, beauty and entertainment industries. 

"Macy's is thrilled to partner with Nigel Barker to celebrate Asian Pacific American art, culture and heritage in stores nationwide. Barker represents the strongest voice and point of view in photography and fashion over the past 20 years and we are excited to share his stories and expertise with Macy's customers," said Dineen Garcia, Macy’s vice president of diversity strategies. 

Barker recently released his second title, “Models of Influence: 50 Women Who Reset the Course of Fashion,” profiling 50 women who have influenced the modeling and fashion industries and challenged our perception of beauty. 

After 17 seasons as a judge on the hit show, “America’s Next Top Model,” Barker is now the co-host on the Oxygen Network’s “The Face,” alongside Naomi Campbell. He published his first book in 2010, “Nigel Barker’s Beauty Equation.” As a filmmaker, Barker was awarded the Film Heals Award from the Manhattan Film Festival for his fourth documentary “Dreams Are Not Forgotten.” 

“I am delighted to be collaborating with Macy’s to discuss my favorite subjects in the world, fashion, photography and Sri Lanka. Growing up with my Sri Lankan mother working as a model through the 

1960s and 70s had a profound effect on my view of beauty and the modeling business at-large, I look forward to sharing my stories,” said Barker. 

Following the discussion, Macy’s will host a customer reception where Barker will sign his most recent book “Models of Influence: 50 Women Who Reset the Course of Fashion.” 

Below are the stores and select information for Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month events: 

Macy’s on State Street – Chicago – Wednesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Macy’s Herald Square – New York City – Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m.

Macy’s Metro Center – Washington, D.C. – Friday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Macy’s First Colony – Sugarland, TX – Saturday, May 23 at 2 p.m.

Macy’s Union Square – San Francisco – Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m.

Macy’s Beverly Center – Los Angeles – Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. 

For a macys.com/celebrate. complete listing of Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month events, please visit